Greenwashing: How to Spot Eco-Friendly Fashion Scams

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January 3, 2024

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Greenwashing: How to Spot Eco-Friendly Fashion Scams

So many of our favorite fashion brands have been publicly called out for making bold claims that they are “green,” “eco-friendly,” or “sustainable,” the list goes on. These claims, also known as greenwashing, are a growing concern in the fashion industry, especially as consumers are looking for brands that truly practice sustainability.

 

@nyu_ajo AJO student India Edwards on the “Green Wave” and the truth behind fast fashion’s green-washing — produced for The Click. To learn more about NYU’s online journalism masters program, visit the link in bio. #fastfashion #journalism #greenwashing #journalismmatters #journalismus #news #media #reporting #fashion #clothingindustry ♬ original sound – American Journalism Online

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