How is it a green scam? Scam because it all talk ? or you think what we do makes no difference ? If we can't change anything why think about it? :lol: how humans roll ...
This has been asked multiple times in this thread.
I assume any conscious adult who is somewhat in touch with politics would know by now.
If they're not aware of what the 'Green Scam' is, any search engine can illuminate it.
Here is what ChatGPT has to say:
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The term "green scam" generally refers to fraudulent practices or misleading claims related to environmental sustainability, green products, or eco-friendly initiatives. Here are some common aspects associated with this concept:
- Greenwashing: This is when companies exaggerate or falsely claim that their products or practices are environmentally friendly to attract consumers who prioritize sustainability. This can include misleading advertising, vague claims, or presenting a product as greener than it actually is.
- Scams in Renewable Energy: Some scams target consumers by promoting fraudulent renewable energy products or services, such as solar panels that do not work as advertised or energy-saving devices that provide little to no benefit.
- Investment Scams: There are schemes that lure investors into putting money into "green" projects that are either non-existent or not as sustainable as claimed, often promising high returns without legitimate backing.
- Phony Charities: Some organizations may claim to be involved in environmental conservation or climate change mitigation but are actually scams that misappropriate donations for personal gain.
- Fake Certifications: Products may carry misleading eco-labels or certifications that suggest they meet certain environmental standards when they do not.
Consumers are encouraged to research products and companies thoroughly, look for third-party certifications, and be skeptical of claims that seem too good to be true in the context of environmental benefits.
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Let's run through this list real fast in a more common sense way.
1. Companies that have polluted the environment terribly in the past, now make minor changes and claim to be green and eco friendly. They may even still be harming the enviroment but meet Green regulations.
2. Renewable Energy that does not produce enough energy to meet the needs of it's customers. Huge grants by the government to fund these failing projects.
3. Investments that claim by the year 20xx everything will be green powered and the world will be a better place.
4. charities that line it's pockets with cash by playing off people's desires for a greener world.
5. The box says it's green friendly so you're more likely to buy that product, even if it's 0.0001% better for the enviroment or maybe not at all.
These are just 5 examples of the GREEN SCAM,
Hopefully this has helped you some.
This post was edited by Mondain on Jan 24 2025 08:32pm