EMSC 302
Orientation to Energy and Sustainability Policy

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Read A Guide to Greenwashing and How to Spot It

Submit an essay Choose one of the 3 instances of Greenwashing listed below. Then, research (using credible sources) and learn about the situation and the type(s) of greenwashing used. If you'd like to use a different example of greenwashing that is fine too, just avoid the following topics: bottled water and electric cars.

Submit a 500 - 800 word* essay to the Dropbox (as a Word Document, as an attachment) summarizing the greenwashing scenario and identifying the types of greenwashing (there may be more than one) used— you must identify which sin(s) are demonstrated. Provide examples.

Do not assume the reader knows anything about greenwashing or the scenario you've decided to write about!

Properly utilized in-text citations to credit the resources you've used, including the required reading.

Greenwashing examples:

  •     VW diesel-emissions scandal
  •     Huggies’ Pure and Natural line
  •     Clean coal

As always, include a reference list to credit the resources you've used!

*minimum word count is based on the body of the essay and does not include title information, headers, footers, or the reference list!