Companies Try to Cash in on Green Trend, But Should Consumers Buy It?

re: Companies Try to Cash in on Green Trend, But Should Consumers Buy It?

BeeGirl — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 15:49:38 GMT

The product I have questions about is recycled toilet paper. (oh, the imagery!)

re: Companies Try to Cash in on Green Trend, But Should Consumers Buy It?

BeeGirl — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 16:59:40 GMT

One of the most misrepresented 'green' practices is recycling. Do you know where your e-waste goes?

http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2008/01/high-tech-trash/carroll-text

re: Companies Try to Cash in on Green Trend, But Should Consumers Buy It?

Magnolia — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 17:18:47 GMT

If a company is truly being environmentally responsible, they would not need to waste advertising dollars on proclaiming that fact. You do something because its the right thing to do, not so you can brag about it.

Be aware, educate ourselves, and refuse to accept products that will not list all the ingredients.

If we want to go a step further and learn about the various manufacturing processes, we can make even more informed decisions. The onus rests on us, the consumer, to know the products and services we are buying. Ask questions.

re: Companies Try to Cash in on Green Trend, But Should Consumers Buy It?

All Under Heaven — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 18:35:00 GMT

Corporate America can't be trusted. They're the core of greed, corruption, lies, harm, polluting, profiteering, and evil (in general). If they were truly green, they'd be green right from the start. And they don't have a reputable standing. This is just deceptive advertising. They've done that in the past, they've lied, is lying, and will lie and do anything to keep their profits coming. Some of the most corrupt lowlifes in the history of civilization.

Don't forget that it's Corporate America who keeps saying that polluting the Earth into a toxic inhabitable wasteland, waging useless wars, warming the planet into an oven, and poisoning everyone is a necessary cause (for them). So no, I don't trust them at all and I don't trust they've suddenly turned over a new leaf. Look at all those automakers and oil companies. Each one keeps saying they're the most green and innovative, except they've been saying that for years...

The truly green are those small companies making eco-friendly things long before the environmental movement but never gained as much attention.

re: Companies Try to Cash in on Green Trend, But Should Consumers Buy It?

Patty D — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 14:58:09 GMT

Ok here's a few ways to be really "green" and save a lot of money:
1. Soapnuts, make liquid from them and you can use if for anything from shampoo to toilet bowl cleaner.
2. Use vinegar and baking soda for cleaning and clearing sluggish drains.
3. Dr. Bronner's soap: again, amazingly versatile and goes a very long way.
I have virtually eliminated store bought cleaning supplies, laundry products etc and am mostly satisfied with the results. I use ECover in my dishwasher. Does anyone know a good substitute for dishwashers?

re: Companies Try to Cash in on Green Trend, But Should Consumers Buy It?

JWRM42 — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 23:44:03 GMT

The "green pitches" that always bugs me is when the boast about using 30% less plastic and 53% less paper. The thought running through my mind is that I'm paying the same for them to pay less on materials! Thieves! Just a little pet peeve of mine...

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re: Companies Try to Cash in on Green Trend, But Should Consumers Buy It?

Aaltrude — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 21:36:06 GMT

As the saying goes, its "Buyer beware".