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FTC Finds Truly Organic is Not

Green Building Law Update

By way of a federal court order that became final last month, Truly Organic Inc. million to settle a Federal Trade Commission greenwashing complaint alleging that their nationally marketed bath and beauty products are neither “certified organic” nor “vegan” as falsely claimed. and its founder will pay $1.76

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FTC Settles Charges Over Deceptive Zero VOC Claims

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Four paint companies have agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that they deceptively promoted products as containing zero volatile organic compounds (VOCs) or as emission free, including during and immediately after application. The Commission vote to accept the consent agreements was 2-0. after X number of hours).

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Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission Announces Grant Recipients

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The Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission (CAIC) has awarded $350,000 in grants for nine projects. The projects chosen for funding will rely upon partnerships between arts, economic development and government organizations in order to promote the arts and economic growth in Kansas. Posted by Heidi Schwartz.

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Frank Lloyd Wright's Park Avenue showroom demolished

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Commissioned in the mid-1950s by luxury auto importer Max Hoffman to market Jaguars, the 3,600-sf Hoffman Auto Showroom at 430 Park Avenue by Frank Lloyd Wright has been razed. Opened in 1955, the showroom features Wright''s signature organic style, with a spiraling ramp that circled a car display turntable.

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Texas Solar Power Association Founded To Promote Development Within The Industry

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The organization is comprised of businesses operating in Texas that are focused on retail and wholesale electric market opportunities. With growing demand for affordable electric power, the Texas Solar Power Association (TSPA) was announced with the mission to advance the development of solar electric generation in Texas.

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The Green False Claim Most Companies Are Making Without Realizing It

Green Building Law Blog

” The Federal Trade Commission released the long-awaited fourth edition of the "Green Guides" on October 11, 2012. Most who addressed this issue, however, disagreed with the Commission’s proposed guidance. 45) (“Section 5”), which prohibits “deceptive acts or practices in or affecting commerce.”

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Maryland Adopts 42 New Environmental Laws in 2021

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The bill also establishes a $10 million annual Urban Trees Program, administered by the Chesapeake Bay Trust, for the purpose of making grants to qualified organizations for native tree-planting projects in underserved urban areas. Prohibition on Balloon Releases. Carbon Reduction.

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