Why bother even discussing having less stuff when Peggy and I show products on this blog? Heck, I have one blog where all I do is show green home items. What’s the point?

I was thinking about this because of the recent Washington Post article, Greed In the Name Of Green. To be frank, I hated this article. Many people in the comments hated it too, but some thought it was right on target. I hated it, because to me, it sounded like some writer trying to get a raise out of people for all the wrong reasons. It attacked all environmentalists, not just the ones buying everything. It didn’t come off like the writer believed in eco-sensibility, the writer just came off as trying to be (but not really being) witty, and bitter and uniformed. There’s a better way to discuss the issue of having green stuff vs. non-green stuff.

Here’s my take:

Just because I show a product on this blog, does not mean I think you need it. I consider that you might need something at some point, and that then, the post might come in handy. Eventually, you will need a new blanket. My blanket is 10 + years old and it’s seriously going to run away, I’ve used it up, I can buy a new one. (I’m just lazy) Do I hope that when you need a new blanket, dishes, baby clothes, a gift, or something, that you’ll choose an environmentally responsible product over a not responsible product. Um, yeah. How do people hear about these products – well, from us here at Tree Hugging Family, from other bloggers, news ads, etc.

Do I hope that you purchase everything we show here? NO. I know that no one needs all the stuff we show. Why do I show things that are decoration? Well, when it comes right down to it, I do believe that people can have the home they want, decorated and all. I don’t believe in collecting a thousand little knick knacks and other useless items, but some sense of personal style is what makes the world go round. Some records can make your life a little happier, and the right piece of art can brighten everyone’s day. It’s ok, especially when you consciously make smart decisions surrounding most areas of your life.

What do you think of the Washington Post article? Too much, making the wrong points, right on target? Let me know.

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