Social media ads are littered with ‘green’ claims. How are we supposed to know they’re true?
Social platforms are awash with ads for so-called “green” products. Power companies are “carbon neutral”. Electronics are “for the planet”. Clothing is “circular” and travel is “sustainable”. Or are they? Our study of more than 8,000 ads served more than 20,000 times in people's Facebook feeds found many green claims are vague, meaningless or unsubstantiated and consumers are potentially being deceived.This costs consumers, as products claiming to be greener are often more expensive. And it costs the planet, as false and…