The Federal Trade Commission sent letters to 15 businesses last month warning that their biodegradable claims may be deceptive. The FTC has since the 2012 release of the updated Green Guides stepped up enforcement of environment claims from the use of renewable energy to VOCs in coatings, and more.… Continue Reading
The Federal Trade Commission announced six enforcement actions last week, including against companies that marketed supposedly biodegradable plastic rebar cap covers, plastic golf tees, and plastic shopping bags, as part of the agency's ramped up crackdown on environmental claims.… Continue Reading