Tire Tent,a national franchise,states on every invoice and in every commercial that old tires are recycled into a long-lasting,flexible material used to pave roads in third world countries.A news outlet discovered the recycling process is still in development and recycled tires are currently being stored on barges traveling continuously throughout the Pacific Ocean.Although Tire Tent wasn't aware of the fraud behind the corporate mission,this is still an example of ______.

A) greenspotting
B) greenflagging
C) greenwashing
D) greengate

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Haley Lemerise · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  This is an example of greenwashing, where a company falsely presents itself as environmentally friendly or socially responsible to appeal to consumers. Tire Tent's claim of recycling old tires was not completely true and the reality of storing them on barges contradicts their supposed commitment to sustainability.

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