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Tuesday, May 13, 2008 --- 73 days ago http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheDaily-Latest/~3/289252482/
| The idea of going green is catching on in a big way with consumers, local organizations, cities, governments and corporations. Commercials on TV advertise how green and progressive a company is, even a car company like Chevy that has had big trucks with low fuel efficiency in the past. Being green is in. And everybody wants to be in.
But is it good that these corporations are going green?
What are the consequences of a fad surrounding the green concept? Are these companies genuinely concerned about the environment, or is it just a façade to bring in customers? When companies like Wal-Mart announce a sustainability line and organic products, there is reason to be skeptical about the true benefits of this green frenzy.
Consumers are increasingly flocking to environmentally friendly products and organic foods. As the concern over climate change increases, recycling and environmentalism have become important. R.E.I. now sells recycled fleece clothing. Some park benches are made of recycled products. Antique shops sell local products to promote the low transport costs and low pollution the products yield. Organic foods are seen as healthier for both the body and the soil, and more humane for animals. Cities such as San Francisco have banned bottled water at city departments and events to encourage the use of tap water, which has a lower transport cost.
Recently, Wal-Mart has announced it will be providing consumers with a w ... |
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