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With the rise in concern for the climate crisis and a rising popularity in eco-friendly products and support for green businesses, it can be hard to know when a company is truly obtaining and selling their products in a way that significantly reduces environmental harm rather than simply trying to trick you into believing their greenwashing marketing scheme. So what is greenwashing, and how do I stay away from it?          Greenwashing is a marketing tactic used by compa …

Carbon offsets are a way that companies can make up for the environmental harm and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions that their material sourcing, manufacturing, and processing systems have caused. But what does that really mean, and how does it benefit the environment?          CO2 emissions can be offset in a number of ways, including through personal environmental volunteer work, but it typically entails donating money to an organization that completes conservation effor …