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greenwash
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green·wash  (grnwsh, -wôsh)
n.
1. The dissemination of misleading information by an organization to conceal its abuse of the environment in order to present a positive public image.
2. The information so disseminated.


greenwash [ˈgriːnˌwɒʃ]
n
a superficial or insincere display of concern for the environment that is shown by an organization


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