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Greenwashing terms to avoid at any cost

Business Green

Ozone-safe or ozone-friendly. The FTC considers these terms deceptive if a product has any substance, including volatile organic compounds (VOCs), known to erode the ozone layer. Expect 'ozone-friendly' to be under scrutiny as the next Green Guides are developed, as the FTC recently flagged the term. Recyclable.

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Tires are saving us — and killing us, too

The Verge: Energy

Bridgestone’s goal is also 2050 but is introducing models now with an increased focus on sustainability, like the Turanza EV , made of 50 percent renewable and recycled materials. When 6PPD reacts with ozone, it becomes 6PPD-quinone. That isn’t bad just for the salmon and the Pacific Northwest’s fishing industry.