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Some people are sceptical of the green movement

By News Minder at 07/21/08 12:51

I personally have always believed in recycling things that could be recycled. I am by no means an extremist in this area though. I do my part and try to buy products that represent companies with a green outlook. Some people though do not really think it is worth their time.

Some think that there is no way that one person turning off their lights will make a difference and they are probably right, but it is when many people have the same mindset that something really makes a difference. To read an opinion of a nonbeliever in the green movement visit, timestranscript.com - Ouch! Becoming 'green' is starting to hurt.

Becoming a Certified Green Business

It may not sound like a huge effort for a company to change its ways and recycle a little, but it actually presents quite a challenge in some aspects of the process. Sure, you can cut back on electricity and water usage and save money by recycling and reusing, but businesses want these changes to be apparent to customers and the general public as well.

This is where a green business certification would come in. Unfortunately, there may be some out there that do not deliver all that they say they will. Since there is no regulation or guidelines for these certifications yet, people may be easily mislead. To read more about the certifications visit, Navigating the Wilderness of Green Business Certifications.

Give up the unnecessary to save the environment

All of the big companies are putting forth their going green campaigns to appeal to a nation that supposedly is trying to save an environment that we so selfishly polluted. Well, how about getting rid of the unnecessary products that harm the environment.

For example, why do we even sell paper that is not some percentage recycled. That really doesn't make sense. And those horrible cans of "air" that are supposed to dust of a keyboard are completely useless and dangerous for the environment. See Tell Costco to stop selling climate crack | Gristmill: The environmental news blog | Grist for more details. If you really want to save the earth, stop with the unnecessary products.

[Ed note: How much of what you consume is *REALLY* necessary? hahha... you are talking about putting a halt to the U.S. Economy and American Lifestyle if we are to give up all "unnecessary products"! ]

TerraCycle is making Green Products

TerraCycle is one of the many companies that is making an effort to reduce polution and save natural resources by introducing Green products. It is great that the larger companies out there are taking action. If places that large can make a change for the better, why can't one family or one person, even.

Products that they sell are things like cleaning supplies and solvents. I always wondered if things like that would work without all of the industrial chemicals, but testimonials have been put forth that say they do. To read more about the products and services of TerraCycle visit, TerraCycle Products and Going Green - Associated Content.