Greenberg Manifesto:
I am blogging because I would like to provide a place for my family and friends to go to and make sense of all the eco mumbo jumbo. You should do this, it’s good for the environment. You shouldn’t use that, it’s contains toxins. Don’t eat this…. But why? And if you happen to hear the reason why, or read it somewhere, can you trust that information? Well I hope you can read this blog and trust me. I promise to research my posts and provide you with facts and sources that I’m not making up. And if you ever think I’m fibbing, call me out, send me a comment. We’ll work it out. Oh, and if there’s some eco topic you want to know more about, let me know and I’ll research and write about it.
I am not blogging to force or scare you into sacrificing your comfortable lifestyle for the environment. In fact, I actually subscribe to a more self-centric greening approach. Start with small changes that are good for you and your body. Changes that will make you feel better and more refreshed. Really, there are so many things I want to write about that effect human health, let alone the health of the planet. In my life, it has been easier to focus on the small greening efforts that I know are good for my own health. Solar power, wind power, oil conservation, carbon offsets, these are all great things, but so overwhelming to make a part of everyday life. My mantra has been, commit to small changes first and then focus on the larger picture.
And 1 more thing that I think is important to mention…
This year we are going to be hit with a big wave of “green” advertising. Being green is in, it’s trendy finally. I think this is wonderful news. But at the same time I am nervous that ad campaigns will attempt to “greenwash” us. We must combat this greenwashing and become well informed eco-consumers; arm ourselves with knowledge.
I hope to share with you the knowledge I have gained so far in my eco-journey. And at the same time, I am eager to learn more as well. Here we go….
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bloggy blogberg!! interesting your last note of ‘greenwashing.’ i’ve noticed similarly- if people throw catchwords at you, one might get excited. natural, organic, sustainable. jump at it – but then realize its a front and its not natural or sustainable. just a green ploy from someone who wants to make money.
Comment by !bonsai March 21, 2008 @ 10:35 amthis is great! I’ve already passed it onto all the work people interested in making a difference.
Comment by Stephanie March 21, 2008 @ 11:51 amthis is super – share your sentiments and will be a regular here!
Comment by ellen March 21, 2008 @ 1:28 pmhmm. consider me interested. looking forward to more.
Comment by james March 21, 2008 @ 1:43 pmOlder folks need to get on the band wagon as well. I have found that I say to myself that this won’t affect me because my life span is much shorter. That’s a little selfish “you think”!! I commit from this point forward if the Greenberg girls think being “green” in a friendly non judgmental way is good for the world then so do I. Gary Greenberg
Comment by gary a greenberg March 21, 2008 @ 2:02 pmI finally found your site and I think it is an excellent idea. We all need to learn more about saving the environment for future generations. I will pass on any ideas that come my way. Aunt Nancy
Comment by Nancy Davis March 21, 2008 @ 6:26 pmyou go girl
Comment by bdow March 21, 2008 @ 9:40 pmWow! You never fail to amaze me! Keep up the good (green) work!
Comment by Joe March 24, 2008 @ 9:39 amI’m impressed, again.
Comment by Ralph March 24, 2008 @ 5:29 pmHey Greenberg, what’s the word on dairy?
Comment by Phil March 25, 2008 @ 5:10 pmGreat idea Lindsey! I am passing this info onto Craig- hard to teach a man new tricks, but I’m always trying. Really wonderful presentation.
Comment by ShariW March 26, 2008 @ 12:06 pmGood luck in your endeavour. However, I would like to point out that the definition of “organic” is not as cut and dried as most people make it out to be, just as “genetically engineered” isn’t either. If we didn’t want to eat anything that has been genetically engineered, we would not touch any grain products as they exist today. Mankind has been hybridizing grain for 10,000 years or more, which is basically the same thing. One should also keep in mind that the abilitiy to genetically modify rice with a gene from the daffodil has prevented blindness among tens of thousands of children in Africa and elsewhere. So we all must consider these issues from both sides of the coin. Sometimes even pesticides and fertilizers can help in providing and preserving more food for transport to third world poverty-stricken countries until they can improve their conditions, which will probably take generations, unhappily. And we must also weigh the consequences of consuming bacteria vs. consuming that pesticide residue you speak of…So many conflicting data and opinions…
Comment by Hillaine Kroft March 26, 2008 @ 1:00 pmLindsey, what a great idea!!! I am very interested in learning and changing, so i will be checking your site often. Passed it on to friends and my family.
Comment by Marcie W March 26, 2008 @ 1:20 pmhow exciting! … I’m so happy for you and for the world thats now blessed with your efforts to make a difference… keep it comin’ we’re all ears
Comment by patrick March 26, 2008 @ 8:09 pmI am going to forward this to many people. Thank you for this! Your organically rock!
Comment by Nicole Goddard March 27, 2008 @ 4:06 pmthanks for sharing and I can forward this to the peeps the make fun of me trying to go organic.
Comment by luis March 27, 2008 @ 4:36 pmYou rock sista! I’m right there with ya on the green movement;) Keep it comin!
Comment by Jennifer Treisch March 27, 2008 @ 10:59 pmBeen a long time sista’…looks like you’re up to nothing but good. Thought I could suggest a few good reads for you
Consilience by E.O. Wilson
Small Wonder by Barbara Kingsolver
Citizenship Papers by Wendell Berry
Great reads…and right up this blogs alley. Perhaps a few recommendations back to me from you?
Comment by Erica K March 31, 2008 @ 7:19 pmGlad to know that there is hope for the planet… tote bags for starters are indeed the way to go! keep up the tips I am all for green and greenberg!
Comment by Rita Herskovits April 9, 2008 @ 8:57 pm