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gijoe · 08-08-2009, 08:32 AM

I am not totally against living but I am talking about those who think that they are leading a green lifestyle. I know it sounds confusing but a few people buy green products in additional to their normal needs. I have been greatly bothered by such people who think that consumption of green products is green living. I firmly believe that the key is to consume less.

rabbitino · 08-08-2009, 08:34 AM

For me, buying close to home, from local farmers is one of the "greenest" things you can do....

bookcar · 08-08-2009, 08:36 AM

Lots of people think that if something is recycleable that it is "green." But is it actually recycled? They also forget about the reduce and reuse part, which come first.

canapple · 08-08-2009, 08:37 AM

I think those who believe recycling is actually doing any good is mistaken. Although the efforts of all are admirable.

cincyfrees · 08-08-2009, 08:40 AM

Consumers need to demand packaging that is not oversized that way it would be more greener. Only if shoppers would shop with canvas totes then I could say that it would save a lot of plastic going to the landfills.

kardary · 08-08-2009, 08:41 AM

The facts are that to reuse materials that are recycled cost companies more than to just put out 'new'. Most of what we put in recycle bins ends up in our landfills;

Pacific Letterhead · 10-14-2009, 06:57 PM

But at least they are reducing their impact. A completely lifestyle change may be drastic to most people who aren't used to living completely Green, so any step in the right direction should be praised and encouraged. Information on how to further delve into the Green life is also beneficial to anyone wanting to take the right steps.

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08-08-2009, 08:32 AM	#1
gijoe Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 1	misconceptions? I am not totally against living but I am talking about those who think that they are leading a green lifestyle. I know it sounds confusing but a few people buy green products in additional to their normal needs. I have been greatly bothered by such people who think that consumption of green products is green living. I firmly believe that the key is to consume less.

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08-08-2009, 08:34 AM	#2
rabbitino Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 5	For me, buying close to home, from local farmers is one of the "greenest" things you can do....

08-08-2009, 08:36 AM	#3
bookcar Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 5	Lots of people think that if something is recycleable that it is "green." But is it actually recycled? They also forget about the reduce and reuse part, which come first.

08-08-2009, 08:37 AM	#4
canapple Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 7	I think those who believe recycling is actually doing any good is mistaken. Although the efforts of all are admirable.

08-08-2009, 08:40 AM	#5
cincyfrees Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 7	Consumers need to demand packaging that is not oversized that way it would be more greener. Only if shoppers would shop with canvas totes then I could say that it would save a lot of plastic going to the landfills.

08-08-2009, 08:41 AM	#6
kardary Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 11	The facts are that to reuse materials that are recycled cost companies more than to just put out 'new'. Most of what we put in recycle bins ends up in our landfills;

10-14-2009, 06:57 PM	#7
Pacific Letterhead Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3	But at least they are reducing their impact. A completely lifestyle change may be drastic to most people who aren't used to living completely Green, so any step in the right direction should be praised and encouraged. Information on how to further delve into the Green life is also beneficial to anyone wanting to take the right steps. PacificLetterhead.com