tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32246593.post7980296325225539116..comments2023-11-05T01:03:44.922-08:00Comments on Car(bon)free in California: The Consumption Conundrum...Charleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18093468302256896004noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32246593.post-45123140423597463802007-12-20T00:06:00.000-08:002007-12-20T00:06:00.000-08:00I always believe green consumption is still consum...I always believe green consumption is still consumption. I will go for green alternatives when it comes to daily needs, such as dish soap, tooth paste, and food. But if I normally don't need an item and end up buying its green cousin, then I am just plainly greenwashed. <BR/><BR/>A while ago, there were all these media stories about this "I am not a plastic bag" designer bag. Apparently people fought with each other to get the canvas bag for $25. The general consensus of the articles was that if people wanted to pay $25 for a canvas shopping bag, it was still a "green" thing to do, because they would now avoid using plastic bags. Six months later, I can honestly say that I have never ever spotted a person using a "I am not a plastic bag" bag anywhere. Most people who actually bring their own bags in grocery stores use the store offered ones or bags collected over the years from conferences, trade shows, or other venues. So to me, this bag is a great example of greenwash. Green consumption is still consumption. Face it.Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08802095439539749048noreply@blogger.com