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From ‘reef-friendly’ sunscreens to ‘sustainable’ super, greenwashing allegations are rife. Here’s how the claims stack up

Going “green” is not just good for the environment and climate, it can also be great for business. Consumers increasingly demand eco-friendly goods and services, and are willing to pay more for them.

The Conversation · Aug 8, 2025

Banana Boat & Hawaiian Tropic Sunscreens Sued By ACCC For Alleged Greenwashing

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has accused Banana Boat and Hawaiian Tropic of greenwashing in its products.

Pedestrian.tv · Jul 3, 2025

Major sunscreen brands to defend greenwashing claim

Two popular sunscreen brands allegedly misled users for years, despite their owners knowing of the adverse environmental effects of their ingredients.

AAP · Jul 1, 2025

Banana Boat recalled a sunscreen spray after detecting trace amounts of a carcinogen

The maker of Banana Boat Hair & Scalp Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 said trace amounts of the cancer-causing chemical benzene were found in the propellant that sprays the product from the can.

WEKU · Jul 31, 2022

US reeling from tampon shortage as prices of menstrual products go up

CVS and Walgreens confirm some tampons out of stock as non-profits also seeing diminishing supplies

The Guardian - US · Jun 15, 2022

Tampon manufacturers say they’re working to address reported shortages

Tampon manufacturers say they’re working to replenish the supply of their products after shortages were reported on shelves across the country.

Tribune News Service · Jun 13, 2022