Comments on: Don’t Get Overwhelmed

By: betchai

betchai — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 16:06:35 +0000

thanks for sharing this very valuable info about eco-overwhelmed. as what you have put it, just one happy green-step at a time.

By: Mike

Mike — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 02:35:47 +0000

I’m sure someone will beat me to it, but no matter what I think it would work well.

By: Djuna Woods

Djuna Woods — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 21:53:16 +0000

Mike, that is a great idea. I see more greenwashing every day. Here is an article which lists 10 of them http://EzineArticles.com/?id=1252775

By: Mike

Mike — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 21:45:12 +0000

Thanks Everyone!

Djuna, I’ve been thinking about starting a site where people can post different “green campaigns” they’ve found and then people can vote if it’s legit or just a greenwashing tactic. Something to add to my list.

By: Djuna Woods

Djuna Woods — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 20:59:09 +0000

Great blog! Thanks for mentioning my post.

I have been thinking a lot about eco-overwhelm and I think a big part of the problem is that green is the new gold. Companies are jumping on the green bandwagon and slapping a green label on their products and initiatives as a way to drive customers to their products. The more green campaigns we see the more green fatigue we experience. I worry that the true green message is going to get lost in this torrent of advertising campaigns.

By: Liz

Liz — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 19:29:28 +0000

You are so right if we do one thing green it sure will help. Great blog

By: Hun Boon

Hun Boon — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 09:39:32 +0000

You’re quite right, it can seem overwhelming at times. I would say start with the easiest things first e.g. changing to energy efficient light bulbs. Then slowly move on to the harder bits, which require changes to our lifestyle.

After all, every little bit helps!