tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-766882701166934144.post3688539625141327576..comments2024-02-14T02:31:57.678-08:00Comments on Life Less Plastic: Walmart Demonstrates Green Washing With A Carpet CleanerJeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11704564414066998644noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-766882701166934144.post-15566905459728853892011-05-01T22:01:02.656-07:002011-05-01T22:01:02.656-07:00This is a great idea. I watched the whole video an...This is a great idea. I watched the whole video and I think we all should try this. Thank you for posting this in your blog.Raleigh carpet cleaninghttp://raleighcarpetcleaningpro.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-766882701166934144.post-19890405932688848142010-10-01T04:22:33.201-07:002010-10-01T04:22:33.201-07:00This post is really useful and also informative to...This post is really useful and also informative to know the benefits of green washing with a carpet cleaners. I also expect this type of services from <a href="http://www.drytech.com.au/" rel="nofollow">carpet cleaning Sydney</a>.Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16683976955477196205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-766882701166934144.post-79216799877059274902009-07-19T17:00:31.207-07:002009-07-19T17:00:31.207-07:00Beware - they are also about to start putting &quo...Beware - they are also about to start putting "green" ratings on Wal-Mart products. Seriously. Wal-Mart is creating green ratings. <br /><br />That entire sentence just doesn't jive in my head.Going Crunchyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01885445987575778289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-766882701166934144.post-25059529503344574722009-06-22T00:24:37.105-07:002009-06-22T00:24:37.105-07:00It's amazing how little sense advertising can ...It's amazing how little sense advertising can make. Yet somehow it still works on people who don't take a second to consider what they've just been told.Stephany Benbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08146165258497198904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-766882701166934144.post-15595523898189286312009-05-22T21:37:29.141-07:002009-05-22T21:37:29.141-07:00You smashed that nail right on the head!! Consume...You smashed that nail right on the head!! Consumers be smart and learn to read between the lines. Always think about, What is the sellers goal, who profits and how do they profit?<br />It is always greener to not buy, or borrow, or rent then to purchase anything new, no matter how much recycled anything is in it. BPBPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06303410614976741337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-766882701166934144.post-7046550174035701752009-05-19T09:05:00.000-07:002009-05-19T09:05:00.000-07:00It’s laughable to hear Wal-Mart and “environmental...It’s laughable to hear Wal-Mart and “environmental” in the same sentence. Ellis Jones’ “Better World Shopping Guide” lists them as #3 on the top 10 worst companies on the planet based on their overall social and environmental records.<br /><br />http://www.betterworldshopper.com/worst.htmlNikki J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15707172680155804590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-766882701166934144.post-49634129880424058022009-05-15T20:59:00.000-07:002009-05-15T20:59:00.000-07:00I cannot believe that commercial! It's ridiculous....I cannot believe that commercial! It's ridiculous. Talk about irresponsibility. But what do you expect from a monster like Wal-Mart.....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-766882701166934144.post-9517823897012216472009-05-07T22:02:00.000-07:002009-05-07T22:02:00.000-07:00The problem is that the green movement is both a s...The problem is that the green movement is both a social movement as well as a marketing strategy. This was a failed attempt at joining the two. But what do you expect? All Walmart cares about is making money. Do they actually care about the environment? Probably not.Insane Crickethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13312558063090734169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-766882701166934144.post-12635037917826360692009-05-07T19:57:00.000-07:002009-05-07T19:57:00.000-07:00I wonder what would happen if all 200 million Walm...I wonder what would happen if all 200 million Walmart shoppers threw out their old carpet cleaners the day they bought the new "earth friendly" Bissell.Julihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07324301829009063658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-766882701166934144.post-67110695865088525802009-05-06T15:47:00.000-07:002009-05-06T15:47:00.000-07:00lifelessplastic - I saw this same commercial the o...lifelessplastic - I saw this same commercial the other day and made the SAME comment you did to my boyfriend!! I couldn't believe that advertising execs really thought that this was a "green" idea!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-766882701166934144.post-59816851505317616482009-05-06T15:15:00.000-07:002009-05-06T15:15:00.000-07:00I agree. You're so smart.
Borrowing from neighbors...I agree. You're so smart.<br />Borrowing from neighbors or friends doesn't just help the environment with less waste but, it promotes a better sense of community which is also lacking these days. I borrow a carpet cleaner from a friend and it works out great.Ivyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13437660138155148805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-766882701166934144.post-64143532386454926552009-05-05T22:34:00.000-07:002009-05-05T22:34:00.000-07:00Even more cringeworthy to me is that 2/3 of the co...Even more cringeworthy to me is that 2/3 of the country shops at Wal-Mart.Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17973718060886168983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-766882701166934144.post-21036983476988279272009-05-05T11:32:00.000-07:002009-05-05T11:32:00.000-07:00I always laugh when I see the Green Works Natural ...I always laugh when I see the Green Works Natural Wipes. I don't care how biodegradable they are. You still buy a giant plastic container so that you can use a bunch of wipes once. I don't get it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-766882701166934144.post-3794620805029447732009-05-05T08:23:00.000-07:002009-05-05T08:23:00.000-07:00This is why I don't watch TV, just stream stuff ov...This is why I don't watch TV, just stream stuff over the internet.<br /><br />Thanks for letting us know about this!Kevin Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05868355551703891349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-766882701166934144.post-76827567308406070852009-05-04T18:01:00.000-07:002009-05-04T18:01:00.000-07:00I agree with Serina, avoid carpet in the first pla...I agree with Serina, avoid carpet in the first place, it's full of VOCs. And then you don't need a carpet cleaner! and if you're stuck with a small bit of wall-to-wall like I am, rent a cleaner if you really need one. -katekatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07177977094835269643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-766882701166934144.post-11579210726867888362009-05-04T16:33:00.000-07:002009-05-04T16:33:00.000-07:00I've also heard that cleaning your carpet with an ...I've also heard that cleaning your carpet with an at home cleaner actually ruins your carpet, which obviously isn't good for the environment either. If you insist on washing your carpet, leave it to the professionals.Heather Burchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01485635475993000409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-766882701166934144.post-43701629628219747672009-05-04T13:35:00.000-07:002009-05-04T13:35:00.000-07:00That's why I only shop at Meijier - they would nev...That's why I only shop at Meijier - they would never make such a crazy claim.Tom Greennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-766882701166934144.post-306758711867810842009-05-04T13:02:00.000-07:002009-05-04T13:02:00.000-07:00I found the Target "New Day" ads to be similarly a...I found the Target "New Day" ads to be similarly annoying. <br /><br />But I suppose their success is based on people purchasing things they don't really need...Shear Delighthttp://modernquiltlove.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-766882701166934144.post-14375379089775366282009-05-04T12:46:00.000-07:002009-05-04T12:46:00.000-07:00How about just avoiding carpet in the first place?...How about just avoiding carpet in the first place? Or using the basic vacuum that works just fine that you already use, and avoiding either having more stuff or throwing away what currently works. Then there's always the concept of area rugs that can actually be hung outside and air cleaned with a hose, sunshine and air. Amazingly, people owned carpets 100 years ago with zero plastic carpet gadgets, and somehow still survived.Serinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00486447928090074604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-766882701166934144.post-60937175623926617762009-05-04T12:35:00.000-07:002009-05-04T12:35:00.000-07:00More than ever it seems like people have to be awa...More than ever it seems like people have to be aware of these half-hearted attempts to make eco-friendly (or at least friendlier) products. I went to buy a bamboo dish rack the other day and every single one was wrapped in plastic. They just don't get it!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04355896141670015687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-766882701166934144.post-53952471894652529412009-05-04T11:31:00.000-07:002009-05-04T11:31:00.000-07:00It's definitely not just the material. Along with ...It's definitely not just the material. Along with the energy used to run them and the cleaning solution, it's also the pollution emitted and energy used to produce all 200 million of the carpet cleaners. It's not good.Jeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11704564414066998644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-766882701166934144.post-51781301942725013862009-05-04T11:21:00.000-07:002009-05-04T11:21:00.000-07:00Nothing about energy consumption or the cleaning s...Nothing about energy consumption or the cleaning solution used in it..<br /><br />The environmental impact of a carpet cleaner has precious little to do with the material used to create it.gelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06451247415537100626noreply@blogger.com