defining lines of thought
November's Eco-Article was about what it means to truly be green...
This Be Me
- Becky!!
- I work at Boone County Solid Waste as an Environmental Educator. It's the best job ever. My favorite part of my employment is connecting with residents of Northern Kentucky and sending info to those who'd like to get involved. So! Comment or contact! I am all about it! Naturally, any opions I express here are my own.
1 comment:
who cares if people have made being green a trend? why not harness that energy. although most people who claim to be green really aren't, it seems like people should just shift the trend to a green factor level which quantifies how green someone is. then the people who really aren't green won't really be able to fake it.
people who grow their own food should quantify what percentage of their own food is grown, and from that a corresponding green factor should be allocated. people who make their own biodiesel should get a green factor based upon how much of their fuel use is based upon biodiesel production. People who heat their home with solar energy should get a green factor based upon what percentage of their home is heated by solar energy. people who recycle clothing and furniture should get a green factor based on how much of their belongings were purchased used. someone who purchases a hemp purse or shoes should get a green credit. someone who has a re-usable shopping bag should get a certain green credit. The green credits should be added up and someone should get an overall green score. this will help quantify a green "poser" vs the real deal, and it will also help the public understand how much of their energy needs come from different places. People think they are doing a great thing for the world by using a re-usable shopping bag, but in reality the good that does is nowhere near what good someone does who chooses sustainable heating, transportation, and food sources.
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