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going green: Green Lies - 02/16/09 12:41 PM
Let me get this out of the way immediately:  There is NO government or official definition for the term 'Environmentally Friendly.' 
Those two little words have become an industry onto themselves.  A marketing tool and claim by advertisers, manufactures and others to sell their products to the uninformed masses that want to do the right thing.
The term 'Greenwash' is now used to describe this type of disinformation.
It leaves an all together nasty taste in the consumer psyche.
I believe most people  are enthusiastic and well intentioned when it comes to making a difference regarding their carbon print.  However, and … (11 comments)

going green: Going Green as a cover: The coming Crisis! - 12/05/08 01:51 PM
I am not a psychic, but I have been blogging about this for over a year now. 
I have received some pretty outrageous comments letting me know that I am nothing but negative.  How dare I question anybody who says they are going green? 
Well, my friends, the facts are becoming quite clear:  consumers are not swayed by green labels anymore.  They certainly are not impressed by 'advocates' who preach the green lifestyle and drive Hummers to their McMansions.
It  took our economy going into the toilet for people to wake up on so many fronts.
It is a fact that when … (6 comments)

going green: They Shoot Realtors, Don't They? - 05/29/08 03:22 PM
I am pretty new at being a Realtor.  However, the venom directed at my profession is pretty shocking, still.
The following are excerpts from posts to www.Allrealtorssuck.blogspot.com  This is one of many websites that have sprung up in the last three years that allow customers to vent their anger at the people they think are the culprits behind our weak economy.
"Realtors are lazy, worthless scum who collect a huge amount of money for doing nothing."
"All Realtors suck, but you can't blame them....after all the brokers teach them to be the scum they are."
"Realtors are cons and rip offs.  They … (69 comments)

going green: No Turn Unstoned! My critics speak. - 03/12/08 01:43 PM
Yes, well.  Here I have been making friends and fans all along.
Not!
My last entry I'm Organic...Eat me!prompted two phone calls from Active Rain Morality Leaders.  I was told that my choice of title was "disgusting," and they were horrified that it was in THEIR group.
I pointed out that it was an example of irony.  Of course you had to read the entry to get it. 
One of the callers had NOT READ the post.  So much for a judgement call.
So, in keeping with the proceedings, I have collected some of the more interesting 'bits of encouragement' I … (222 comments)

going green: Green Laundry Room 101 - 10/20/07 01:58 AM
One of the more interesting ironies that I have discovered in my green-journey is that ‘cleaning products’ cause the most damage and waste.
Think about that for a second.
Many of the products we use to clean our surroundings, our clothes, and our daily utensils are filled with harsh, dangerous chemicals that are directly linked to many diseases.
That’s not to mention what it is doing to the environment.
This entry is about saving money by taking small steps toward making better, earth friendly decisions.  Consumers have the right to seek out and purchase eco-friendly products.  These items, however, are not always at the supermarket.
Let’s … (8 comments)

going green: When did Going Green become a Political Issue? - 10/19/07 11:28 PM
Wanting to become aware of the carbon prints we leave behind comes with age.  I couldn't have cared less 10 years ago.  Actually, the people who were talking about green issues sounded a little nuts to begin with.
And now, at 41 years of age, I feel I am finally ready to take a good look at some of my actions.  Am I a mindless consumer that buys and throws away without any regard for future consequences?  I have been, I still am today, and hopefully soon I will be able to tell you a different story.
As with anything, there is a … (32 comments)

 

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