Wal-mart Makes My Green Blood Boil
 
I just read an entry by Andrea Chang from the LA Times blog entitled Walmart unveils ambitious eco-friendly program. 
 
Apparently Wal-mart has a plan for consumers.   (PS.  If you are shopping at Wa-mart, chances are you're more of a PURCHASER than a CONSUMER.  The majorty of what they sale can't be consumed and most of which can isn't worth consuming).
 
Directly from the blog:  “Customers want products that are more efficient, that last longer and perform better,” Wal-Mart Chief Executive Mike Duke said in a statement. “And increasingly they want information about the entire life cycle of a product so they can feel good about buying it. . . . We do not see this as a trend that will fade.”  (so we'll make money on the good intentions AND ignorance of the people who buy!)
 
I can't figure out one way this could help the green movement.  But I'm not an expert and according to this blog entry, the experts have said,  "the ambitious program probably will spur suppliers to redesign products to reduce their environmental impact and improve their score. And that could cause broad changes in manufacturing."  I say PUKE. 
 
The only green Wal-mart focuses on is MONEY--which by the way is not a bad thing so long at it's not at the expense of our enviromment.  I assure you THAT is not in their "Green" business plan.
 
Here's my blog response: (hope they "approve" it)
 
I'm all about the many shades of green in our society but there really is nothing GREEN about about shopping at Wal-mart! Want to be green--want to improve your quality of life and reduce your impact? While shopping is the LEAST effective way to do this, it's necessary so when you do shop: buy LOCAL! Locally grown and produced when possible, support local businesses who support local communities!
 
Seriously...Wal-mart? Green? If Wal-mart wants to be green they should do what everyone else does when considering green...find ways to REDUCE their OWN impact on the environment.
 
Oh...off the soap box I go...
 
What makes your green blood boil?