What is greenwashing? Greenwashing is the act of making false or misleading statements about a product or practice's environmental benefits. It promotes false solutions to the climate crisis that distract from and delay concrete and credible action. Green products can be sold at a premium, making them more expensive, which can lead consumers to overpay. Greenwashing undermines credible efforts to reduce emissions and address the climate crisis.  Why do companies do it?  I t c