Comments on: We Cannot Shop Our Way Out Of The Climate Crisis.

By: Jennae @ Green & Gorgeous

Jennae @ Green & Gorgeous — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 02:42:46 +0000

You make an excellent point that tends to get lost in all the marketing of green products. I am all about buying green IF we have to buy, but living this lifestyle has made my realize that the greenest choice I can make is not to buy at all. Which I why I can count on one hand the number of item’s I’ve bought for myself this year just because I wanted them. There’s a learning curve, to be sure, but I’m proud of the change

By: Brandy

Brandy — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 20:57:44 +0000

YES! I am a little weary of people saying they are ‘going green’ but they just use that as an excuse to buy new bamboo sheets and towels, more reusable designer bags, expensive designer ‘eco’ furniture etc. Yes, when i need to replace my sheets I’ll make an eviro friendly choice, if my ikea bookshelf from college finally gives way i’ll buy a new one made from sustainable wood and enviro friendly finish but I’m not going to rush all my stuff (that has already consumed resources) to the landfill!

By: Tania

Tania — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 18:54:59 +0000

Great article!
I think the average consumer can connect to be greener through there consuming choices and hopefully get better from there… I know it’s a work in progress for me and my family.

By: Carla

Carla — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 17:34:58 +0000

I totally agree on all points mentioned. Before I buy something I always make sure there is something that I already have that I can use instead. If not, then I buy used. Buying new and “green” is usually my last resort.