Category Archives: Green

I Bought A $200 Air Purifier For The Hovel

It seemed like a good investment. It finally arrived Friday. I had pure air all Shabbat! I went to this link and bought this. I have a carpet floor in the hovel and even at my busiest I spend 12 … Continue reading

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The Green Revolution

There is a revolution afoot — a green revolution! The rise of environmentally conscious companies – and by environmentally conscious, I don’t mean a few advertising gimmicks and a memorable slogan that misleads people, but an organization dedicated to improving … Continue reading

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Earth Day

When did Earth Day become another marketing ploy by companies with, at best, spotty environmental records? Retailers promote their "green" policies, encouraging consumers to shop, shop, shop. And yet, we never truly celebrate those brands that actually better the environment … Continue reading

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Greenwashing Their Soul

Here’s a follow-up to a previous post about efforts by Whole Foods to fool the public. The company, in the ultimate act of "greenwashing," wants special praise for offering consumers "100 percent" recycled paper bags. The campaign rests on the … Continue reading

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Whole Truth

Whole Foods seems to be engaged in some incredible self-congratulation. In the ultimate "green" PR stunt, the company is boasting about its use of 100% recycled paper bags. To consumers, this promotion sounds wonderful: its a futher feel-good measure by … Continue reading

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