Podcasts about Greenwashing

Ce jeudi 26 juin, le "greenwashing" et la simplification en Europe ont été abordés par Emmanuel Combe, professeur à l'université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne et à la Skema Business School, Laurent Vronski, directeur général d'Ervor, et Olivier Babeau, président de l'Institut Sapiens, dans l'émission Les Experts, présentée par Nicolas Doze sur BFM Business. Retrouvez l'émission du lundi au vendredi et réécoutez la en podcast.

What's really in your skincare products? Can “natural” actually mean effective? And how do we navigate the beauty aisle with both curiosity and caution? In this episode of Brave & Curious, Dr. Lora Shahine sits down with Jenna Levine, founder of LINNÉ Botanicals, for a brave and eye-opening conversation about skincare that's safe, minimal, and deeply rooted in integrity. Jenna brings her passion for formulation, ingredient sourcing, botany, and herbal medicine to life through her brand LINNÉ Botanicals. Her story is personal—shaped by her path to motherhood and her commitment to creating products she trusts for herself and her family. She opens up about the mission behind LINNÉ, a brand built on clean ingredients, thoughtful sourcing, and a belief in the power of pure, unadulterated botanicals to truly nourish the skin. Together, Dr. Shahine and Jenna explore everything from greenwashing in the industry to the surprising sameness behind many "different" products on the shelf. In this episode, listeners will hear: [1:32] Meet Jenna Levine, founder of LINNÉ Botanicals [7:58] Innovative ingredients and their benefits [13:15] Challenges in the beauty industry [22:21] LINNÉ's philosophy  [28:50] Problems with ‘clean' in beauty [32:46] Decoding ingredient lists [35:09] Beauty myths––BUSTED [40:41] Ingredient transparency [43:20] LINNÉ's recommended products [47:42] Upcoming products [53:29] Connect with Jenna & LINNÉ Bontancials    Resources mentioned:  LINNÉbotanicals.com  Use Code DRSHAHINE15 for a 15% discount on all LINNÉ products  (use once per customer and on one time orders, not subscriptions) Connect on IG @linnebotanicals Episode 80: Finding Safer Products with Lanning Ardente: Let Sorette Do the Research for You  Dr. Shahine's Weekly Newsletter on Fertility News and Recommendations Follow @drlorashahine Instagram | YouTube | Tiktok | Her Books

Kleckert Ihnen auch immer die Milch beim Eingießen? Seit ein paar Jahren schon gibt's ja die gutgemeinte Unsitte, dass der Deckel der Milchpackung oder auch der Plastikflasche dranbleibt. Das sagt er uns auch: ‚Der Umwelt zuliebe. Ich bleibe dran‘ steht da. Natürlich kann man ihn aufschrauben, um Milch einzugießen, aber er bleibt fest an der Packung, was in meinem Fall immer zum Kleckern führt. Was will man damit verhindern? Dass ich den Deckel am Ende aus dem Fenster schmeiße? Milch genießt man doch hauptsächlich zuhause und die Packung kommt in den Verpackungsmüll, in die gelbe Tonne. Also würde dort doch auch der Deckel landen. Bei der Colaflasche unterwegs mag das anders sein. Vielleicht ist es eine weitere, kleine Form von Greenwashing, das Wort ‚Umwelt‘ kommt einfach gut an. Ähnlich ist es mit den Milchdeckeln, auch von Hafermilch, die uns erklären, sie seien aus nachwachsenden Rohstoffen, Bio-Plastik sozusagen. Ein Experte der Deutschen Umwelthilfe sagt dazu, dass dies unsinnig ist, unökologisch, ungesund und auch nicht kompostierbar, wie man denken würde. Was tun? Ich weiß, man sollte die Milch wohl lieber in der Flasche kaufen, aber wir wohnen im 4. Stock, ohne Fahrstuhl. Und warum gibt es eigentlich kein Pfand auf Weinflaschen? Fragen über Fragen, aber Hauptsache der kleine Deckel an der Milch bleibt dran. Der Umwelt zuliebe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Warren Ingram invites Chris Rule, Head of Products and Client Solutions at CoreShares 10X, to discuss the evolving themes in the asset management industry, particularly focusing on the concept of investment solutions. They explore the distinction between genuine investment solutions and marketing jargon, the importance of goal-oriented investing, and the differences between alpha and beta investments. TakeawaysInvestment themes evolve over time, some fade while others persist.Investment solutions should genuinely address specific financial goals.Greenwashing was a critique of marketing over substance in investments.Certainty in achieving financial goals is more important than chasing alpha.Not all funds marketed as solutions are truly designed to meet specific objectives.Understanding the difference between alpha and beta is crucial for investors.Investors should seek clarity in their financial objectives.The investment industry often uses jargon that can mislead investors.A focus on outcomes can lead to better investment decisions.Investors need to be aware of the risks associated with alpha chasing.Learn more about 10X Investments today: https://bit.ly/4hiEscGSend us a textReal Talk About MarketingAn Acxiom podcast where we discuss marketing made better, bringing you real...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyHave a question for Warren? Don't forget to voice note your questions through our WhatsApp chat on (+27)79 807 8162 and you could be featured in one of our episodes. Follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn and subscribe to our YouTube channel for more Financial Freedom content: @HonestMoneyPod

Nachhaltigkeit, Tierwohl, Faire Arbeitsbedingungen, all das ist für viele Menschen auch beim Einkaufen im Supermarkt ein wichtiges Thema. Aber wie die nachhaltigsten Produkte finden? Dabei sollen Label helfen. Die KÖNNEN etwas bringen - oder aber in die Irre führen. // Alle Quellen und weitere Spezials findest Du auch hier: https://www.quarks.de/daily-quarks-spezial/ Von Annika Franck.

Cliquez ici pour accéder gratuitement aux articles lus de Mediapart : https://m.audiomeans.fr/s/P-UmoTbNLs Une myriade de multinationales écocidaires sponsorisent et organisent de nombreux évènements dans l'espace ouvert au grand public de la conférence des Nations unies sur l'océan. Ce lieu de sensibilisation sur la protection des mers, situé au palais des expositions de la ville, a été financé à 90 % par des mécènes privés. Un article de Mickaël Correia, publié le 12 juin 2025, lu par Christine Pâris. Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Palestine Vivra - Épisode 1 - Écocide et GreenwashingDans ce premier épisode, des membres des Carnets Palestinien, page Instagram traduisant du contenu de l'arabe ou de l'anglais vers le français, ainsi que Philippe Pernot, journaliste basé au Liban et collaborant entre autre avec le média Reporterre, évoque la dimension écocidaire du génocide à gaza, ainsi que l'utilisation du créneaux écologique dans une opération de greenwashing à destination des puissances occidentales. N'hésitez pas à les suivre sur les réseaux pour les soutenir, et pourquoi pas leur filé un coup de main !Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

We talked with Helen Neal, Founder and CEO of HN Communications, a sustainability communications company that helps companies effectively navigate a complicated sustainability landscape. We discuss greenwashing, greenhushing and how companies can best tell their sustainability story.

BeyondGREEN Biotech: Revolutionizing Sustainable Products with Family Values Byndgrn.com About the Guest(s): Rudy Patel is the Chief Marketing Officer at Beyond Green Biotech Incorporated, a pioneering company in the sustainable alternatives to single-use plastics industry. Launched in 2016 alongside his father and brother, Rudy has played a pivotal role in transforming the company from a garage startup into a substantial US manufacturing operation. Beyond Green Biotech is notable for its commitment to environmental sustainability, focusing on innovations such as resin production, extrusion converting, and fulfillment. Rudy is dedicated to combating issues like greenwashing by offering transparency and eco-friendly products. Episode Summary: Dive into the world of sustainability with The Chris Voss Show, where host Chris Voss engages with Rudy Patel, the dynamic CMO of Beyond Green Biotech Incorporated. This episode unravels the journey and growth of a company dedicated to creating sustainable solutions to replace single-use plastics. Rudy shares their initial inspiration, driven by a family legacy aims to rectify environmental missteps with progressive, eco-friendly products. The conversation also presents insights into working in a family business and the importance of aligning company values with sustainable practices. In this enlightening episode, discover how Beyond Green Biotech is fighting the battle against greenwashing and leading a transparent revolution in compostable goods. Rudy elaborates on how the company emphasizes authenticity, with advice on verifying green certifications and avoiding misleading eco-friendly claims. With a global vision for expansion, the episode touches on the company's strategy for branding through product placement, green tech innovation, and continued partnerships with giants like Walmart. This conversation is not just about green products; it's about building community, enduring persistence, and fostering a company culture steered towards a better planet. Key Takeaways: Transparency in Sustainability: Beyond Green Biotech stresses the importance of verifying authentic green certifications to combat greenwashing. Business Growth and Challenges: Rudy shares insights on growing a business collaboratively with family, highlighting persistence and passion as key elements of success. Innovative Product Development: The company's range extends beyond pet products to include contributions to major retailers, showcasing their ability to scale and customize solutions. Vision for a Greener Future: Beyond Green is dedicated to not just sustainable products but also to devising the entire life cycle and disposal systems, advancing green tech and software initiatives. Community and Family in Business: The company thrives on strong team dynamics, treating team members like family to drive their mission forward. Notable Quotes: "Believe in your mission, believe in yourself. And if you break down, that's okay. Get back up the next day and keep going." "Greenwashing is essentially falsified plastic products that have chemicals added… they're not actually compostable." "Our job is to make the entire environment easier for our users." "The consumer should not have to think twice…we have great partnership with our suppliers." "We didn't build a team with Beyond Green. We built a family and this family is helping give back to the community."

En tiempos donde la sostenibilidad se ha convertido en tema de conversación global, los medios de comunicación tienen una enorme responsabilidad: informar con rigor, inspirar sin caer en el greenwashing, y aportar a la transformación social desde el poder de la narrativa.En este nuevo episodio de Planeta Sostenible, conversamos sobre los retos y oportunidades que enfrentan los periodistas y medios al contar la sostenibilidad.¿Cómo equilibrar la denuncia y la inspiración? ¿Cómo traducir temas complejos para una audiencia amplia? ¿Qué lugar ocupa hoy la sostenibilidad en las agendas editoriales?Un diálogo que nos invita a reflexionar sobre el rol que juega la comunicación en la construcción de un futuro más justo y sostenible.

One of Australia's biggest energy retailers has apologised to its customers and settled a lawsuit over its carbon offset programme. 

Mennyire zöldül a sporttermékek előállítása? Melyek a legkritikusabb pontjai a sportruházat gyártásnak? Miből áll egy futócipő és újrahasznosítható-e? Greenwashingról és fenntarthatóságról dr. Ráthonyi-Ódor Kigával és Dobos Emesével, a téma szakértőivel. Légy mecénás! www.patreon.com/nemaze

1) Armare e dividere. L'ex ministro israeliano della difesa rivela: “Netanyahu invia armi a clan jihadisti a Gaza in chiave anti – Hamas”. Dalla striscia confermano: sono spie e saccheggiano gli aiuti. (Guido Olimpio - Corriere della Sera) 2) Guerra in Ucraina, la pace sempre più lontana. Putin minaccia vendette per l'attacco ucraino al ponte di Crimea spostando più in là la linea dell'accordo. (Gianluca Pastori - Univ. Cattolica) 3) Budapest – Varsavia. L'estrema destra statunitense sbarca in Europa. L'obiettivo degli ultra conservatori americani sono le prossime elezioni in Ungheria e Francia. (Giulio Maria Piantadosi) 4) In Francia per la prima volta una multinazionale petrolifera va a processo con l'accusa di Greenwashing. Tre ONG portano la TotalEnergies in tribunale. (Luisa Nannipieri) 5) World Music. “Kan Ya Makan” il nuovo album della cantante franco algerina da “Mille e una Notte”. (Marcello Lorrai)

In recent years there has been a growing need for transparency within sustainable action taken by businesses. This is due to the rampant increase in greenwashing, which only serves to diminish the focus on genuine efforts, in addition to creating a culture of mistrust within stakeholders and consumers. To combat this, certain organisations have taken on the task of encouraging and supporting the accurate public disclosure of environmental data. Such is the case with today's focus, the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). In this episode Mel Blackmore discusses what the Carbon Disclosure Project is, what is required to earn an A rating, provides some tips on how to get that A rating and explains the pros and cons with getting involved with the project.    You'll learn ·      What is the Carbon Disclosure Project? ·      What are the requirements to achieve an A rating? ·      Top tips for earning an A rating in the CDP ·      What are the advantages of earning a CDP rating? ·      What are the disadvantages of getting involved with the CDP?   Resources ·      Carbon Disclosure Project ·      Carbonology ·      Contribute to Mel's carbon verification commitment research by taking her Survey   In this episode, we talk about: [02:05] Episode Summary – Mel discusses the Carbon Disclosure project, including what's involved with taking part, how to achieve an A rating and the pros and cons of the project.    [03:00] Why is there a need for the CDP? An increased number of investors and financial institutions, in addition to clients are demanding more than just financial reports. They want to know what a company's environmental footprint is, and at this point, it's time to move on beyond simply making pledges. Ultimately, key stakeholders are looking for a commitment to sustainability and for accessible information to help them understand how an organisation is managing its climate risks and opportunities. This is where CDP comes in. A key component of getting the coveted A rating within CDP involves independent verification of greenhouse gas emissions. [04:45] What is the Carbon Disclosure Project? CDP is a global non-profit that runs the world's leading environmental disclosure system. For over two decades, it has revolutionized how companies, cities, states, and regions report their environmental impacts. They ask thousands of organizations to disclose data on climate change, water security, and deforestation. This data is then used by investors, purchasers, and policymakers to make informed decisions. The CDP questionnaire covers a wide range of topics, from governance and strategy to risk management, targets, and of course, greenhouse gas emissions. Companies receive a score from D- to A based on the completeness of their reporting, their level of awareness of environmental issues, their management of those issues, and ultimately, their leadership in addressing them. [05:40] We want to hear from you: Mel is currently running some research around CDP and the key drivers behind carbon emission verification, and would appreciate your feedback if you have a few minutes to spare. The results are completely anonymous, and it should only take 5 – 10 minutes. You can take the survey here. Thank you in advance to any contributors! [09:10] What is required to achieve an A Rating? – There are a number of key requirements, including:- 1.    Comprehensive Disclosure and Data Quality: This is foundational. You need to provide accurate and complete data across all relevant sections of the CDP questionnaire. This includes detailed information on your Scope 1, Scope 2, and increasingly, your Scope 3 GHG emissions. 2.    Strong Governance and Strategy: CDP looks for clear evidence that environmental issues are integrated into your company's core business strategy and that there's robust board and management oversight of climate-related matters. This means having a defined climate strategy, understanding your climate-related risks and opportunities, and demonstrating how you're incorporating these into your financial planning. 3.    Verified Data: To truly hit that "A" list, your Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions, and a significant portion of your Scope 3, must be independently verified. This isn't just a suggestion; it's an essential criterion for the leadership level. Independent verification provides crucial assurance to stakeholders that your reported emissions data is accurate, reliable, and trustworthy. It also minimises the risk of “Greenwashing”. 4.    Science-Based Targets and a Robust Climate Transition Plan: CDP is increasingly emphasizing the need for companies to set ambitious, science-based targets for emissions reductions, aligned with a 1.5°C global warming scenario. In addition, having a publicly available, credible climate transition plan that outlines how you will achieve these targets, including specific actions, metrics, and progress tracking mechanisms, is now a must for "A" list companies. 5.    Value Chain Engagement: For many companies, the most significant emissions lie within their supply chain. To achieve an "A" rating, you'll need to demonstrate robust engagement with your suppliers to measure and reduce their emissions, and address environmental impacts across your entire value chain. 6.    Continuous Improvement and Transparency: The "A" rating isn't a one-off achievement. It reflects a commitment to continuous improvement in your environmental performance and a willingness to be transparent about your journey, including challenges and successes. [15:05] Top tips for achieving a CDP A Rating:- Tip 1: Plan Ahead and Start Early. CDP reporting is an annual cycle, and it's complex. Don't wait until the last minute! Start gathering your data, assessing your internal processes, and identifying any gaps well in advance. This includes planning for your verification process. Tip 2: Invest in Robust Data Management Systems. Accurate and comprehensive data collection is paramount. Consider leveraging sustainability software that can help you track, calculate, and manage your GHG emissions data efficiently. This reduces manual errors and streamlines the reporting process. Tip 3: Understand the Verification Process. This is where an accredited verification body, like Carbonology, becomes invaluable. Verification Bodies work to an internationally recognized standard, typically ISO 14064-3, to ensure the accuracy and reliability of your GHG emissions data. The process involves: ·      Defining the scope: What emissions are being verified? ·      Data review: Examining your underlying data, methodologies, and calculations. ·      Site visits (where applicable): Physically verifying operational data. ·      Report generation: Providing an assurance statement on the accuracy of your emissions. Tip 4: Engage with a CDP-Accredited Verification Body. CDP specifically requires third-party verification from an independent external organization that is accredited and competent. Look for bodies with proven experience and accreditation to international standards like ISO 14064. They can guide you through the process, identify areas for improvement, and ensure your data meets the stringent requirements for leadership points. Tip 5: Conduct a Gap Analysis. Before you even begin your disclosure, perform a thorough gap assessment against the latest CDP questionnaire and essential criteria. This will highlight areas where your current disclosures fall short and allow you to address them proactively. Tip 6: Focus on Quality over Quantity. While comprehensive disclosure is important, ensure the quality and accuracy of your data. It's better to provide high-quality, verified data for a focused set of emissions than to report broadly with unverified or unreliable numbers. Tip 7: Train Your Team. Ensure your internal team understands the CDP requirements and best practices for sustainability reporting and data collection. Building internal capacity is essential for maintaining high-quality disclosures year after year. [20:35] The pros of voluntary disclosures: Enhanced Reputation and Brand Value: Disclosing and performing well on platforms like CDP showcases your commitment to environmental responsibility. This can significantly boost your reputation among customers, employees, and the wider public, attracting conscious consumers and talent. Risk Management and Resilience: The disclosure process forces companies to identify and assess their environmental risks – from climate change impacts to resource scarcity. This proactive approach allows for better risk mitigation strategies, building greater business resilience. Cost Savings and Operational Efficiency: The process of measuring and managing environmental impacts often reveals opportunities for greater efficiency, such as reduced energy consumption, waste reduction, and optimized resource use, leading to tangible cost savings. Competitive Advantage: Being a leader in environmental transparency can differentiate your company in the marketplace, especially as sustainability becomes a key consideration for clients and supply chain partners. Competitive Advantage: Being a leader in environmental transparency can differentiate your company in the marketplace, especially as sustainability becomes a key consideration for clients and supply chain partners. Preparation for Future Regulation: Voluntary disclosure puts you ahead of the curve. As environmental regulations become increasingly stringent globally, companies with established reporting mechanisms will be better prepared to meet mandatory requirements. Innovation and Strategic Planning: The disclosure process encourages long-term strategic planning around environmental impact, driving innovation in products, services, and processes. Benchmarking and Peer Learning: CDP provides a framework for measuring and tracking your performance over time and allows you to benchmark yourself against industry peers, identifying areas for improvement and learning from best practices. [14:15] The cons of voluntary disclosures?: Resource Intensive: Comprehensive ESG reporting, especially to the level required for an "A" rating, can be costly and time-consuming, particularly for smaller companies with limited resources. It requires dedicated personnel, data collection, and often external consulting or verification services. Risk of Greenwashing: If disclosure isn't backed by genuine action and verified data, there's a significant risk of "greenwashing" – providing a misleading impression of your sustainability efforts. This can lead to reputational damage, loss of trust, and even legal scrutiny if claims are found to be unsubstantiated. This is precisely why independent verification is so crucial. Lack of Accountability (without verification): Without external verification or assurance, the reliability and accuracy of self-reported data can be questioned, diminishing the value and trustworthiness of the disclosure. This is a major concern for investors who demand the same robustness for non-financial data as they do for financial data. Potential for Negative Public Scrutiny: Once you disclose, your data is public. This means your environmental performance, or lack thereof, can be scrutinized by activists, media, and the public. Companies must be prepared to address any critical feedback. If you'd like any assistance with carbon verification, get in touch with Carbonology, they'd be happy to help! 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Send me a messageIn this episode of the Climate Confident podcast, I sit down with Sangeeta Waldron, a communications professional and author of What Will Your Legacy Be?, to explore how our personal choices and narratives shape the climate fight.We cover a lot of ground. Sangeeta shares how her time in the Himalayas revealed the harsh realities of climate change and sparked her lifelong commitment. We also dig into how indigenous knowledge can fill crucial gaps in scientific data, and how personal actions and systemic change go hand in hand.A standout point for me was Sangeeta's insistence that our climate legacy starts much earlier than we think – as soon as we're old enough to make informed decisions. She also challenges us to rethink the role of media in the climate debate, exposing the risks of misinformation and greenwashing.Another highlight? The idea that hope and optimism, not just grief, can drive climate action. I found this especially relevant in a world flooded with doomsday narratives.We wrap up with a powerful reminder: even small daily actions can add up. As Sangeeta puts it, reconnecting with nature - even briefly - is a simple but potent step.Tune in to hear how storytelling, personal responsibility and collective will can move the needle on climate. And let me know your thoughts, are you seeing the same challenges and solutions in your corner of the climate conversation?Connect with Sangeeta on:LinkedInBlueskyInstagramThreadsSupport the showPodcast supportersI'd like to sincerely thank this podcast's amazing supporters: Jerry Sweeney Andreas Werner Stephen Carroll Roger Arnold And remember you too can Support the Podcast - it is really easy and hugely important as it will enable me to continue to create more excellent Climate Confident episodes like this one.ContactIf you have any comments/suggestions or questions for the podcast - get in touch via direct message on Twitter/LinkedIn. If you liked this show, please don't forget to rate and/or review it. It makes a big difference to help new people discover the show. CreditsMusic credits - Intro by Joseph McDade, and Outro music for this podcast was composed, played, and produced by my daughter Luna Juniper

Corporate leaders say Canada's new greenwashing rules are causing companies to pull back on their climate ambitions. We hear from the executive chair of Maple Leaf Foods about what he says is a “greenhushing” effect of the legislation. Then, we hear from a lawyer and a climate advocate about the pros and cons of the federal government's new law.

Title: Episode 78: Greenwashing and FSC: Is there a limit to what you can say? Author(s): Worm, Loa Dalgaard Description: Featuring: Trevor Armel, Marketing Director, FSC International and Ana-Maria Băban, Acting Commercial Director, FSC International In this episode of Forest for the Future, we get real about greenwashing—and about how even well-intentioned sustainability claims can fall into murky territory. Loa Worm is joined by Trevor Armel, Marketing Director, FSC International and Ana-Maria Băban, Acting Commercial Director, FSC International, for a candid discussion on what companies can —and can't—say when promoting their work on sustainability in general and on FSC in particural. And then we dive deep into how upcoming EU legislation could shape the rules for everyone. We explore: • What counts as greenwashing vs. honest communication • Why communicating FSC's value can be tricky – even for us • Examples of what companies can and cannot claim publicly about their FSC products • How partnerships with high-impact brands are evaluated • The potential effects of the EU Green Claims Directive and the Empowering Consumers Directive • How FSC is preparing to support certificate holders in navigating this evolving space Whether you're in sustainability, marketing, or certification, this episode provides practical insights on the risks and responsibilities of talking about impact.

Grüne Investments für ein besseres Klima? – Viele Banken arbeiten immer noch mit der fossilen Industrie zusammen und tragen so zum Klimawandel bei. Kunden wissen oft nicht, dass auch ihr Geld dafür genutzt wird. Doch kann man auch klimaschonend investieren?

Die Deutsche Umwelthilfe klagt gegen den Konzern wegen des Vorwurfs der irreführenden Werbung. Heute steht Apple vor dem Landgericht in Frankfurt am Main. Katharina Wilhelm berichtet

"All materials come with an environmental impact but plastics are worth singling out as they have turbocharged our desire to consume and our reliance on disposability. Consumer goods companies are the ones we should be looking at. They make decisions about what we see on supermarket shelves, what we see in our homes. I hope this book makes people feel that we do have the power to change things because these companies want us to like them. They are very sensitive to how their reputations play out among consumers. Scientists have been sharing concerns that endocrine disrupting chemicals found in plastics could be impacting everything from our ability to procreate to mental health. Ultimately, it also comes down to policy, to pressing companies to pay to manage the waste created by their packaging. If a big consumer goods company is choosing to use a sachet, they should be paying a commensurate amount to find a way for those sachets to all be picked up even if it costs billions of rupees, and if they are selling a product that is difficult to recycle, they should be paying an environmental tax that reflects the cost of what they are putting out there." Saabira Chaudhuri, author, 'Consumed; How Big Brands Got Us Hooked on Plastic' talks to Manjula Narayan about everything from overconsumption, the harmful chemicals that leach out of packaging, and microplastics that are hazardous to all life to being a more mindful consumer and why there is still hope Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Chris Adams speaks with James Martin about how to communicate the environmental impact of software to a general audience. Drawing on his background in journalism and sustainability communications, James shares strategies for translating complex digital sustainability issues into accessible narratives, explains why AI's growing resource demands require scrutiny, and highlights France's leadership in frugal AI policy and standards. From impact calculators to debunking greenwashing, this episode unpacks how informed storytelling can drive responsible tech choices.

Guest: Pamela James, CEO & Founder of Paloma St. JamesIt's no mystery that industrialization has a negative impact on the environment; however, an unexpected contributor is the fashion industry. Recent studies have shown that the production of textiles contributes nearly to 8-10% of global carbon emissions, superseding emissions from the aviation and shipping industries combined. Designer and CEO, Pamela James, joins us today to discuss her take on sustainable fashion and the concept of modularity. We're a society of mass production and overconsumption, but today you'll see that less really is more. Chapters00:00 The Environmental Impact of Fashion05:48 Defining Sustainable Fashion11:57 Sourcing and Sustainability in Fashion19:51 The Disconnect in Textile Production26:14 The Impact of Super Capitalism36:48 Innovations in Modular FashionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP 387 - We're going back to the future this week with the excellent Akshat Rathi and his optimistic take on climate change.Akshat is a Bloomberg Senior Climate journalist, and the author of Climate Capitalism: Winning The Global Race To Zero Emissions.We spoke to him about his book, and:Why climate solutions investment needs to be made in the developing world and emerging markets to help them move away from coalWhy he felt it was so important to tell positive stories to help accelerate the fight against climate changeAndWhy he abandoned the idea of being a scientist (after getting a PhD) to become a storyteller in order to make a bigger positive impact on the worldAs you'd expect from someone who writes for Bloomberg, he's very balanced and very astute.He's happy to concede that climate change isn't the only crisis facing humanity, but if we don't fix it, it'll make the others a whole lot worse. You can't help feeling more positive after spending time in his company, so give it a go. *For Apple Podcast chapters, access them from the menu in the bottom right corner of your player*Spotify Video Chapters:00:00 BWB with Akshat Rathi00:49 Andy's Intro to Akshat01:53 The Importance of Climate Solutions02:23 Challenges in Climate Journalism07:23 Success Stories in Climate Action11:16 The Role of Governments and Big Businesses12:43 Akshat's Journey and Passion for Climate Journalism18:36 Global Investment in Climate Solutions28:19 Practical Steps for SMEs29:43 Economic Realities in India30:01 Air Conditioning Around the World30:41 Career Reflections and Journalism34:06 Work Culture and Balance38:40 Social Media and Its Impact42:32 Greenwashing and Corporate Responsibility45:10 Quickfire - Get To Know Akshatbusinesswithoutbullshit.meWatch and subscribe to us on YouTubeFollow us:InstagramTikTokLinkedinTwitterFacebookIf you'd like to be on the show, get in contact - mail@businesswithoutbullshit.meBWB is powered by Oury Clark

Sebastian Ogórek, szef serwisu Wyborcza.biz, rozmawia z Mikołajem Potockim, członkiem komitetu ESG Krajowej Izby Gospodarczej, który zajmuje się doradztwem w zakresie zrównoważonego rozwoju, w tym analizą śladu węglowego i przeciwdziałaniem greenwashingowi. Co to jest rolnictwo regeneratywne i czym różni się od rolnictwa ekologicznego? Dlaczego rolnictwo regeneratywne nie jest jeszcze rozpowszechnione w Polsce? Na czym polega greenwashing i jak się przed nim uchronić? Więcej podcastów na: https://wyborcza.pl/podcast. Piszcie do nas w każdej sprawie na: listy@wyborcza.pl. Chcesz dowiedzieć się więcej na temat rolnictwa regeneratywnego? Redakcja Wyborcza.biz objęła patronatem Międzynarodowe Forum Rolnictwa Regeneratywnego BIO_REACTION, które ma być przestrzenią wymiany wiedzy teoretycznej i praktycznej. Wydarzenie odbędzie się 12 czerwca 2025 w Pierzchnie w Wielkopolsce. Szczegóły na stronie: https://bioreaction.pl/ Organizatorem forum Bio Reaction jest Fundacja Rozwoju Terra Nostra, która od lat promuje rolnictwo regeneratywne w Polsce.

Η εταιρεία παροχής ηλεκτρικού EnergyAustralia ζήτησε συγγνώμη από τους πελάτες της και είπε ότι έχει στραφεί σε «άμεσες μειώσεις εκπομπών» μετά το πέρας της δικαστικής διαμάχης με τον φορέα Parents for Climate,

This week, our guest is Dr. Heather Exner-Pirot, a Senior Fellow and Director of Energy, Natural Resources and Environment at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute in Ottawa, a Special Advisor to the Business Council of Canada, and a Research Advisor to the Indigenous Resource Network. Heather has twenty years of experience in Indigenous, Arctic and resource development and governance. She has published on Indigenous economic and resource development, energy security, and politics. Here are some of the questions that Peter and Jackie asked Heather: Does Canada have defense and security issues in the north? Politicians, including our Prime Minister, support Arctic export ports—do you expect to see new export corridors to the north? The Russians ship LNG from the Arctic, so why not Canada? What are your concerns about Prime Minister Mark Carney's climate policy, as outlined in his Liberal leadership and election platforms? What are the issues with Canada's greenwashing rules that were made law about one year ago? How would you recommend Canada move forward with speeding up the development of large projects—should the Impact Assessment Act (Bill C-69) be scrapped or just modified? What are the prospects for deploying small or micro nuclear reactors (SMRs) in the north? What does the future hold for Indigenous equity participation in major projects? Content referenced in this podcast:Northern Corridors: Hype or Hope? Macdonald-Laurier Institute, April 2025 Heather Exner-Pirot: Mark Carney's climate plan is already outdated, The Hub, February 2025 Canada's Greenwashing Amendment: A failure of process and policy, Macdonald-Laurier Institute, February 2025 From emergency to miracle – Germany's LNG Acceleration Law shows that Western states can still build when they need to, Macdonald-Laurier Institute, January 2024 Learn more about Ontario Power Generation's SMR project, including a video of the site preparation progress, Spring 2025Please review our disclaimer at: https://www.arcenergyinstitute.com/disclaimer/ Check us out on social media: X (Twitter): @arcenergyinstLinkedIn: @ARC Energy Research Institute Subscribe to ARC Energy Ideas PodcastApple PodcastsAmazon MusicSpotify 

This week, Tee is excited to welcome Jill Czarnik, an entrepreneur, sustainability advocate, and co-founder of The Tribalist. Jill plays a pivotal role in shaping the platform's mission and driving its vision of healthy, microplastic-free living while helping households detox their spaces and make non-toxic, sustainable choices. With a background in technology and a passion for health and wellness, she recognized the need for innovative solutions to address pressing environmental challenges often caused by these seemingly innocent products we use every day, and saw an opportunity to leverage AI to amplify the impact of healthy living. Jill's struggle with a severe skin allergy led her to uncover the harmful effects of common household products and inspired her mission to create healthier living environments. She introduces The Tribalist's innovative AI-powered tools designed to facilitate sustainable living by identifying and replacing toxic products. The conversation also highlights the rise of consumer awareness about microplastics, greenwashing concerns, and the importance of reading product labels. Tune in for insights into creating a safer, non-toxic home environment.   Connect With Jill & The Tribalist: Website Instagram LinkedIn Email: Jill@thetribalist.com Use Code  Greenliving25 for 40% off any healthy home transformation package   Follow Therese "Tee" Forton-Barnes and The Green Living Gurus: Austin Air Purifiers: For podcast listeners, take 15% off any Austin Air product; please email Tee@thegreenlivinggurus.com and mention that you want to buy a product and would like the discount. See all products here: Austin Air The Green Living Gurus' Website  Instagram YouTube Facebook Healthy Living Group on Facebook Tip the podcaster! Support Tee and the endless information that she provides: Patreon Venmo: @Therese-Forton-Barnes last four digits of her cell are 8868 For further info, contact Tee: Email: Tee@thegreenlivinggurus.com Cell: 716-868-8868 DISCLAIMER: ALL INFORMATION PROVIDED HERE IS GENERAL GUIDANCE AND NOT MEANT TO BE USED FOR INDIVIDUAL TREATMENT. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR PROVIDER OR DOCTOR FOR MEDICAL ADVICE. Produced By: Social Chameleon

Große Modeketten werben mit nachhaltigen Kollektionen aus Bio-Baumwolle oder recyceltem Plastik. Doch was ist dran an den Versprechen? Wie viel davon ist Greenwashing und wie können wir als Verbraucher ressourcenschonender konsumieren, ohne das Gefühl von Verzicht. Hier der Link zur Better Future Conference: "Aha! Zehn Minuten Alltags-Wissen" ist der Wissenschafts-Podcast von WELT. Wir freuen uns über Feedback an wissen@welt.de. Produktion: Serdar Deniz Redaktion/Moderation: Imke Rabiega Impressum: https://www.welt.de/services/article7893735/Impressum.html Datenschutz: https://www.welt.de/services/article157550705/Datenschutzerklaerung-WELT-DIGITAL.html

Behind every "planet-positive" product wrapped in plastic lies the fascinating paradox of greenwashing—where marketing promises grow faster than bamboo but stand on foundations about as sturdy as a soggy paper straw. Welcome to the messy jungle of environmental branding, where not everything labeled clean actually is.Greenwashing represents the dangerous intersection where trademark law meets environmental claims. Companies build entire brand identities around sustainability without the substance to back them up. However, regulators worldwide are fighting back. The FTC's Green Guides in the US, the EU's Green Claims Directive, and similar regulations globally are creating serious consequences for hollow eco-promises.The casualties of this crackdown are numerous and notable. Volkswagen's "Clean Diesel" campaign resulted in $30 billion in fines when emissions-cheating devices were discovered. H&M's "Conscious Collection" faced lawsuits for being mostly fast fashion with minimal sustainable materials. Coca-Cola promotes recycling while consistently ranking as the world's top plastic polluter. Even financial giants like Goldman Sachs have paid millions for overstating the sustainability of their ESG funds.The distinction between legitimate certification marks (like Forest Stewardship Council or Energy Star) and self-created eco-labels has become a crucial battleground. When SC Johnson invented its own "GreenList" logo, consumers assumed third-party verification that didn't exist. The resulting lawsuit demonstrates how sustainability can't be fabricated through clever branding alone.For those navigating these green waters, specificity and transparency offer the safest passage. Vague terms like "eco-friendly" invite scrutiny, while precise statements backed by evidence build lasting trust. As trademark lawyers, marketers and entrepreneurs, our challenge is clear: align intellectual property with genuine sustainability, not just environmental aesthetics.Ready to sharpen your eco-radar and spot corporate green shenanigans? Subscribe now and join us in exploring how intellectual property shapes our world—from the products we buy to the promises we believe. Because in both IP and sustainability, authenticity always outlasts imitation.Send us a text

Agencies and green claims – Walking the talk or just talking? In our final episode of our four part mini-series on navigating green claims and greenwashing we speak to Adrian Ma, founder of Fanclub PR, about the role of agencies in green claims and the rise of purpose-led marketing. Adrian shares his insights from working with impact-driven brands such as Who Gives a Crap, Music Magpie, SMOL and many more, and dives into the challenges agencies face in balancing creativity with compliance. Adrian talks us through the journey Fanclub PR is on and notes the ‘purpose-led' space is gaining a lot of traction, but with a big question mark over the authenticity and ‘trends' many are jumping on. Adrian explains how at a recent roundtable event he attended, many introduced themselves as ‘purpose-led agencies', in addition to that, Meta descriptions of 450 agencies revealed the number one trend was all related to … you guessed it… purpose. However, as Adrian states, “there's a huge, huge disconnect here when it comes to awareness of green claims, I think the awareness is low and the trend is that most agency people are led by the clients (which is fine), but agencies have a duty of care to their own staff to make sure that they know stuff.” At Fanclub PR Adrian and his team work closely with organisations such as Clean Creatives (two-time guests on the podcast - EP 24 and EP 67), and Creatives for Climate, with whom they have helped create an agency guide to greenwashing to support knowledge, education and awareness. (Linked below). On greenwashing vs. greenhushing, Adrian believes, "good creative agencies should help brands be transparent, giving them the confidence to talk about what they're doing”. We discuss the importance of good communication, something we are very passionate about at Can Marketing Save the Planet, given effective communication is critical to driving engagement and change, both internally and externally. Adrian agrees that communication cannot be underestimated as part of the green claims process, telling us “that process of interrogation is only going to make the work stronger”. As well as good communication we also touch on the future of marketing where Adrian is a firm believer in, "if brands stay consistent with their commitments year after year, they build communities, confidence, and leadership—that's where real change happens."  Tune in as we talk to Adrian about: The need for agencies to educate their teams on greenwashing to ensure compliance and ethical, authentic storytelling. How transparency beats perfection and how brands should be sharing both successes and challenges to build trust. The disconnect between sustainability teams (focused on data) and agencies (focused on messaging) and the need for collaboration to bridge that gap. How consistency builds impact and creates deeper engagement than those jumping between campaigns. Why good communication is critical both internally and externally and the need to challenge will only make the work stronger. For more information about Fanclub PR and the work they do… visit https://www.fanclubpr.com/ And here are some related links discussed in the podcast: Creatives for Climate Anti Greenwashing Guide for Agencies Big Brand Came and Stole My Purpose Video case study – Mount Recyclemore Video case study – Winnie The Pooh: Deforested Edition   Across this mini-series you've heard some fantastic insights and we've provided plenty of signposts to training and resources. Don't forget… if you're looking to upskill your team with the green claims landscape - you can also check out our 3 hour Greenwashing 101 short training course via our Sustainable Marketing Training Hub. ________________________________________________________________________ About us… We help Marketers save the planet. 

In this episode of Mama Earth Talk, Mariska explores Coldplay's sustainability efforts during their world tour. She discusses the band's commitment to reducing carbon emissions, innovative solutions for sustainable touring, and the importance of transparency in their environmental claims. The episode highlights how Coldplay engages fans in their green initiatives and emphasizes that while they may not be perfect, their efforts are a significant step towards a more sustainable music industry.[00:00] Coldplay's Sustainable Tour: An Introduction[03:04]Coldplay's Commitment to Sustainability[08:43] Innovative Solutions for Reducing Emissions[13:12] Assessing Coldplay's Green Claims[17:35] Engaging Fans in Sustainability[22:19] The Verdict on Coldplay's EffortsLinks from the episodes:157: How the sounds of the ocean can impact our lives with Joshua Sam Miller057: How fries can fuel your car with Karl Feilder090: How one tree planted can make a difference with Matt HillWhere can people find Cold Play?Cold Plays SustainabilityKey takeaways: Coldplay's commitment to sustainability began with a pledge to not tour until they could do so sustainably.They aim to reduce carbon emissions by 50% compared to previous tours.Partnerships with companies like DHL help reduce transport emissions.Coldplay uses renewable energy sources to power their shows.The band encourages fans to participate in sustainability efforts during concerts.Transparency in sustainability reporting is crucial for building trust.Coldplay's sustainability report is accessible and easy to understand.Engaging fans in eco-friendly practices can inspire broader change.Sustainability in the music industry is about progress, not perfection.Coldplay's efforts could set a precedent for other artists and venues.Photo: Coldplay via Spotify

Sustainability claims are everywhere in the fashion industry — but how can consumers tell what's real and what's greenwashing? Baker McKenzie attorneys David Baay and Katia Boneva-Desmicht join Jeny Maier and Puja Patel to discuss civil litigation in this space, as well as government enforcement efforts on both sides of the Atlantic, from the FTC's Green Guides review to the European Commission's Green Claims Directive. Listen to this episode to learn how fashion brands are navigating increasing legal scrutiny around environmental marketing. With special guests: David Baay, Partner, Baker McKenzie and Katia Boneva-Desmicht, Partner, Baker McKenzie Hosted by: Jeny Maier, Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider LLP and Puja Patel, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP

Welcome back to The Soft Focus! Imagine a food system where our choices aren't just guided by labels like "organic" or "grass-fed," but by deep relationships, integrity, and care. In today's solo episode, we're peeling back the layers of industrial marketing and exploring what it truly means to nourish ourselves—and our communities—through conscious connection to our food.Inside the Conversation: What You'll DiscoverThis heartfelt episode is for you if you:Want to deepen your understanding of food sourcing beyond buzzwordsAre curious about the real practices behind food labelsBelieve food choices can be a revolutionary act of relationship and stewardshipWant practical ideas for supporting ethical, relationship-centered farmsTogether, we'll explore:Why Labels Aren't Enough: How marketing tactics like greenwashing mislead consumers, and why relationship over checklist matters.The Loss of Family Farms: What's truly at stake when we lose small farms—and how that loss affects our health, environment, and communities.The Power of True Nourishment: How food raised with care impacts not only nutrition but our vitality, joy, and connection to the earth.Your Role in Healing the Food System: Practical, empowering steps you can take to align your eating habits with your values.Sponsored by BloomBoxes from Late Bloomer RanchFuel your meals with purpose! Our BloomBoxes deliver ethically-raised, regenerative pork straight from Late Bloomer Ranch to your doorstep. Every box supports a food system built on integrity, stewardship, and care.Your voice matters. After listening, we'd love to hear your thoughts: Subscribe to The Soft Focus Podcast Leave a review Share your insights Connect with us: hello@latebloomerranch.com IG@latebloomerranch Together, we can cultivate a future where food connects, nourishes, and empowers.

Millionen Tonnen Müll schwimmen in den Weltmeeren. Abhilfe schaffen soll der globale Handel mit Plastic Credits. Unternehmen können Gutschriften kaufen, für die dann Müll eingesammelt wird. Kritiker warnen vor Greenwashing ohne Kontrolle. Scherer, Katja www.deutschlandfunk.de, Hintergrund

Louise ne croit ni au capitalisme, ni à la croissance verte. Elle a accepté le challenge proposé par son éditeur et elle est partie à la rencontre de dirigeants qui veulent réconcilier leurs entreprises avec le vivant. Les six chefs d'entreprise qu'elle nous présente sont engagés dans la Convention des Entreprises pour le Climat. La CEC (Convention des Entreprises pour le Climat) regroupe 1250 entreprises pour 120 milliards d'euros de chiffre d'affaires. Créée en 2020, elle souhaite rendre irrésistible la bascule vers l'économie régénérative.La philosophe et sociologue Dominique Méda a dit de ce livre : "Une lueur d'espoir dans une époque qui en manque". Louise Browaeys a déjà publié des romans et essais, notamment La Dislocation en 2020, puis La Reverdie en 2023. De formation agronome, elle anime en entreprise des formations à la permaculture et elle est mère de deux enfants. Le mot de l'éditeurQuand j'ai rencontré Eric Duverger, le fondateur de la Convention des Entreprises pour le Climat, j'ai été impressionné par son ambition. Il avait l'air d'y croire, nous nous sommes revus plusieurs fois, mais quelque chose me gênait. Je n'arrivais pas à comprendre comment des entreprises centenaires comme Renault Trucks, qui vend des camions, pouvaient devenir régénératives. Je lui ai proposé d'accueillir une autrice pendant 6 mois, qui irait rencontrer les entrepreneurs engagés dans leur transformation, leurs équipes, actionnaires, à la recherche de voix différentes du parfaite, sceptique au départ, mais curieuse de mieux comprendre, et capable de nous emporter par son écriture. Le projet était risqué, Louise avait carte blanche, et personne ne savait où on allait. Par chance, le projet a réveillé quelque chose de personnel, et la relation à son père est devenue le fil directeur. Le résultat m'a donné des frissons. Je pense n'avoir jamais lu un texte aussi captivant sur l'entreprise. J'espère qu'il vous plaira, qu'il vous donnera une occasion de garder l'espoir, et de mieux comprendre notre rôle à tous dans la transformation vitale en cours. Avec une postface d'Eric Duverger, fondateur de la CEC (Convention des Entreprises pour le Climat)Comment détourner un banc de poissons - Enquête sur un mouvement qui nous réconcilie avec le vivant de Louise Browaeys - Éditions L'arbre qui marcheAcheter le livre sur les site des libraires indépendants Les libraireshttps://www.leslibraires.fr/livre/24303496-comment-detourner-un-banc-de-poissons-louise-browaeys-arbre-marche

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This episode features a deep dive into the topic of greenwashing, featuring greenwashing researcher, Dr Wren Montgomery PhD. We get into the different forms of greenwashing, greenwashing specific to cosmetics, its impacts, how brands can avoid making greenwashed claims, how consumers can navigate green claims, and more. Interested in supporting the podcast? Please share, subscribe and write a review! If it's accessible, we also have a Patreon which you can find at patreon.com/theecowell

Electric cars look clean—but what's behind the battery? This video reveals the brutal truth about cobalt mining in Congo, where children dig for the metal powering your EV. Tesla, Apple, and others rely on it. Watch to see the real cost of going green. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe if you believe the full truth about EVs deserves more attention. Your awareness is a powerful tool.electric cars are not clean children dying for EV batteries, what's powering your EV, is Tesla ethical?EVs and modern slavery, cobalt mines expose hypocrisy, the truth they won't tell you, blood batteries explained, the cost of going green, environmental lies in the EV industryBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-motor-files-podcast--4960744/support.

CEO of Consumer NZ, Jon Duffy joins Kathryn to detail some wins the organisation has had with the Commerce Commission over some issues it's raised

In this episode of the DMI podcast, host ⁠Will Francis⁠ speaks with ⁠Laura Costello⁠, Head of Sustainability and Planet Services at youth agency ⁠Thinkhouse⁠, as well as Ireland lead at ⁠Purpose Disruptors⁠. Starting with having Ben & Jerry's as her first client, Laura shares her deep understanding of how marketers can embrace sustainability, avoid greenwashing, and build authentic connections with, especially, younger audiences. She explores what B Corp really means, how brands can shift from consumer focus to community impact, and why storytelling is key to driving meaningful change. Laura's top 3 tips:1. Sustainability starts with long-term thinking2. Storytelling should focus on values, not just products3. Avoid greenwashing by collaborating with other teams, including legal-----------ResourcesRead about Greenwashing on the DMI blogWARC - Future of EffectivenessThe Good Life campaignUN Pact for the FutureAdGreenClimate Communications--------Timestamps0:00:51 – What Laura is working on now0:03:51 – The meaning and challenges of B Corp certification0:08:30 – Why youth and sustainability are deeply connected0:11:26 – Embedding sustainability without tokenism0:15:30 – Changing consumer expectations and community building0:22:45 – Creative global campaigns that make an impact0:31:54 – Using social media to promote long-term behavior change0:36:06 – Making climate storytelling specific and relatable0:40:53 – Where to start with sustainability in your business0:44:56 – How to measure effectiveness and real impact0:47:25 – The future of responsible consumption marketing0:50:26 – Laura's career path into climate communications0:52:30 – Lessons learned from the front lines of sustainable marketing-----------------------The Ahead of the Game podcast is brought to you by the Digital Marketing Institute and is available on our ⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠.Check out the DMI's extensive digital marketing library of ebooks, toolkits, webinars, guides, templates, and more! ⁠⁠⁠Join for free today⁠⁠⁠.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review so others can find us!

We are Fans Of Old Lego here at the A Fool Podcast.On the A FoOL Podcast where we love to talk about Old LEGO, New LEGO and what crazy thing TLG has done now.  Sometimes we talk with our friends about LEGO and get their opinions of the state of LEGO collecting, building and sharing.  We also love to talk about Bricklink, giving buying and selling tips.  And of course we love to rant about our favorite video sharing platform YouTube.#theafoolpodcastVideo Version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNwXfYNr0h4xI2y9DwnpHpiXJrpUSWbQI

In this episode of the Can Marketing Save the Planet? podcast, we continue on our navigating green claims and greenwashing mini-series speaking with Katie Wetherall, a lawyer at ClientEarth about the brilliant work they do and taking a deep dive into the world of plastics, packaging and recycling. It's no secret that marketing tactics in this area are long overdue a review. Clever marketing can mislead consumers with what are essentially false sustainability claims - particularly, when one takes into account the bigger picture and lifecycle of the product they appear on. Katie shares with us her insights from legal actions ClientEarth has taken against major corporations such as BP, Total Energies and KLM for misleading claims. In the case of KLM, she explains, “the Dutch court ruled that their claims about the sustainability of flying were misleading and in fact the judge said they painted a far too rosier picture about these kind of high emission activities and the company's compliance with things like the Paris Agreement.” A lot of Katie's work focuses on greenwashing legal actions and increasingly the area of plastics and consumer goods. The reality of plastic recycling is woeful, Katie shares, “only 9% of all plastic ever produced has been recycled, yet companies continue to label products as "100% recyclable, and even in the UK which has got quite an established sophisticated waste management system the stats hover at around 55%. So I think as an organisation, we argue that that green loop, (sometimes it's a triangle), but that circular symbol, gives a misleading impression of the circularity of plastic.” We go on to talk about the many different challenges of single use plastic; packaging, descriptors and labelling which we see everywhere on products across our everyday lives. Using green symbols and imagery is an area that Katie advises, “I would discourage Marketers from putting the recyclability of a product at the forefront of its marketing, because this is a process they have no control over and which statistics suggest does not work.” There is a lot of great insight and advice shared in this episode which will apply to a lot of organisations, Marketers and products. Tune in as we talk to Katie about: The problem with recycling symbols and should they even be allowed when they don't guarantee recyclability? The need for Marketers to consider the green claims they are making across the lifecycle of their products. The need to prioritise transparency Shifting to reusable packaging models – not relying on broken recycling systems Supporting people to make informed decisions How greenhushing doesn't solve the problem   For more information about ClientEarth and the great work they do - visit https://www.clientearth.org/ And, if you're looking to upskill your team with the green claims landscape - be sure to check out our 3 hour Greenwashing 101 short training course via our Sustainable Marketing Training Hub. One more episode in this mini-series to follow, talking ‘agency side' with Fanclub PR. Stay tuned.   ________________________________________________________________________ About us… We help Marketers save the planet. 

Send us a textThis is the second episode of the climate month series! Today's topic is rethinking our outdoor spaces to be a little more sustainable while still being beautiful and functional for our lives.Whether you have a balcony or a sprawling lawn, whether you have never thought about sustainability in your landscaping or you've already implemented a few ideas, you'll probably find at least one suggestion in today's episode that you want to try.Are there other topics you'd like to hear covered during this climate month series? Details on how to get in touch are below. Let's talk again soon!Links from today's episode:Sustainable Landscaping Ideas to Make Your Yard Eco-Friendlyhttps://www.bhg.com/gardening/landscaping-projects/landscape-basics/green-landscaping/ ICYMI another episode you might enjoy:Episode#36 Greenwashing 101 (recorded before the 2024 rebranding of this show)Love the book recos on this show? Check out the Progressive Pockets Bookshelf:https://bookshop.org/shop/progressivepockets As an affiliate of Bookshop.org, Progressive Pockets will earn a commission if you make a purchase.Connect With Genet “GG” Gimja:Website https://www.progressivepockets.comTwitter https://twitter.com/prgrssvpckts Work With Me:Email progressivepockets@gmail.com for brand partnerships, business inquiries, and speaking engagements.Easy Ways to Support the Show1. Send this episode to someone you know! Word of mouth is how podcasts grow!2. Buy me a coffee (or a soundproof panel!) https://buymeacoffee.com/progressivepockets 3. Leave a 5 star rating and review for the show!//NO AI TRAINING: Any use of this podcast episode transcript or associated show notes or blog posts to “train” generative artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to generate text is expressly prohibited. This includes, without limitation, technologies that are capable of generating works in the same style or genre as this content. The author reserves all rights to license uses of this work for generative AI training and development of machine learning language models//Support the show

The Federal Court in Australia has fined the company Clorox $9 million for claiming Glad bags were partly made of recycled "ocean plastic" when they weren't. Consumer NZ Chief Executive Jon Duffy spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Recycled Plastic: The 'Eco-Friendly' Choice That's Harming Your Health. You've been told that choosing recycled plastic is better for the environment—but is it safe for your health?

Navigating Nonprofit Challenges: Political Pressures, Greenwashing, and AI Innovations In the latest episode of Nonprofit Newsfeed by Whole Whale, hosts George and Nick delve into pressing issues affecting the nonprofit sector, from political pressures to environmental challenges and technological advancements. Key Topics and Insights: Political Attacks on Nonprofits: The episode highlights the increasing political pressures faced by nonprofits, particularly those involved in contentious issues like immigration. A recent New York Times story is cited, where Judge James Boasberg's daughter, involved with a nonprofit, faced online harassment due to her work. The hosts emphasize how nonprofits are becoming targets in broader political battles, drawing parallels to the Red Scare era's tactics of guilt by association. The Reality of Plastic Recycling: George Weiner discusses the misleading narrative around plastic recycling in the U.S., pointing out that less than 9% of plastic is actually recycled. He traces the history back to industry-funded campaigns that shifted responsibility onto consumers, labeling it as "greenwashing." This segment calls for nonprofits to focus on root causes rather than downstream solutions. AI in Nonprofit Management: The episode explores how AI is being integrated into nonprofit operations, particularly with Ministry Brands' adoption of AI for automating tasks in faith-based organizations. The discussion highlights the potential of AI to enhance efficiency while also considering the challenges it poses to traditional practices. Feel-Good Story: On a lighter note, the hosts share a story about a New Jersey nonprofit that created a miniature indoor town for children with disabilities. This initiative aims to teach kids about daily life in an accessible and engaging way.

Navigating Nonprofit Challenges: Political Pressures, Greenwashing, and AI Innovations In the latest episode of Nonprofit Newsfeed by Whole Whale, hosts George and Nick delve into pressing issues affecting the nonprofit sector, from political pressures to environmental challenges and technological advancements. Key Topics and Insights: Political Attacks on Nonprofits: The episode highlights the increasing political pressures faced by nonprofits, particularly those involved in contentious issues like immigration. A recent New York Times story is cited, where Judge James Boasberg's daughter, involved with a nonprofit, faced online harassment due to her work. The hosts emphasize how nonprofits are becoming targets in broader political battles, drawing parallels to the Red Scare era's tactics of guilt by association. The Reality of Plastic Recycling: George Weiner discusses the misleading narrative around plastic recycling in the U.S., pointing out that less than 9% of plastic is actually recycled. He traces the history back to industry-funded campaigns that shifted responsibility onto consumers, labeling it as "greenwashing." This segment calls for nonprofits to focus on root causes rather than downstream solutions. AI in Nonprofit Management: The episode explores how AI is being integrated into nonprofit operations, particularly with Ministry Brands' adoption of AI for automating tasks in faith-based organizations. The discussion highlights the potential of AI to enhance efficiency while also considering the challenges it poses to traditional practices. Feel-Good Story: On a lighter note, the hosts share a story about a New Jersey nonprofit that created a miniature indoor town for children with disabilities. This initiative aims to teach kids about daily life in an accessible and engaging way.

In this episode, Danaka and Nour discuss the greenwashing of the occupation of Palestine, how the genocide has affected the enviornment in Gaza, and why mainstream environmental groups should care about Palestine. Then, Medea Benjamin joins the conversation to discuss the increased slander of CODEPINK by members of Congress.

Katie Rogers, Gonzalo Mon Last week, consumers in four states filed a proposed class action against Amazon, accusing the company of greenwashing by misleading consumers about the sustainability of the company's Amazon Basics line of paper products. The 123-page complaint covers a lot of ground, but here are some of the key allegations

Dr. Misha Kouzeh's journey from a corporate career at Coca-Cola to founding Tech Makes History highlights the growing importance of purpose-driven marketing. She advocates for ethical business practices, emphasizing sustainability and social impact. Her experience with organizations like the WHO and Unilever has shaped her belief that businesses must prioritize authenticity over performative actions such as greenwashing. Dr. Kouzeh teaches that companies should integrate sustainability into their core strategies, which can drive both financial success and positive societal change. Her approach to marketing focuses on educating businesses about the real value of sustainability, showing that it is not just a moral obligation but also a strategic advantage. Through her work, she helps companies create authentic connections with their audiences and align their values with their business operations. Dr. Kouzeh also encourages businesses to leverage digital platforms effectively, using social media to build a community and engage with customers meaningfully. Her philosophy is rooted in the belief that purpose-driven marketing fosters loyalty and drives long-term growth. Businesses looking to make a lasting impact in their communities and the world should take Dr. Kouzeh's insights to heart. By shifting the focus to ethical practices and genuine social impact, companies can build deeper relationships with customers and become trusted leaders in their industries. For those interested in learning more or making valuable connections, feel free to connect with Dr. Misha Kouzeh on LinkedIn for introductions and insights. We're happy you're here! Like the pod? Visit our website! Start your trial on Simplified. Schedule a consult, get on the mailing list, and learn more about my favorite tools and programs via https://www.yourbrandamplified.com