Comments on: Forget Black and Orange. Can I Get That In “Green”?

By: Lisa- Domestic Accident

Lisa- Domestic Accident — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 02:46:53 +0000

I love the idea of grass roots shopping. I hate relying on the bumbling government to make change, when real change can begin with me.

By: Anna Hackman, Green Talk

Anna Hackman, Green Talk — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:34:51 +0000

What urks me is when I am told by a manufacturer that their green product is at so an so store. When I get there, it isn’ there. I always get some lame excuse such as “well maybe it is not distributed here yet.” Check back. I Check back and check back and it is still not there.

By: Jennifer Taggart, The Smart Mama

Jennifer Taggart, The Smart Mama — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 18:47:37 +0000

I pester the manager at my Von’s all the time to order greener, non-toxic options. And he is usually happy to oblige – and finds out that often other people buy it too. Just keep asking!

By: Beth Terry

Beth Terry — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:33:52 +0000

I think most people are menu driven, meaning if it’s not on the shelf, they never think to ask. Thanks for your hard work to let people know they need to request what they want!

By: Mindful Momma

Mindful Momma — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 11:46:27 +0000

Thanks for sharing the big picture view – and what a facinating view it is! Education is truly the key to getting consumers to realize that they can make a difference. Thanks for working so hard to make that happen Diane!

By: Mother Earth

Mother Earth — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 10:43:57 +0000

40% of a retail establishments annual profit is from holiday spending, wow – I didn’t know that