Comments on: Dumb green ideas that leave ya wondering, why? http://greenerworking.com/dumb-green-ideas-that-leave-ya-wondering-why-2 Just another WordPress weblog Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:35:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Jackie http://greenerworking.com/dumb-green-ideas-that-leave-ya-wondering-why-2/comment-page-1#comment-4615 Jackie Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:21:39 +0000 http://greenerworking.com/?p=8315#comment-4615 I'd like to disagree that #5 - that the light curtain is a bad idea. There are many people who work during the day who could have the shades drawn during the day while they are gone. This could be useful. I also agree that reusable bags are a great idea! It is about reduction not complete elimination. I’d like to disagree that #5 – that the light curtain is a bad idea. There are many people who work during the day who could have the shades drawn during the day while they are gone. This could be useful.

I also agree that reusable bags are a great idea! It is about reduction not complete elimination.

]]> By: Jason http://greenerworking.com/dumb-green-ideas-that-leave-ya-wondering-why-2/comment-page-1#comment-4391 Jason Fri, 05 Feb 2010 21:50:06 +0000 http://greenerworking.com/?p=8315#comment-4391 I have a serious problem with #1. I am sorry, but reusable bags are a great idea! Even though they should not necessarily replace the plastic version, I think the reduction of useage and amount of plastic bags is a great trade off. The plastic bag use as a reusable trash bag or dog duty clean up is good, however the fact that they are stronger and carry more grocery items; therefore, causing someone to "buy more groceries" is completely absurd. Just because they're stronger doesn't mean you automatically buy more groceries. You buy more groceries because you consciously make the decision to buy more items. With that said even, what is the real problem with buying more items? It's not that you needed the help to carry the bags out to your car, it might even be more beneficial in the fact that you buy the items you need with less trips to the store.....conserving energy! The reduction of plastic, not elimination is what we all should try to achieve. I have a serious problem with #1. I am sorry, but reusable bags are a great idea! Even though they should not necessarily replace the plastic version, I think the reduction of useage and amount of plastic bags is a great trade off. The plastic bag use as a reusable trash bag or dog duty clean up is good, however the fact that they are stronger and carry more grocery items; therefore, causing someone to “buy more groceries” is completely absurd. Just because they’re stronger doesn’t mean you automatically buy more groceries. You buy more groceries because you consciously make the decision to buy more items. With that said even, what is the real problem with buying more items? It’s not that you needed the help to carry the bags out to your car, it might even be more beneficial in the fact that you buy the items you need with less trips to the store…..conserving energy! The reduction of plastic, not elimination is what we all should try to achieve.

]]> By: Amber Amber B-Bamber http://greenerworking.com/dumb-green-ideas-that-leave-ya-wondering-why-2/comment-page-1#comment-4376 Amber Amber B-Bamber Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:25:58 +0000 http://greenerworking.com/?p=8315#comment-4376 I'm glad that companies are coming out with green products as cleaner air, water & crops will better guarantee the future of humanity. Green is a trend, but at least it's a good trend for once, & no matter how many things come out that aren't actually green, many are. I hope consumers continue to demand green-ness from companies & reward the ones who do come up with the best ideas for cleaner air, water & food. Who knows, maybe the cancer rate could finally start to decrease with this... I’m glad that companies are coming out with green products as cleaner air, water & crops will better guarantee the future of humanity. Green is a trend, but at least it’s a good trend for once, & no matter how many things come out that aren’t actually green, many are. I hope consumers continue to demand green-ness from companies & reward the ones who do come up with the best ideas for cleaner air, water & food. Who knows, maybe the cancer rate could finally start to decrease with this…

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