Comments on: I Am Responsible for the Corporate World’s Waste, or A Lesson in Micro Economics http://frugallygreen.org/i-am-responsible-for-the-corporate-worlds-waste-or-a-lesson-in-micro-economics/ Saving Earth one dollar at a time Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:07:15 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Monique Rio http://frugallygreen.org/i-am-responsible-for-the-corporate-worlds-waste-or-a-lesson-in-micro-economics/#comment-776 Monique Rio Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:03:43 +0000 http://frugallygreen.org/?p=894#comment-776 What you say makes a lot of sense. The question is, how do we know what is an ethical, sustainable purchase? Labels lie. Organic doesn't mean sustainable. Free range doesn't necessarilly mean what it sounds like it should mean. Made in America doesn't guarantee that the majority of the product was made in America. How much energy went into making that shoe made from recycled car tires? How do we know it was made by Union workers? It's not advertised on the box. I agree with your argument. If more people tried to make good, ethical, frugal, green purchase we'd see more options. If people valued transparency we'd see a shift toward transparency. I'm just whing that not all of the information is there, and I'm afraid that people may believe they're making green decisions when they really aren't. What you say makes a lot of sense. The question is, how do we know what is an ethical, sustainable purchase?

Labels lie. Organic doesn’t mean sustainable. Free range doesn’t necessarilly mean what it sounds like it should mean. Made in America doesn’t guarantee that the majority of the product was made in America.

How much energy went into making that shoe made from recycled car tires? How do we know it was made by Union workers? It’s not advertised on the box.

I agree with your argument. If more people tried to make good, ethical, frugal, green purchase we’d see more options. If people valued transparency we’d see a shift toward transparency. I’m just whing that not all of the information is there, and I’m afraid that people may believe they’re making green decisions when they really aren’t.

]]> By: Tyler http://frugallygreen.org/i-am-responsible-for-the-corporate-worlds-waste-or-a-lesson-in-micro-economics/#comment-590 Tyler Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:03:21 +0000 http://frugallygreen.org/?p=894#comment-590 Hey Travis, Thanks for your comment. It's true that many companies are only focused on the bottom line. That's why I make the point that it's our responsibility to make sure that environmental factors become an integral part of that bottom line. Hey Travis,

Thanks for your comment. It’s true that many companies are only focused on the bottom line. That’s why I make the point that it’s our responsibility to make sure that environmental factors become an integral part of that bottom line.

]]> By: Travis http://frugallygreen.org/i-am-responsible-for-the-corporate-worlds-waste-or-a-lesson-in-micro-economics/#comment-585 Travis Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:21:22 +0000 http://frugallygreen.org/?p=894#comment-585 I think the "big boys" are definitely the ones causing all the problems. When I worked in a pharmacy, for YEARS they would waste such copious amounts of paper and plastic that it became sickening. Most corporations have no thought whatsoever for anything that's not in their profit margins. I think the “big boys” are definitely the ones causing all the problems. When I worked in a pharmacy, for YEARS they would waste such copious amounts of paper and plastic that it became sickening. Most corporations have no thought whatsoever for anything that’s not in their profit margins.

]]> By: Money Hacks Carnival #88 – Economic Recovery Edition - Amateur Asset Allocator http://frugallygreen.org/i-am-responsible-for-the-corporate-worlds-waste-or-a-lesson-in-micro-economics/#comment-584 Money Hacks Carnival #88 – Economic Recovery Edition - Amateur Asset Allocator Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:33:42 +0000 http://frugallygreen.org/?p=894#comment-584 [...] presents I Am Responsible for the Corporate World’s Waste, or A Lesson in Micro Economics posted at Frugally Green.  Finally, somebody who understands how the world works.  Corporations [...] [...] presents I Am Responsible for the Corporate World’s Waste, or A Lesson in Micro Economics posted at Frugally Green.  Finally, somebody who understands how the world works.  Corporations [...]

]]> By: Festival of Frugality #201 – Life Stages & Home Ownership Lesson Edition http://frugallygreen.org/i-am-responsible-for-the-corporate-worlds-waste-or-a-lesson-in-micro-economics/#comment-580 Festival of Frugality #201 – Life Stages & Home Ownership Lesson Edition Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:01:03 +0000 http://frugallygreen.org/?p=894#comment-580 [...] presents I Am Responsible for the Corporate World’s Waste, or A Lesson in Micro Economics posted at Frugally [...] [...] presents I Am Responsible for the Corporate World’s Waste, or A Lesson in Micro Economics posted at Frugally [...]

]]> By: Top 10 Best of Money Carnival | Personal Investment Management and Financial Planning Blog Directory http://frugallygreen.org/i-am-responsible-for-the-corporate-worlds-waste-or-a-lesson-in-micro-economics/#comment-574 Top 10 Best of Money Carnival | Personal Investment Management and Financial Planning Blog Directory Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:01:13 +0000 http://frugallygreen.org/?p=894#comment-574 [...] - Tyler Tervooren presents I Am Responsible for the Corporate World’s Waste, or A Lesson in Micro Economics posted at Frugally Green, saying, “When a fellow blogger questioned why we focus our [...] [...] – Tyler Tervooren presents I Am Responsible for the Corporate World’s Waste, or A Lesson in Micro Economics posted at Frugally Green, saying, “When a fellow blogger questioned why we focus our [...]

]]> By: Carnival Of The Green, Edition #200! | Green Stocks Central http://frugallygreen.org/i-am-responsible-for-the-corporate-worlds-waste-or-a-lesson-in-micro-economics/#comment-573 Carnival Of The Green, Edition #200! | Green Stocks Central Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:55:17 +0000 http://frugallygreen.org/?p=894#comment-573 [...] over at Frugally Green discusses the power of the consumer in creating change and forcing corporations to be increasingly environmentally responsible.  Money talks!  A good example of this is Beth at Fake Plastic Fish, who obsessively [...] [...] over at Frugally Green discusses the power of the consumer in creating change and forcing corporations to be increasingly environmentally responsible.  Money talks!  A good example of this is Beth at Fake Plastic Fish, who obsessively [...]

]]> By: Tyler http://frugallygreen.org/i-am-responsible-for-the-corporate-worlds-waste-or-a-lesson-in-micro-economics/#comment-562 Tyler Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:40:52 +0000 http://frugallygreen.org/?p=894#comment-562 Thanks Brenda. I think we oftentimes overlook solutions to problems that involve group participation because, generally (at least in N America) we're taught that rugged individualism is the be-all-end-all to our problems. It certainly has it's place, but to affect world change, it takes a lot more than a bunch of "MEs" Thanks Brenda. I think we oftentimes overlook solutions to problems that involve group participation because, generally (at least in N America) we’re taught that rugged individualism is the be-all-end-all to our problems. It certainly has it’s place, but to affect world change, it takes a lot more than a bunch of “MEs”

]]> By: Brenda Pike http://frugallygreen.org/i-am-responsible-for-the-corporate-worlds-waste-or-a-lesson-in-micro-economics/#comment-560 Brenda Pike Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:29:03 +0000 http://frugallygreen.org/?p=894#comment-560 I really appreciate this article. A lot of people seem to feel overwhelmed by the immensity of the problem and end up doing nothing (or, worse, giving me a hard time for the little things I do!). But while one person might be overlooked, that person can start or be part of a movement that encourages companies (and other people) to change. And it's the little things that keep you engaged and motivated. I really appreciate this article. A lot of people seem to feel overwhelmed by the immensity of the problem and end up doing nothing (or, worse, giving me a hard time for the little things I do!). But while one person might be overlooked, that person can start or be part of a movement that encourages companies (and other people) to change. And it’s the little things that keep you engaged and motivated.

]]> By: Carnival of Financial Planning | ZachStocks http://frugallygreen.org/i-am-responsible-for-the-corporate-worlds-waste-or-a-lesson-in-micro-economics/#comment-558 Carnival of Financial Planning | ZachStocks Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:50:16 +0000 http://frugallygreen.org/?p=894#comment-558 [...] Tervooren presents I Am Responsible for the Corporate World’s Waste, or A Lesson in Micro Economics posted at Frugally Green, saying, “When a fellow blogger questioned why we focus our [...] [...] Tervooren presents I Am Responsible for the Corporate World’s Waste, or A Lesson in Micro Economics posted at Frugally Green, saying, “When a fellow blogger questioned why we focus our [...]

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