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lavado verde
/laˈβaðo ˈβerde/
greenwashing
La empresa fue acusada de lavado verde por sus prácticas engañosas.
The company was accused of greenwashing for its deceptive practices.
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The practice of making false or misleading claims about the environmental benefits of a product, service, or company to appear more eco-friendly than it actually is.
Muchas empresas usan el lavado verde para vender productos que no son realmente sostenibles.
Many companies use greenwashing to sell products that aren't truly sustainable.
El lavado verde puede confundir a los consumidores que buscan opciones ecológicas.
Greenwashing can confuse consumers looking for eco-friendly options.
This term is commonly used in environmental and business contexts to criticize deceptive marketing practices.
Collocations
acusar de lavado verdeto accuse of greenwashingevitar el lavado verdeto avoid greenwashing
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Avoiding Greenwashing
Look for third-party certifications and transparent supply chains when evaluating a company's environmental claims.
Gold Rule
Ethical Marketing
Companies should prioritize genuine sustainability efforts over superficial greenwashing tactics.
Word Origin
Derived from the English term 'greenwashing,' combining 'lavado' (washing) and 'verde' (green) to describe deceptive environmental claims.
Usage Notes
The term is often used in environmental activism, corporate criticism, and consumer advocacy to highlight dishonest eco-friendly claims.
Word Breakdown
lavado
washing
rootverde
green
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