Is going green a passing fad, or is it here to stay?
Green is pretty much everywhere you look; reusable bags, reusable coffee mugs and reusable water bottles. Countless companies are beginning to offer green products, from Reynolds Wrap (click the link for a coupon!),
Ziploc bags:
Clorox GreenWorks Cleaners:
These companies are making changes because consumers are asking for them. Going green is definitely trendy right now – for both companies and consumers.
Is green here to stay? Or is it just a passing fad?
It’s up to you.
Buy green products. Use green products. Ask for green products to be available in your store.
Don’t let those reusable bags just sit in your garage/laundry room/car – use them!
Continue to create the demand for green products, and going green will not only continue to be trendy, it will be here to stay.
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How do you go green in your daily life? I always carry a reusable coffee mug with me – as a bonus, most coffee shops give you a discount for doing so! 
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I have thought about this, too. I really hope not – but either way I will still continue to practice good environmental ways and reduce my carbon footprint as much as possible.
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I carry a Flip & Tumble reusable grocery bag in my purse. The bag folds up into a nice little pocket-sized pod, so it doesn’t take up much room.
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Great post Alison – I do think that Green is here to stay (although I am obviously biased). the examples you use above are interesting because some people may argue that these companies offering these products are simply “greenwashing” and not making a true effort to move more towards sustainability. There is a lot of controversy around Greenworks, in particular. And it is debatable if any type of plastic bag (resealable or not) can be considered Green at all. Still, your point is well-taken. We’d love to share your blog posts on our own GreenforGood.com – we’re just getting ready to launch the new version. Come check it out sometime – I’d love your feedback.
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Allison Reply:
February 5th, 2010 at 1:14 pm
Thanks David. I agree, not using aluminum foil or plastic bags is definitely the greenest choice, but I think it’s impractical to expect people to never use them. Making things green-er, is better than nothing. The other benefit from these large companies starting to offer green-er options is the enormous consumer base they reach – lots of plastic use can be eliminated by the sheer volume of consumers who may buy a product manufactured with less plastic.
Small changes add up!
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I realize that if I want these changes to be permanent and not a passing fad I have to buy the products and use them. I enjoy being a part of change.
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Excellent point Allison (and Cynthia). I’m also a big believer that small changes are the way to go to reach bigger changes. In general, people are not capable of making huge changes and/or sacrifices when it comes to their lifestyle. In my own case it took a couple of years but we *finally* got rid of all plastic containers and cups a few months ago – even though we had “gone Green” years ago when our twins were born.
Look forward to more posts and discussion!
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