greenwashing

English

Etymology

Blend of green +‎ whitewashing.

Noun

greenwashing (uncountable)

1. The practice of a state or company presenting itself as environmentally-friendly and progressive, in order to downplay their destructive behavior.

Verb

greenwashing

1. present participle of greenwash

Related terms

• purplewashing
• pinkwashing
• redwashing