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Green Companies and Green Abuse "Green." What do you think of when you hear this word? Conservative Americans trying to help the earth? People who are willing to bend over backwards to save the natural world? People who will sacrifice their own desires in order to save the land and animals? If this is what you think of when you hear the term "green," you are perfectly correct. To be "green," gives an environmentally protective, conservative, and unselfish appearance, and isn't that what most corporations, organizations and Americans want? Calling oneself green may give that particular business or organization that desired reputation. Presenting oneself as caring about the environment could conveniently bring themselves customers, sales, a tax break, a good name, and most of all money. Is it easier to appear green, in the interest of oneself, than to actually be green in the interest of the environment? It's your right and possibly in your best interest to question and analyze anyone, whether it be a company or an individual, who may possibly be using environmental protection issues to get your business or attention. Unrightfully using "green" ideas to describe one's environmentally protective activities is extremely unjust if the business or organization is using it to benefit themselves or their profit. Using the environment to increase one's sales, money, or ego is an act of selfishness and is the exact opposite of what one is appearing to be. The great world of business can be extremely deceiving for reasons like "the unjust use of green." There are a rare few who are really willing to exercise extra work, spend extra money, and accept fewer privileges in order to protect the ... ... middle of paper ... ...reen," or is their ad "green?" I stress to all people the importance of questioning and analyzing companies, industries and businesses that may advertise themselves as environmentally concerned and protective. You may very well be spending your money to support these very kind of industries. It is essential to know how honest or dishonest companies are. After all, they are one of the number one causes of environmental problems, and they are supported by you, every time you believe an advertisement for environmental protection. References: Better Homes and Gardens. Ford Automobile Company. November, 1990. pp. 3. People Weekly. Toyota Automobile Company. October, 1998. pp. 22. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: Speeches from the Administrator. Carol Browner. 09-10-98. http://epainotes1.rtpnc.epa.gov:777...66c75d8525667b00725fa?

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