Which of the Following Is an Example of Greenwashing

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of greenwashing?

• A) A company markets a product made from recycled glass bottles.
• B) A company charges more for a hybrid car than for a similar gas model.
• C) A company donates money to a school reading project so it can advertise itself as environmentally friendly.
• D) The Smiths installed energy-saving lightbulbs in their rental apartment buildings.
• E) The corner Laundromat stocks only phosphate-free detergent in its vending machines.

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Definitions:

Materials Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of materials used in production and the standard cost of materials, based on budgeted prices.

Labor Efficiency Variance

The difference between the actual hours worked and the standard hours expected to produce a certain level of output, often used to measure workforce productivity.

Variable Overhead Efficiency Variance

A metric that measures the difference between the actual and budgeted variable overhead costs based on the efficiency of production.

Materials Quantity Variance

The difference between the actual and the standard amount of materials used in production, valued at the standard cost.