I go out of my way to buy products that arent environmentally friendly. Buying so called "organic foods" does not appeal to me as much as eating crops with chemicals.
Great question...sorry for the late response. As someone who has lived by the Jersey Shore his whole life, sustainability is very important to me and my family.
My business, ExecutiveGamingMonthly dot com has partnered with Robert Craymer(famous green designer---did back stage at Live Earth at Giants Stadium) to manufacture the 1st line of Eco-Friendly casino gaming tables.
Eco-friendly gaming tables...that's a really smart idea. Not the first category that would jump to mind but undoubtedly a terrific niche. Good luck and thanks for the comment.
Hi Tom, here in Ireland we are big on buying green and green policy talk no so much on the action. We have an initiative called the power of one. Its basically a rehash of "Turn the lights and appliances off when not in use" campaign. Hard to accept that as making much of a difference when you look at any major city at night with buildings and office blocks lit up like christmas trees and no one inside them !
These are exactly the kinds of disconnects that make people skeptical of the impact of personal activity. I'm not convinced that it's anything but symbolic, either. Yet, it feels almost shameful to waste resources (energy, materials) when I know that we're trying to diminish the overall problem we're facing. Thanks, Lack.
Live simply so that others may simply live. -- Mahatma Gandhi
Do we need more SUV's even if they get somewhat better mileage?
The American solution to almost anything is to buy something new. How about going back to fixing toasters and having a lawn small enough to be mowed by human power? Aloha :)
Even if I believed the global warming hysteria, I still wouldn't buy "green" products because more than likely they are made by people like Al Gore who are just looking to profit from human gullibility.
I don't like that "green products" cost more and don't work as well as the other stuff. I also don't like how difficult it is to run a business with all the new laws about compliance (V.O.Cs and what have you) It is a pain. I am not certain that we are making a significant difference to the survival of the planet with all this green stuff. But hey profits are higher on the green stuff so march on!
Hi Tom , Im in the UK and try to buy fair trade and organic products wherever its available (this is mainly food) fair trade guarantees a higher % to the producer and my local Co-op supermarket promotes this. Wine,coffee,chocolate and bananas are my main fair trade purchases. We are lucky to still have a local butcher and the quality is so much better than the supermarkets and is locally sourced. I think its important to support local shops where they still exist. I try to avoid Tesco and Asda
Same as Talk74 - cheap or healthy for me. Although something of interest - (in at least my area) tap water has to follow stricter lines than bottled water (and so is potentially safer / cleaner) And cheers for your support Tom, the London ones were 20 minutes from my house. Which means, annoyingly, they shut down my Tube line :(
I was in those parts of London just last weekend when I went for the YouTube gathering. 'Terror' can seems so abstract at times but events like this remind us how close it can be.
In the UK we have a lot of emphasis on 'fairtrade', 'organic' and 'local' produce. There is, however, some arguement as to whether these are truly greener products than their normal rivals. If it's food I buy what's cheap, healthy or, preferably, both!
I enjoy your videos, and usually watch them several times before replying.... If you look at the world holistically, it would be easier to convince the world to change the gauge of the railroad than to go green.
I'm not convinced that "green" products are really "green". Just like many recycled products cause as much of a problem as the problems of creating new ones. If it's going to do us any good, it can't be a "feel good" thing. Right now, it seems like a marketing gimmick and a cool thing to do. I don't buy organic food because it cost a lot more and there doesn't seem to be any measurable benefits.I may buy some things that are green, but it's not BECAUSE they are green.
I buy green sometimes. I like to buy organic food if possible, but it's hard to afford to buy "green" all the time. It's like the fairtrade argument really, morally its an easy choice, but not always financially an easy choice.
I think that calling a product 'green' has become a strong marketing tool and effective selling strategy but I don't always believe it and therefore don't buy products because they are supposed to be green. I also take this whole global warming issue with a big grain of salt. A lot of it is media scare mongoring.
I think there is some impact to living a "green" lifestyle provided enough people take part. I don't go overboard myself admittedly but I like to do little things like buy those green reusable bags to do shopping with rather then use the plastic ones given. It doesn't take much effort to do things like that and I'm a lazy lazy man Tom, so that's important. Also things like not littering and yelling abuse at people I see who are littering in order to publicly shame them..
I'm afraid I don't buy "green" Tom. I support the idea, but being a single guy, I eat a lot on the go, so I eat a lot of garbage. I like the idea, I just don't do it. -Russ
What I've done in response to the advent of green products: I bias toward products containing post-consumer material (such as garbage bags or paper), shop at a thrift store when feasible, look for energy-efficient goods, and buy re-usable shopping bags and plastic bins for groceries.
Seems to me the next move is clear reductions in carbon footprints, and huge advances with 100% recyclable materials. This will be difficult over here (the UK) for sure, I wonder, does there seem to be any moves towards these things in the US? Until these things are more obvious, I can't say I'll be paying inflated prices for slightly greener produce. Thanks for the support Tom, all the best.
My family and I use energy efficient appliances, just purchased a Prius, & we light our home with compact fluorescents. Tons of people attacked me for my vid about the Hypocritical Mr. Gore. I wonder how many of my detractors live as green as I do.
I go out of my way to buy products that arent environmentally friendly. Buying so called "organic foods" does not appeal to me as much as eating crops with chemicals.
tkx7 4 years ago
Tom,
Great question...sorry for the late response. As someone who has lived by the Jersey Shore his whole life, sustainability is very important to me and my family.
My business, ExecutiveGamingMonthly dot com has partnered with Robert Craymer(famous green designer---did back stage at Live Earth at Giants Stadium) to manufacture the 1st line of Eco-Friendly casino gaming tables.
EGMERIC 4 years ago
Eco-friendly gaming tables...that's a really smart idea. Not the first category that would jump to mind but undoubtedly a terrific niche. Good luck and thanks for the comment.
tlg847 4 years ago
Hi Tom, here in Ireland we are big on buying green and green policy talk no so much on the action. We have an initiative called the power of one. Its basically a rehash of "Turn the lights and appliances off when not in use" campaign. Hard to accept that as making much of a difference when you look at any major city at night with buildings and office blocks lit up like christmas trees and no one inside them !
LACK78 4 years ago
These are exactly the kinds of disconnects that make people skeptical of the impact of personal activity. I'm not convinced that it's anything but symbolic, either. Yet, it feels almost shameful to waste resources (energy, materials) when I know that we're trying to diminish the overall problem we're facing. Thanks, Lack.
tlg847 4 years ago
I have not purposely purchased goods that were marketed as green.
carouselqueenmi 4 years ago
Should we buy green? or maybe not buy at all?
Live simply so that others may simply live. -- Mahatma Gandhi
Do we need more SUV's even if they get somewhat better mileage?
The American solution to almost anything is to buy something new. How about going back to fixing toasters and having a lawn small enough to be mowed by human power? Aloha :)
MrRay47 4 years ago
Even if I believed the global warming hysteria, I still wouldn't buy "green" products because more than likely they are made by people like Al Gore who are just looking to profit from human gullibility.
SirFinklebottom 4 years ago
Our company just went to wind power
kidblood1 4 years ago
so that no longer you want to speak to me
pepedementeXD 4 years ago
I don't like that "green products" cost more and don't work as well as the other stuff. I also don't like how difficult it is to run a business with all the new laws about compliance (V.O.Cs and what have you) It is a pain. I am not certain that we are making a significant difference to the survival of the planet with all this green stuff. But hey profits are higher on the green stuff so march on!
2of6Solutions 4 years ago
Hi Tom , Im in the UK and try to buy fair trade and organic products wherever its available (this is mainly food) fair trade guarantees a higher % to the producer and my local Co-op supermarket promotes this. Wine,coffee,chocolate and bananas are my main fair trade purchases. We are lucky to still have a local butcher and the quality is so much better than the supermarkets and is locally sourced. I think its important to support local shops where they still exist. I try to avoid Tesco and Asda
orju 4 years ago
i never thought of buying green,good thought to ponder though,
stumpie2 4 years ago
I usually buy dark brown goods, or deep red.
DoctorMetropolis 4 years ago
Same as Talk74 - cheap or healthy for me. Although something of interest - (in at least my area) tap water has to follow stricter lines than bottled water (and so is potentially safer / cleaner) And cheers for your support Tom, the London ones were 20 minutes from my house. Which means, annoyingly, they shut down my Tube line :(
Azrepheal 4 years ago
I was in those parts of London just last weekend when I went for the YouTube gathering. 'Terror' can seems so abstract at times but events like this remind us how close it can be.
In the UK we have a lot of emphasis on 'fairtrade', 'organic' and 'local' produce. There is, however, some arguement as to whether these are truly greener products than their normal rivals. If it's food I buy what's cheap, healthy or, preferably, both!
talk74 4 years ago
I enjoy your videos, and usually watch them several times before replying.... If you look at the world holistically, it would be easier to convince the world to change the gauge of the railroad than to go green.
ockteby 4 years ago
I'm not convinced that "green" products are really "green". Just like many recycled products cause as much of a problem as the problems of creating new ones. If it's going to do us any good, it can't be a "feel good" thing. Right now, it seems like a marketing gimmick and a cool thing to do. I don't buy organic food because it cost a lot more and there doesn't seem to be any measurable benefits.I may buy some things that are green, but it's not BECAUSE they are green.
jay1p 4 years ago
thanks for the support Tom.
I buy green sometimes. I like to buy organic food if possible, but it's hard to afford to buy "green" all the time. It's like the fairtrade argument really, morally its an easy choice, but not always financially an easy choice.
hellyersonline 4 years ago
I drive a green Hummer...does that count?
chaotic264 4 years ago
I am with Russ, being single and always on the run, I just dont have the time to worry about being green...its true
billybigun64 4 years ago
I think that calling a product 'green' has become a strong marketing tool and effective selling strategy but I don't always believe it and therefore don't buy products because they are supposed to be green. I also take this whole global warming issue with a big grain of salt. A lot of it is media scare mongoring.
Zephany7 4 years ago
I think there is some impact to living a "green" lifestyle provided enough people take part. I don't go overboard myself admittedly but I like to do little things like buy those green reusable bags to do shopping with rather then use the plastic ones given. It doesn't take much effort to do things like that and I'm a lazy lazy man Tom, so that's important. Also things like not littering and yelling abuse at people I see who are littering in order to publicly shame them..
DrLemur 4 years ago
I'm afraid I don't buy "green" Tom. I support the idea, but being a single guy, I eat a lot on the go, so I eat a lot of garbage. I like the idea, I just don't do it. -Russ
Frequency100 4 years ago
I try & buy green, but it's not always easy & can be more expensive, which puts a lot of people off.
Thanks for the support for all of us over in the UK, we appreciate it :)
andymooseman 4 years ago
What I've done in response to the advent of green products: I bias toward products containing post-consumer material (such as garbage bags or paper), shop at a thrift store when feasible, look for energy-efficient goods, and buy re-usable shopping bags and plastic bins for groceries.
poopslingingmonkey 4 years ago
Seems to me the next move is clear reductions in carbon footprints, and huge advances with 100% recyclable materials. This will be difficult over here (the UK) for sure, I wonder, does there seem to be any moves towards these things in the US? Until these things are more obvious, I can't say I'll be paying inflated prices for slightly greener produce. Thanks for the support Tom, all the best.
DannySoisSage 4 years ago
I drive my bike a lot!
jfkdlsls 4 years ago
Hey Tom, just saying hello...and I see you spent some time in Pittsburgh...my old stomping grounds....peace..and good words here...
megalisstudio 4 years ago
My family and I use energy efficient appliances, just purchased a Prius, & we light our home with compact fluorescents. Tons of people attacked me for my vid about the Hypocritical Mr. Gore. I wonder how many of my detractors live as green as I do.
JustA11en 4 years ago
For many years I've used animal friendly household products which usually tend to be green. Next car I get will probably be a hybrid.
KittyWhisperer 4 years ago
will make a video response if I can squeeze one in between the trips to various stores for Jul 4th.
PastaBaby 4 years ago
I am sorry to say that I do not live a very "green" life style... I am an environmental hypocrite. :/
MichaelFrankel 4 years ago