Knowledge check

Greenwashing

Answer the module questions and check how well you noticed the marketing tricks. To pass, you need 80% or more.

1. What is greenwashing?

Waste disposal Genuinely eco-friendly production Creating a false impression that a product or brand is environmentally friendly Selling plants

2. What is often used for greenwashing?

Detailed official certificates Independent laboratory reports A full ingredients list with verifiable data Words like “eco” and “bio”, green colors, and nature imagery on the packaging

3. Why does greenwashing work?

Because all brands are honest Because the law forces people to believe the packaging People want to choose more environmentally friendly products Because any green color automatically means sustainability

4. How can you check whether a product is truly eco-friendly?

Look for specific proof and certificates, not just beautiful words Rely only on advertising Look only at the packaging color Believe any slogan

5. What should make you suspicious?

Vague phrases without facts or proof Verifiable information A transparent ingredients list References to standards

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