When a company is said to have engaged in "greenwashing," it means that ________.
A) the company has significantly changed its business processes to incorporate a greener, more environmentally friendly philosophy
B) the company has moved its production facilities to countries where environmental laws and regulations are less rigorous
C) the company has changed its "green" image in order to appeal to a different, usually older, demographic
D) the company's products are not nearly as green and environmentally beneficial as its marketing might suggest
E) the company has undertaken a campaign to lobby for tougher environmental regulations for the industry

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Greenwashing is when a company falsely claims or exaggerates the environmental benefits of its products or services in order to appeal to environmentally conscious customers. In other words, the company's marketing suggests that the products are more environmentally friendly than they actually are.

When a Company Is Said to Have Engaged in "Greenwashing