Companies may have efforts and investments, to improve the environment.
Running environment friendly and sustainable business would earn some recognition and credits from NGOs, governments, general public, etc., thus making the company more welcome to people.
However, misleading claims would bring detrimental effects to popularity and damaging reputation, which could take more deeds to repair, than to advertise facts on actual green implements.
Here are some links for interested readers…
Spotting Greenwashing:
Criticising Deception;
Global Standards:
Manufacturers are now aiming to make things repairable, reusable and recyclable.
When marketing their products, avoid using the word ‘disposable’ would make consumers more aware of their behaviour, towards the purpose of purchasing and how they are using them.