👉 Fake engineering, often referred to as "greenwashing" or "engineering deception," involves companies or organizations misleadingly presenting their products, practices, or environmental impact as more sustainable or eco-friendly than they truly are. This can include exaggerating the benefits of certain features, using vague or misleading terminology, or cherry-picking data to create a false impression of environmental responsibility. For example, a company might claim its product is "biodegradable" without providing evidence or specify that it only breaks down under certain conditions, which are not typically found in real-world scenarios. Such practices exploit consumer desire for eco-friendly options and can undermine genuine efforts towards sustainability by diluting the market's trust in authentic environmental claims.
