Comments on: 13 ways to spot an eco-poser http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2008/02/01/13-ways-to-spot-an-eco-poser/ The Alternative Consumer provides product reviews, eco news and green info to the next wave of smart consumers. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:47:56 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Михаил С. http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2008/02/01/13-ways-to-spot-an-eco-poser/comment-page-1/#comment-148951 Михаил С. Sat, 08 Nov 2008 07:32:11 +0000 http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2008/02/01/13-ways-to-spot-an-eco-poser/#comment-148951 "good post" “good post”

]]> By: YIPPEEDOO http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2008/02/01/13-ways-to-spot-an-eco-poser/comment-page-1/#comment-51105 YIPPEEDOO Thu, 14 Feb 2008 01:16:28 +0000 http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2008/02/01/13-ways-to-spot-an-eco-poser/#comment-51105 Social Definition of an Eco-poser: Someone who composes an online list about ways to identify people with whom they share many similar qualities. Social Definition of an Eco-poser: Someone who composes an online list about ways to identify people with whom they share many similar qualities.

]]> By: rd http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2008/02/01/13-ways-to-spot-an-eco-poser/comment-page-1/#comment-49058 rd Sun, 03 Feb 2008 19:36:05 +0000 http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2008/02/01/13-ways-to-spot-an-eco-poser/#comment-49058 This post falls in the category of a 'rant' and an attempt at humor. I was not being literal in any of these instances cited and did no or carbon footprint calculations in creating this post... Just having some fun in the serious world of green blogs... This post falls in the category of a ‘rant’ and an attempt at humor. I was not being literal in any of these instances cited and did no or carbon footprint calculations in creating this post…

Just having some fun in the serious world of green blogs…

]]> By: Erika http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2008/02/01/13-ways-to-spot-an-eco-poser/comment-page-1/#comment-49057 Erika Sun, 03 Feb 2008 19:25:05 +0000 http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2008/02/01/13-ways-to-spot-an-eco-poser/#comment-49057 Great post! But, for what it's worth, 15 SUVs that seat 7 and are filled to capacity will collectively end up consuming less gas and emiting fewer emissions than 30 sedans (or econoboxes)collectively do driving the same distance and for the same amount of time. (It's the 15 sets of emissions vs. the 30 sets of emissions that I'm getting at.) Great post!
But, for what it’s worth, 15 SUVs that seat 7 and are filled to capacity will collectively end up consuming less gas and emiting fewer emissions than 30 sedans (or econoboxes)collectively do driving the same distance and for the same amount of time. (It’s the 15 sets of emissions vs. the 30 sets of emissions that I’m getting at.)

]]> By: Gavin Hudson http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2008/02/01/13-ways-to-spot-an-eco-poser/comment-page-1/#comment-48932 Gavin Hudson Sun, 03 Feb 2008 04:06:49 +0000 http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2008/02/01/13-ways-to-spot-an-eco-poser/#comment-48932 I think this article has its heart in the right place (and the image is very funny), but I don't agree with all of it. I'm of the mind that we should all do what we can. Nobody can expect (or ask for) eco perfection from anyone else or even themselves. For instance, the article is hosted on a server that uses energy, right? With a computer with toxic components, right? But that's OK... sort of. We all have a footprint. The trick is living responsibly and daring to ask yourself if there's something more you can do to live sustainably. I think this article has its heart in the right place (and the image is very funny), but I don’t agree with all of it.

I’m of the mind that we should all do what we can. Nobody can expect (or ask for) eco perfection from anyone else or even themselves. For instance, the article is hosted on a server that uses energy, right? With a computer with toxic components, right? But that’s OK… sort of.

We all have a footprint. The trick is living responsibly and daring to ask yourself if there’s something more you can do to live sustainably.

]]> By: elainemr http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2008/02/01/13-ways-to-spot-an-eco-poser/comment-page-1/#comment-48865 elainemr Sat, 02 Feb 2008 19:06:48 +0000 http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2008/02/01/13-ways-to-spot-an-eco-poser/#comment-48865 Right on, Gwenny. Beautifully put, funny, and oh, so true. Thank you! Right on, Gwenny. Beautifully put, funny, and oh, so true. Thank you!

]]> By: Ellen http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2008/02/01/13-ways-to-spot-an-eco-poser/comment-page-1/#comment-48752 Ellen Sat, 02 Feb 2008 05:56:10 +0000 http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2008/02/01/13-ways-to-spot-an-eco-poser/#comment-48752 Wonderful commentary on the eco-poser. Maybe it's easier for many of us to be "bettah" when we don't have the money to be bad! Thanks for pointing out that we all must try harder. Now to fix that flapper on the toilet... Wonderful commentary on the eco-poser. Maybe it’s easier for many of us to be “bettah” when we don’t have the money to be bad! Thanks for pointing out that we all must try harder. Now to fix that flapper on the toilet…

]]> By: Gwenny http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2008/02/01/13-ways-to-spot-an-eco-poser/comment-page-1/#comment-48694 Gwenny Fri, 01 Feb 2008 23:22:08 +0000 http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2008/02/01/13-ways-to-spot-an-eco-poser/#comment-48694 I get annoyed at vegans who diss everyone who eats meat when it's not meat that is bad for the planets, it's people who don't eat locally. So unless you are growing your soy and rice, you need to re-think your superiority complex. I get annoyed at vegans who diss everyone who eats meat when it’s not meat that is bad for the planets, it’s people who don’t eat locally. So unless you are growing your soy and rice, you need to re-think your superiority complex.

]]> By: Al http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2008/02/01/13-ways-to-spot-an-eco-poser/comment-page-1/#comment-48693 Al Fri, 01 Feb 2008 23:10:00 +0000 http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2008/02/01/13-ways-to-spot-an-eco-poser/#comment-48693 They eat meat/dairy while driving a Prius. What you eat matters more than what you drive people! The United Nations says so and so does everyone else. (rant: I get mad that so called greenies don't give up meat when it's so obviously terrible for the environment) They eat meat/dairy while driving a Prius. What you eat matters more than what you drive people! The United Nations says so and so does everyone else. (rant: I get mad that so called greenies don’t give up meat when it’s so obviously terrible for the environment)

]]> By: Meggie http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2008/02/01/13-ways-to-spot-an-eco-poser/comment-page-1/#comment-48689 Meggie Fri, 01 Feb 2008 22:59:05 +0000 http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2008/02/01/13-ways-to-spot-an-eco-poser/#comment-48689 This list made me laugh! Unfortunately, eco-friendly is fast becoming a mere brand. People feel the need to shout "I'm green" without ever thinking about how hypocritical a lot of their actions are. Good post! This list made me laugh! Unfortunately, eco-friendly is fast becoming a mere brand. People feel the need to shout “I’m green” without ever thinking about how hypocritical a lot of their actions are. Good post!

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