I'm green, as in how you look when you're sick. I'm sick if hearing about everything green.
Now don't get me wrong, I fully recognize that we as a human race have not been kind to the earth. I know we need to change, and I fully support this effort. However, I am sick of the commercialism of the "green" movement, and the "green-washing" of things that aren't particularly good for the environment.
I mean really eco chic clothing? Sustainable weddings? Green issues of every publication under the sun? It all seems like it's gone a bit too far. What is sustainable about encouraging people to "buy more stuff"?
I don't think this should be about fashion, it should be about meaningful change.
What are your thoughts?
4.20.2008
i'm really green!
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My husband and I comment on this just about every commercial break. Going "green" is a fad. I hope it gets people to jump on the bandwagon, but at the same time, when it's not in style anymore, will they stay on? In total agreement with you :)
I agree with you that it should not be something to sell more stuff. Although, I think that any effort in that direction is a good thing. Recycling is not a new concept and I think it is for some, and this is craziness to me.
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Wow! I have a few soap boxes on this subject as well. I graduated from the college of natural resources, so, I heard a lot of "green" stuff my whole college career. I could go on and on. However, for lack of time and space, can I just say that going to the extreme isn't always a good thing. Being a good steward over the earth doesn't mean we have to wear cologne that smells like bark or wear shirts made from recycled plastic. I think common sense and a sincere desire to take care of the earth can go a long way in your daily decisions.
Hey I stumbled upon your blog from Sussy and I totally agree! It's totally about meaningful change and not doing what's "trendy" just to buy new stuff.
love your blog by the way!
I agree it has become a marketing scheme to just buy more STUFF. But I think if we try to change little by little we can become more environment-minded. When I buy new sheets, I'll buy organic cotton. When my light bulbs burn out I switch to the compact fluorescents. I'm doing the little things like recycling & trying to use less energy, but trying not to go crazy in replacing things that are perfectly fine.
and thrifting! :)
I totally agree that "going green" seems to some, more about being "in" than anything else. I do have to say though, that I have been thinking more about making wiser choices when it comes to consumption so maybe it's not all bad.
You have hit the nail on the head! I do believe that the commercialization of "going green" has done some good, but the bandwagon effect is making me sick! With all of these advertisements towards cool new 'green' stuff we can all go out and buy, but they aren't offering good solutions with what to do with our old crappy stuff.
I can see where you're coming from, and the green fad is a little overwhelming right now, but what's wrong with making eco-friendly products for people to buy if they would have bought the un-eco-friendly version of that product anyway? Besides "Green publications," I feel like most items that are going green are things that people buy on a regular basis, not just superfluous "stuff." So I'm all for buying sustainably made versions of my regular purchases!
You said it a lot nicer than me. I am really getting tired of feeling guilty for things that I do because all of a sudden they are not considered "green". I try not to be wasteful and teach my children the same thing. What scares me more is the term organic and all that it does and does not imply.
I agree, what is the point of going green if it requires dumping what you have and then re-purchasing. It encourages hyper-consumerism and more waste. I believe the best way we can be "green" is to use what we have, share what we are not using (or sell to a fellow Craigster!) and make sure we are not being wasteful. While all this awareness is very good for everyone to hear--as there are many oblivious to anyone but themselves--it's gone a little too far. The sustainable wedding? Yikes!
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