Greenwashing is defined as "the act of misleading consumers regarding the environmental practices of a company or the environmental benefits of a product or service" (UL Environment, 2013). As "green living" has become a marketable concept, and desirable consumers seek to enact a green identity, more companies are utilizing…

High and wasteful energy consumption practices have become a part of the American life style. The United States, with six percent of the world's population, is responsible for 33 percent of the world's energy consumption. Americans are now faced with shortages of primary fuels, especially natural gas and oil, and with stringency of electric power…

In 1967, the State Education Department published "Consumer Education--Materials for an Elective Course." This material has since been introduced into more than 500 of the New York State high schools. As a result of the interest in Consumer Education in the State and Nation, the Department has begun the preparation of a series of…