I think what annoys me about the people we’re discussing is that they’ll do all the easy green options, yet don’t bother with anything that requires effort. I’m not saying it’s wrong for them to do this, because every little green choice someone makes helps a little. Maybe it is down to the whole competition thing. I think competition and wanting recognition is part of our society. I put in a lot of time and effort doing green things but I don’t flaunt it, yet these people flaunt it when all they do is pick up the organic carrots instead of the value carrots. It’s something a lot of us have done naturally so haven’t seeked recognition, yet these people have found this “trend” and are taking all the recognition for it.
I hope that makes sense!!
Have just read this post and all the replies and found it very interesting and in a way comforting. I am trying to be as green as I can (recycling, buying second hand, using green cleaners where possible etc) but there are things I ‘fail’ on as we need two cars, I don’t always buy green products, I want to grow my own veg but haven’t quite motivated myself etc. I buy Frugi when I can afford it (or even better point aunties and grannies to the sight for birthdays and Christmas!) and like looking for gifts that are ethical and environmentally friendly. I like that this post has shown there are various degrees of being green and I think essentially everyone agreed all steps however small are positive steps in the right direction.
It is funny as the other day my colleague and I were having a similar conversation to this about how ‘green’ and therefore sterotypical us and our other collegues were. We have a few people in our office who grow their own veg, buy second hand, recycle, drive small cars that are as environmentally friendly as possible, have camping/walking holidays (mostly in Scotland) etc. We came to the conclusion that it is not because of the job we do we are like that but we do the job we do because we are like that (if that makes sense!) In a nutshell we are people who care about our environment but also about other people so we have choosen a profession where we can nuture this. After this (possible haver as it is late and I am bit tired!) I have to confess to being a social worker!! Not one that’s rolling in money though or drives a 4x4 and no way am I trendy (colleagues aren’t either, in the nicest possible way!) Though we do with work with the over 65’s and some other social workers do look down on us (those must be the ones you are talking about here!
Hello Thanks for your reply I work with the over 65’s too I think jobs do attract certain types….(after choosing the *ahem* cinderalla service) maybe we are all mini nelson mandelas
Lemnoliving - 28 September 2011 12:06 AM
Have just read this post and all the replies and found it very interesting and in a way comforting. I am trying to be as green as I can (recycling, buying second hand, using green cleaners where possible etc) but there are things I ‘fail’ on as we need two cars, I don’t always buy green products, I want to grow my own veg but haven’t quite motivated myself etc. I buy Frugi when I can afford it (or even better point aunties and grannies to the sight for birthdays and Christmas!) and like looking for gifts that are ethical and environmentally friendly. I like that this post has shown there are various degrees of being green and I think essentially everyone agreed all steps however small are positive steps in the right direction.
It is funny as the other day my colleague and I were having a similar conversation to this about how ‘green’ and therefore sterotypical us and our other collegues were. We have a few people in our office who grow their own veg, buy second hand, recycle, drive small cars that are as environmentally friendly as possible, have camping/walking holidays (mostly in Scotland) etc. We came to the conclusion that it is not because of the job we do we are like that but we do the job we do because we are like that (if that makes sense!) In a nutshell we are people who care about our environment but also about other people so we have choosen a profession where we can nuture this. After this (possible haver as it is late and I am bit tired!) I have to confess to being a social worker!! Not one that’s rolling in money though or drives a 4x4 and no way am I trendy (colleagues aren’t either, in the nicest possible way!) Though we do with work with the over 65’s and some other social workers do look down on us (those must be the ones you are talking about here!
Thanks for your reply I work with the over 65’s too I think jobs do attract certain types….(after choosing the *ahem* cinderalla service) maybe we are all mini nelson mandelas