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“Greenwashing”-Business Eco-Friendly Claims Get Increased Legal Scrutiny

By Joseph Koncelik on March 11, 2009
Posted in Compliance

Businesses are increasingly trying to market their products as “green.” Common eco-friendly labels or claims can be found on many products, including labels like “recycled content”, “biodegradable”, and “safe for the environment.” Before making any such claims, businesses should be able to substantiate their claims or risk legal action.

How frequent are false or misleading…

Joe Koncelik is an attorney with the law firm of Tucker Ellis LLP which is based in Cleveland, Ohio. The focus of Joe’s practice is in all facets of environmental law as well providing counsel on issues relating to renewable energy and climate change.

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Ohio Environmental Lawyer & Attorney, Joseph P. Koncelik of the law firm Tucker Ellis LLP, offering services relating to environmental regulation compliance, climate change, defense of enforcement, land use and planning, toxic torts, litigation, offices located in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

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