A lawsuit was eventually filed against the brand for profiting off of greenwashing and questioned the sustainability of its clothing. In 2021, fashion and accessory brand, H&M also found itself in hot water after being exposed for greenwashing its Conscious Collection. This was largely due to “expensive eco-friendly features that were only offered to buyers as “options” to a stripped-down -and much cheaper- non-greenhouse,” as reported by CBS. based homebuilding company stated this idea home was “the first net-zero-energy home in the KB lineup.” The brand advertised the “GreenHouse” as an “eco-home,” which was a concept home styled by Martha Stewart-but it cost 50 per cent more than other Martha Stewart-inspired homes built by KB Home at the time.
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In 2011, lifestyle businesswoman and TV personality, Martha Stewart, came under fire for lending her name to a KB Home “GreenHouse”, which had a hefty price tag of $380,000, making green living a premium expense.
These companies use trending buzzwords like “ recycled materials” and “green” to promote their products, and often don’t back up their claims with figures or facts that outline their contributions to the environment. However, this act of “saving the environment” is all part of an elaborate facade. This false narrative may entice individuals to support the brand if it’s believed that the organization is taking the necessary steps to reduce its environmental impact. It refers to when companies market or promote themselves as green-conscious or eco-friendly in order to make themselves seem more appealing to consumers. Greenwashing- also known as “green sheen,” is a term originally coined by environmentalist Jay Westerveld.
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