A supposedly organic clothing detergent company recently ran an ad campaign promoting the fact their products are manufactured without any additives,or environmentally harmful phosphates.During the same time the campaign was aired,a whistle-blower within the company went to the press to indicate that their detergents did,in fact,contain a fair amount of phosphates.The BEST description for this type of activity is:

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This activity is an example of greenwashing, in which a company falsely claims to have environmentally friendly practices or products in order to appeal to consumers who are concerned with sustainability. The use of false or misleading information can be seen as deceptive advertising and unethical.

A Supposedly Organic Clothing Detergent Company Recently Ran an Ad