Greenwashing: Chevron

Chevron’s advertisement that reads “I will leave the car at home more” and on the side it says “Human Energy.” Picture taken in San Francisco in February, 2009.

Chevron’s advertisement that reads “I will leave the car at home more” and on the side it says “Human Energy.” Picture taken in San Francisco in February, 2009.

Click on the image to see a larger image. This image is from a magazine in 2007. While I think it’s great that The Home Depot is saying that the Eco Options Program is their “biggest home improvement project” yet, there is nothing but a small link at the very bottom of their website about this program. Not to mention the advertisement seems to be something they cranked out just because they better hop on to the Earth-friendly eco-wagon.

Traeger Green Grill wood pellet BBQ. Is it grilling the world or saving it?
How Green Is Your Makeup? A make up advertisement in a Safeway in San Francisco showing a lady covered in green leaves. Presented by Organic Wear, a makeup company. Check out the yummy Doritos and the styrophome ice chests nearby.
Picture taken February 2009.

Greenwashing photos from a billboard advertisement in a New York City subway. Dress Green and watch The Green on the Sundance Channel. Sponsored by Lexus, Citi bank, and others.