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Buying Green
| Mission: | to discuss our favorite green products and what Buying Green really means. |
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| Founder: |
 Nicole sorochan,
Victoria |
| Description: | This group should discuss ways to consume more eco-friendly. We all need to consume- but we can learn to consume responsibly. We need to focus on supporting companies that understand the importance of sustainability and the environment. |
| Details: | In December 2007, environmental marketing company TerraChoice gained national press coverage for releasing a study called "The Six Sins of Greenwashing," which found that 99% of 1,018 common consumer products randomly surveyed for the study were guilty of greenwashing. According to the study, the six sins of greenwashing are: Sin of the Hidden Trade-Off: e.g. “Energy-efficient†electronics that contain hazardous materials. 998 products and 57% of all environmental claims committed this Sin. Sin of No Proof: e.g. Shampoos claiming to be “certified organic,†but with no verifiable certification. 454 products and 26% of environmental claims committed this Sin. Sin of Vagueness: e.g. Products claiming to be 100% natural when many naturally-occurring substances are hazardous, like arsenic and formaldehyde (see appeal to nature). Seen in 196 products or 11% of environmental claims. Sin of Irrelevance: e.g. Products claiming to be CFC-free, even though CFCs were banned 20 years ago. This Sin was seen in 78 products and 4% of environmental claims. Sin of Fibbing: e.g. Products falsely claiming to be certified by an internationally recognized environmental standard like EcoLogo, Energy Star or Green Seal. Found in 10 products or less than 1% of environmental claims. Sin of Lesser of Two Evils: e.g. Organic cigarettes or “environmentally friendly†pesticides, This occurred in 17 products or 1% of environmental claims. |
| Tags: | green consumer consume eco-friendly products buy green-washing |
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News & Discussions
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Videos
Green Resolutions: Meatless Mondays
GreenTV | 03 January 2011 | This list of daily resolutions came from The Daily Greens. It is a simple guideline to follow just one weekday out of the week so you can develop your new lifestyle......
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GreenTV | 03 January 2011 | This list of daily resolutions came from The Daily Greens. It is a simple guideline to follow just one weekday out of the week so you can develop your new lifestyle......
Connected to: Water Impacts Pop Culture Campaigns Buying Green Green Innovation Direct Action Repower America Water Solutions Green Marketing & Messaging Fired Up Media
Environmentalism on the Half Shell
NationalGeographic 22 December 2010 Once plentiful, can Chesapeake Bay oysters make a comeback? Chef and National... more info Once plentiful, can Chesapeake Bay oysters make a comeback? Chef......
Connected to: Water Impacts Emperilled Ecosystems Ecological Sanitation Buying Green Green Innovation Sustainable Seafood Green Marketing & Messaging Fired Up Media
NationalGeographic 22 December 2010 Once plentiful, can Chesapeake Bay oysters make a comeback? Chef and National... more info Once plentiful, can Chesapeake Bay oysters make a comeback? Chef......
Connected to: Water Impacts Emperilled Ecosystems Ecological Sanitation Buying Green Green Innovation Sustainable Seafood Green Marketing & Messaging Fired Up Media
Planet 100: Uncovering Urban Farming
PlanetGreenTV | 13 December 2010 | Urban farms are sprouting up all over America. And with more people than ever choosing to live in cities, it makes sense to grow food where most of the world's......
Connected to: Organic Farming Water Impacts Green Gardening Buying Green Green Innovation Direct Action URBAN GARDENS
PlanetGreenTV | 13 December 2010 | Urban farms are sprouting up all over America. And with more people than ever choosing to live in cities, it makes sense to grow food where most of the world's......
Connected to: Organic Farming Water Impacts Green Gardening Buying Green Green Innovation Direct Action URBAN GARDENS
Building the Green Economy: The Food Industry -Some Startling Statistics
greenforall | 15 December 2010 | In this edition of Building the Green Economy, we look at the challenges facing our agriculture industry and highlight the opportunities and innovation occurring......
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greenforall | 15 December 2010 | In this edition of Building the Green Economy, we look at the challenges facing our agriculture industry and highlight the opportunities and innovation occurring......
Connected to: Organic Farming Water Impacts Green Gardening Buying Green Green Innovation Direct Action Green Marketing & Messaging Fired Up Media URBAN GARDENS
Dr. Andrew Weil on pesticides in our food
EnvironmentalWG | 29 April 2010 | Dr. Andrew Weil, renowned medical expert on natural health and wellness, tells why and how he uses the Dirty Dozen and Clean 15 lists from EWG's Shoppers Guide......
Connected to: Organic Farming Water Impacts Emperilled Ecosystems Green Gardening Buying Green Green Innovation Direct Action Green Marketing & Messaging URBAN GARDENS
EnvironmentalWG | 29 April 2010 | Dr. Andrew Weil, renowned medical expert on natural health and wellness, tells why and how he uses the Dirty Dozen and Clean 15 lists from EWG's Shoppers Guide......
Connected to: Organic Farming Water Impacts Emperilled Ecosystems Green Gardening Buying Green Green Innovation Direct Action Green Marketing & Messaging URBAN GARDENS
New Wave of Houses: Smaller the Better
AssociatedPress | 29 November 2010 | As Americans downsize in the aftermath of a colossal real estate bust, at least one tiny corner of the housing market appears to be thriving. Tiny houses are......
Connected to: Building and renovating for Sustainable Living Buying Green Green Marketing & Messaging
AssociatedPress | 29 November 2010 | As Americans downsize in the aftermath of a colossal real estate bust, at least one tiny corner of the housing market appears to be thriving. Tiny houses are......
Connected to: Building and renovating for Sustainable Living Buying Green Green Marketing & Messaging
Electric Vehicles Could Put Stress on Power Grid
AssociatedPress | 21 November 2010 | The first mass-market electric cars go on sale next month, and the nation's electric utilities couldn't be more thrilled, or worried. (Nov. 22)...
Connected to: Buying Green Repower America Green Marketing & Messaging
AssociatedPress | 21 November 2010 | The first mass-market electric cars go on sale next month, and the nation's electric utilities couldn't be more thrilled, or worried. (Nov. 22)...
Connected to: Buying Green Repower America Green Marketing & Messaging
Healthy Homes: DIY Organic Cleaning
plumtv | 10 November 2010 Tim Szergut of Organic Housekeepers shows us how to mix up a bottle of organic cleaning solution. The final product is toxin free, opposed to other household cleaners......
Connected to: Water Impacts Buying Green Green Innovation Green Marketing & Messaging
plumtv | 10 November 2010 Tim Szergut of Organic Housekeepers shows us how to mix up a bottle of organic cleaning solution. The final product is toxin free, opposed to other household cleaners......
Connected to: Water Impacts Buying Green Green Innovation Green Marketing & Messaging
How to Green Your Wardrobe
How to Green Your Wardrobe From: Howcast | 09 April 2009 | Expand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video. Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from......
Connected to: Buying Green Green Marketing & Messaging
How to Green Your Wardrobe From: Howcast | 09 April 2009 | Expand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video. Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from......
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How to Choose Green Appliances
How to Choose Green Appliances From: Howcast | 09 April 2009 | Expand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video. Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos......
Connected to: Household Power Saving Tips Buying Green Green Marketing & Messaging
How to Choose Green Appliances From: Howcast | 09 April 2009 | Expand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video. Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos......
Connected to: Household Power Saving Tips Buying Green Green Marketing & Messaging
