Fast Fashion, Full Fraud

Tort Report - Torty Winner - Torts6 - Harvard Law - Systemic Justice Project Summary: This video examines the quickly growing problem of greenwashing, a series of public relations methods used by corporations to make misleading representations about the sustainability of their products and business practices. The video begins by introducing and defining the scope of greenwashing. It then describes how greenwashing has become a particular problem in advertising by the fast fashion industry. The heart of the video’s analysis focuses on a recently filed class action lawsuit which alleges that the clothing retail giant H&M engaged in advertising efforts that significantly mislead consumers about the sustainable nature of its Conscious collection products. Interviewee: Charity Ryerson, Executive Director and Founder of the Corporate Accountability Lab. Otherwise appearing (narrators): Christina Williams, Keren Benzion, Alex Fredman, Michael Severance, Sasha Deshuk, We would like to give a special thank you to Charity Ryerson for the generous use of her time and incredibly thoughtful and insightful perspectives during her interview. This video was enriched significantly from her participation.