Tech With TG: What Is Greenwashing and Why Did Manufacturers Stop Shipping Phone Chargers

Tech firms now put a lot of emphasis on environmental impact of their products and include environment-friendly measures to reduce their carbon footprint. Most recently, Apple announced a host of new products that it claims are carbon neutral. But is this all just greenwashing - a marketing strategy that promotes their brand as being environmentally conscious? In this episode of Tech with TG, we discuss the concept of greenwashing in detail, talk about its impact on consumers, and discuss some steps on how to not fall in its trap. We also talk about the trend where smartphone manufacturers like Apple and Samsung have stopped shipping charging adapters in the box with their smartphones.