What happens when consumers realise about green washing? A qualitative investigation
by Weng Marc Lim; Ding Hooi Ting; Victor Sudirman Bonaventure; Alan Putera Sendiawan; Pengestu Patanmacia Tanusina
International Journal of Global Environmental Issues (IJGENVI), Vol. 13, No. 1, 2013

Abstract: This study attempts to shed insights on consumers' current understanding of green offerings and the effects of exposure to green washing on future consumer purchasing behaviour. The study is exploratory in nature and employs qualitative in-depth interviews. Findings from the study suggest that currently, consumers are buying green products based on green claims by organisations, in which many consumers remain confused and uncertain about its authenticity. The after effects when consumers realise the existence of green washing points toward distrust, a more cautious future purchasing behaviour, and spreading its existence to other consumers through word-of-mouth communication. Implications and recommendations from the findings are also presented.

Online publication date: Sat, 26-Jul-2014

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