ExxonMobil has countersued California Attorney General Rob Bonta and environmentalists in response to claims regarding plastic pollution. The lawsuit, filed on January 16, 2025, alleges that these groups are misusing legal processes to further their agendas. ExxonMobil's CEO, Darren Woods, commented on the situation, stating that there is a growing trend of activists and some politicians hijacking legitimate processes. In a related development, Procter & Gamble is facing a lawsuit, filed on January 17, 2025, accusing the company of environmental deception related to its Charmin toilet paper packaging, which allegedly misleads consumers about its sourcing practices. This accusation falls under the category of greenwashing, a term used to describe misleading claims about environmental benefits.