Business for Social Responsibility (BSR) has just released a co-authored new report, “Understanding and Preventing Greenwash: A Business Guide,” to help companies better communicate their environmental message based on a company’s true sustainability practices.
As a leader in LOHAS marketing, green marketing strategy and eco advertising, I have a deep understanding of the LOHAS consumer and have worked on many organic campaigns. While the advertising industry has long ago established that "sex sells," I maintain that "truth sells."
So, to companies who are thinking about engaging in a little greenwashing, I'd recommend that you don't. Once trust is broken with your customer, audience or market, earning it back is not only an extraordinarily expensive proposition—it can be downright impossible. Why risk your business on a lie?
Lisa Proctor is the president and creative director for firefly180 marketing—
a branding and advertising agency that specializes in LOHAS marketing, wellness marketing, green marketing and renewable energy marketing
I was just invited to be a college guest lecturer for a promotional writing course. As an expert in the categories of wellness promotion, green advertising, green energy marketing, wellness marketing and LOHAS marketing, I have been honored to build strategy and create campaigns for many wellness companies and progressive businesses. I love sharing my experience with students.
picked organic greens and veggies from her garden. Not only did that mean I had "instant dinner," her thoughtfulness was definitely the best part of my day.
Because so much of the work we do at firefly180 marketing is transferred digitally, we seldom have a need for a courier service. But when we do, we choose green. EcoXpress.com to be precise. It's such a simple choice that not only supports other green businesses, it also supports our commitment to lightening our carbon footprint. 
I just responded to a media request from a journalist who was wondering, "Who buys green and why?"
There's a lot of talk in the industry about wellness marketing. For us, at firefly180 marketing, wellness marketing transcends the medical industry. Pharmaceuticals. And the typical cadre of doctors, nurses and specialists. 
Recently, in a tiny West African village in Guinea, opportunity knocked.
We've all seen the commercials, youtube videos and national media about the quirky blanket with sleeves that's raked in nearly $100 million during an economic period that's seen the near collapse of the mortgage industry, the demise of GM and 15 million jobs lost.
Their electronic recycling program which allows customers to trade in and recycle laptops, cell phones, digital cameras and gaming systems, is a smart environmental communication strategy. It's fast. It's easy. And of course, you can always replace what you recycle with the electronic selection offered at the store. But the beauty of the program is that Costco is taking responsibility for the waste caused by products they sell. 
communications, LOHAS, wellness promotion and wellness marketing. In short, I've worked with a lot of wellness companies and businesses creating social and environmental change.
the Western world until a few decades ago. Their life today is much as it has been for eons. They live in harmony with the forest. Use blow guns for hunting. And subsist on a diet that includes manioc and fruit. These culturally rich and wise people chose to reach out to those of us in the west, because they were directed by their dreams. They "saw" the strength and possibilities for planetary healing when the North American eagle and the South American condor flew together. 
sugarcane," these single-use plates could well be a better alternative. While I applaud the company for greening their line, I wish they would have given consumers more credit. Savvy green and LOHAS consumers want to be more than "marketed to." Solo's ads and packaging do not reveal a breakdown of their product's content. And on the product's site, there is no mention of content on product pages—instead you have to drill deep into the FAQs to find that this line contains just 20% post consumer fiber. Why is this information buried? It's not necessarily bad. It may not be perfect, but it's definitely a step forward. 
At firefly180 marketing, we're not your traditional advertising agency. Sure we do great work. Sure we win awards. But we specialize in working with progressive businesses and wellness companies where we focus on green advertising, LOHAS, wellness marketing, wellness promotion, organic campaigns, renewable energy and yoga advertising. We believe that business is the most powerful force for change on the planet. And to that end, we are passionate about leveraging marketing as a force for good. 
As an expert in green public relations, wellness promotion and wellness marketing, I very much believe in the power of consumer choice. I know my choices are a vital part of growing the market for organic and sustainable brands.
As is usually the case, great organic brands lend themselves perfectly to wellness marketing, wellness promotion and green public relations. That is definitely the case with a new product launch from Verterra. This green business, which produces single-use plates made from fallen bamboo leaves pressed together by heat, is on the leading edge. Unique, beautiful, durable and compostable, these plates make a lasting impression.
Often before starting work, I spritz my office with an Intelligent Nutrients aroma called FOCUS. This organic aroma not only smells great, its ingredients are especially blended to instantly bring clarity and focus to the mind. It's never failed me.
. I was alone, without my cell phone and my friends and family had only a vague idea of where I was. (Being from the midwest and not knowing what to expect, I shot this photo, just in case I might need it at an emergency room somewhere.)
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