GREENWASHING IN TOURISM.
Greenwashing is a marketing or PR tactic where a company falsely promotes its products, policies, or overall image as environmentally friendly to appear more sustainable than it actually is. 🌱 In simple terms: It’s when a company pretends to be “green” without making real environmental improvements . How Greenwashing Works Companies may use environmental language, imagery, or claims that sound good but don’t reflect real environmental benefits . Common tactics include: Vague claims : Words like “eco-friendly,” “natural,” or “green” without proof. Misleading labels : Fake certifications or labels that look official. Hidden trade-offs : Highlighting one small green feature while ignoring larger environmental harm. No evidence : Claims with no data, studies, or verification. Irrelevant claims : Saying something like “CFC-free” even though CFCs are already banned. Simple Example A clothing brand advertises a “sustainable collection” made with 10%...