9.9.2010 3:47 PM  6 Green Scams You Should Look Out For  Some
green products have many virtues, while others should be left on
the shelf.  green label Photo: Gregor Schuster/Getty Images  By
Jim Motavalli  I was recently shafted by a car rental company
that uses every trick in the book to separate its customers from
cash in the most obnoxious way possible. But flim-flam is
widespread, and it's even invaded the world of green. Sadly, an
"environmentally friendly" label isn't necessarily insulation
against bad business practices. Here are a few of the tactics
green-themed marketers use to make themselves look "greener"
than they really are:  1. We give a portion of our proceeds to
the cause. This sounds good, but it can be a red flag. Unless
the organization specifies exactly what percentage it's donating
(and whether it's a percentage of profits or of gross sales),
the amount could be minuscule. I Googled the phrase, and found
that use of the vague language is widespread -- and deliberately
so. The lawyered te