A dog is man’s best friend. Some friend we’ve turned out to be in return! Apparently we’ve messed things up so bad that in a last ditch attempt to shift the blame, we’ve pointed a finger right at Fido and claim we can no longer afford the environmental costs of his carbon footprint.
It’s a sad example of how a social ideal, beneficial both economically and environmentally, can be stifled by the harsh face of reality: Vélib’, a bicycle rental system in France, faces untold woes due to vandalism.
Are ‘eco-geeks’ who take green to the extreme actually accomplishing an eco-feat, something to be proud of and deserving of our accolades? Or are their actions simply eco-stunts, carried out by individuals only trying to get attention?
Ever wonder why those organic or eco-friendly products cost so much more? Apparently because that’s the way people like it. Researchers are now suggesting, with evidence from a recent study to back their claims, that the new, modern luxury lifestyle is taking the form of showcasing one’s ‘green’ status to the world.