Greenwashing Litigation Trends Update

This update provides an overview of key greenwashing litigation and regulatory developments in the United States from the later part of 2025, including government enforcement actions, state attorney general investigations, and private consumer lawsuits targeting deceptive corporate environmental marketing claims. Overall, developments reflect a growing trend of heightened scrutiny over sustainability representations and recyclability claims across multiple industries including tech, food, consumer products, and energy.

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