About This Lesson
OVERVIEW
Students will learn to recognize “greenwashing,” explain why businesses use the misleading practice, and become more informed consumers and answer the questions:
- What is “greenwashing”?
- Why do businesses practice “greenwashing”?
- How can I detect corporate “greenwashing”?
- Why is it important for consumers to recognize “greenwashing”?
OBJECTIVES
Students will be able to:
- Explain why businesses engage in “greenwashing.”
- Recognize corporate “greenwashing.”
- Explain why it is important to detect “greenwashing.”
SUBJECTS
English, ELA, social studies, journalism, business
ESTIMATED TIME
55-minutes
