Federal Court Blocks California’s “Truth in Recycling” Law on First Amendment Grounds
A federal court has preliminarily blocked California’s “Truth in Recycling” law, ruling that its restrictions on recyclability claims are likely unconstitutional under the First Amendment and finding that several of its key provisions are impermissibly vague under the Fourteenth Amendment. In a July 14, 2026, order, the Southern District of California concluded that although the […]
Bill Targets Misleading Recycled Content Claims, Endorses Mass-Balance Accounting
A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced legislation to prohibit misleading recycled content claims and establish mass-balance accounting as an acceptable method for substantiating them. The Recycled Materials Attribution Act of 2026 was introduced by Rep. Langworthy (R-NY) on February 11, 2026, and is currently pending before the House Energy and Commerce Committee. The text […]
Pet Food Brand to Modify ‘Made in USA’ and ‘All Natural’ Claims After NAD Review
Sundays for Dogs will discontinue certain “Made in USA” and “all natural ingredients” claims following recommendations from the Better Business Bureau’s National Advertising Division (NAD), the industry self-regulatory body announced April 17, 2026. According to NAD, the dog food manufacturer sources most of its ingredients domestically. However, because “certain key ingredients, including beef bone and […]
California Bill Would Strip ‘Compostable’ Label from Plastic Products
California lawmakers are weighing legislation targeting plastics in organic waste streams, characterizing plastic as a contaminant in the composting process. Beginning January 1, 2027, Assembly Bill 1812 would prohibit the sale of products labeled with the terms “compostable” or “home compostable” that are made wholly or partially of plastic. It would also update the requirements […]
Keurig Hit with Class Action over ‘Recyclable’ K-Cups
A California consumer has launched a putative class action against Keurig Dr. Pepper, alleging that the beverage giant’s single-serve coffee pods are deceptively labeled as “recyclable” because most recycling centers are unable to accept them. According to the complaint, filed April 7, 2026, Keurig K-Cups are virtually non-recyclable due to their small size, multi-material design, […]
Apple’s Own Chemical Policies Sink Its Bid to Toss PFAS Watch Band Suit
A federal court has refused to toss a proposed class action accusing Apple of selling smartwatch bands laced with a PFAS known as PFHxA, finding that Apple’s own internal restrictions on PFHxA gave the plaintiffs enough to show the watchbands posed a plausible health risk. The Northern District of California’s March 16, 2026, order found that […]
Eggland ‘Free to Roam’ Claim Plausibly Misleading, Court Rules
A proposed class action challenging animal welfare claims on Eggland’s Best cage-free eggs can continue, the Northern District of Illinois ruled on February 27, 2026. The lawsuit asserts violations of state consumer protection and false advertising laws—the same statutes and “reasonable consumer” standard at the heart of most green marketing litigation—as well as nationwide unjust […]
Court Applies FTC Green Guides in Igloo Marketing Lawsuit
A proposed class action challenging recycled content, biodegradability, and “Made in USA” claims on Igloo-brand cooler products can proceed, the Eastern District of New York ruled on February 2, 2026. The case concerns unqualified recycled content and biodegradability claims on the front labels of various Igloo products. According to the court, these include “Made From Biodegradable […]
P&G Wins Dismissal of Dental Floss PFAS Lawsuit
A federal court has dismissed a proposed class action alleging that Procter & Gamble misled consumers about the health and environmental qualities of its dental floss due to the alleged presence of PFAS, holding that the plaintiff failed to establish standing. The suit relied on test results allegedly showing that Oral-B Glide products contain 302,400 ppm […]
Challenge to Mondelēz Sustainability Claims Advances With Narrowed Scope
A Illinois judge has allowed a putative class action challenging sustainability claims on Mondelēz International, Inc. products to proceed, while dismissing claims involving unpurchased products and requests for injunctive relief. The case concerns a variety of sustainability-related representations on Mondelēz products, including “100% Sustainably Sourced Cocoa” claims on Oreo-brand cookies. The plaintiff, a California consumer, […]