Comments on: WE ADD UP Is Counting People Dedicated To Reducing Their Carbon Footprint. http://www.thegoodhuman.com/2007/11/27/we-add-up-is-counting-people-dedicated-to-reducing-their-carbon-footprint/ Sustainability, Environment, Progressive Politics, Peak Oil, Going Green. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 20:40:07 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: david http://www.thegoodhuman.com/2007/11/27/we-add-up-is-counting-people-dedicated-to-reducing-their-carbon-footprint/#comment-14185 david Thu, 07 Feb 2008 15:27:33 +0000 http://www.thegoodhuman.com/2007/11/27/we-add-up-is-counting-people-dedicated-to-reducing-their-carbon-footprint/#comment-14185 A good thought Chris, thanks for sharing it. It's a good way of looking at it, at least in this case! A good thought Chris, thanks for sharing it. It’s a good way of looking at it, at least in this case!

]]> By: Chris http://www.thegoodhuman.com/2007/11/27/we-add-up-is-counting-people-dedicated-to-reducing-their-carbon-footprint/#comment-14117 Chris Thu, 07 Feb 2008 05:49:19 +0000 http://www.thegoodhuman.com/2007/11/27/we-add-up-is-counting-people-dedicated-to-reducing-their-carbon-footprint/#comment-14117 I absolutely agree with Rachel that the most important things we can do to help have nothing to do with buying more stuff. I, too, am disheartened when I see really great organizations feeling the need to offer some sort of product to entice people to give to a worthy cause or to get involved. Normally, I don't go for it. However, this time I am. I am going to order a few of these particular shirts for my family; not because I want "something for my money" nor because I need it to feel special nor to get some sort of recognition for being "green" - I don't need any of that. I like the particular message that is on it. I look at this particular design as advertising for the "cause". If someone is stuck in line behind me at the grocery store or at a voting station - anywhere - and they read it and they think about it or they strike up a conversation (or even an argument) about it, I feel it's worth a try. For too many people still, the subject just isn't crossing their minds. I'm looking at it as a gentle reminder for them - even if it's for just a second. The more they see the message, out there in their neighborhood on an actual person who cares (and not just in the remote world of the TV or in a magazine) the more they may be influenced. At least, that's what I'm hoping. Maybe I'm just feeling desperate lately. I absolutely agree with Rachel that the most important things we can do to help have nothing to do with buying more stuff. I, too, am disheartened when I see really great organizations feeling the need to offer some sort of product to entice people to give to a worthy cause or to get involved. Normally, I don’t go for it. However, this time I am. I am going to order a few of these particular shirts for my family; not because I want “something for my money” nor because I need it to feel special nor to get some sort of recognition for being “green” – I don’t need any of that. I like the particular message that is on it. I look at this particular design as advertising for the “cause”. If someone is stuck in line behind me at the grocery store or at a voting station – anywhere – and they read it and they think about it or they strike up a conversation (or even an argument) about it, I feel it’s worth a try. For too many people still, the subject just isn’t crossing their minds. I’m looking at it as a gentle reminder for them – even if it’s for just a second. The more they see the message, out there in their neighborhood on an actual person who cares (and not just in the remote world of the TV or in a magazine) the more they may be influenced. At least, that’s what I’m hoping. Maybe I’m just feeling desperate lately.

]]> By: David http://www.thegoodhuman.com/2007/11/27/we-add-up-is-counting-people-dedicated-to-reducing-their-carbon-footprint/#comment-7630 David Mon, 03 Dec 2007 00:05:08 +0000 http://www.thegoodhuman.com/2007/11/27/we-add-up-is-counting-people-dedicated-to-reducing-their-carbon-footprint/#comment-7630 Honestly, buying nothing is the best thing we can all do, but for those just getting involved, they want something to show off for their involvement. And at least with these shirts, some of the money goes to charity. Thanks for the comment Rachel! Honestly, buying nothing is the best thing we can all do, but for those just getting involved, they want something to show off for their involvement. And at least with these shirts, some of the money goes to charity. Thanks for the comment Rachel!

]]> By: Rachel http://www.thegoodhuman.com/2007/11/27/we-add-up-is-counting-people-dedicated-to-reducing-their-carbon-footprint/#comment-7624 Rachel Sun, 02 Dec 2007 13:15:00 +0000 http://www.thegoodhuman.com/2007/11/27/we-add-up-is-counting-people-dedicated-to-reducing-their-carbon-footprint/#comment-7624 David, Thanks for the response. I understand that some people want something to show for their contribution. My frustration is that some of the greenest choices don't yield immediately visible results. I am heartened to see the sprouting of green culture, but also dismayed that most people view this as an opportunity to buy something new, as a means of wearing their green cred on their sleeves. Often the humble, minimalist, non-trendy solutions bring forth the most positive change. David,

Thanks for the response. I understand that some people want something to show for their contribution. My frustration is that some of the greenest choices don’t yield immediately visible results. I am heartened to see the sprouting of green culture, but also dismayed that most people view this as an opportunity to buy something new, as a means of wearing their green cred on their sleeves. Often the humble, minimalist, non-trendy solutions bring forth the most positive change.

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