Do you think "going green" is just a fad?

I think our society is becoming for energy aware. I think the term will go away, and
It will become mainstream.

I think a lot of it is kind of a fad like you said, but hey at least its a good fad. Hopefully it sticks and becomes mainstream like willbrawn said.

If it is, then that would be a mistake indeed.
I’m not a tree hugger (by habit) or a New Ager that eats dirt and meditates… ; )
But I do believe we should assume proper stewardship of this planet, make wise choices, and do all that is possible to preserve the wonders of our natural habitat.
There are issues like, not developing a NEEDED housing project because of a teeny, so-called rare bird that nests 5.5 miles from the project. If it is truly needed, the bird can get re-located. Its done all the time with all sorts of critters when they are endangered in any way, by biologists, and foresters, etc.
I myself get disgruntled when I see people tossing styrofoam cups, cigs, etc out of car windows, or see those plastic grocery bags snared high up in the branches of a tree.
I love nature, enjoy the beauty thats created (GOD has GOTTA be an artist!), and want to do what I can to increase the awareness of recyling, going green, and being responsible for our natural resources.
What I am oppossed to is international laws that prohibit manufacturing and industry in the USA, but are lax towards other nations that belong to the same UN ‘Green Groups’. I smell a political agenda there, but that’s just paranoid ol’ me! ; )
Good question!

I think for some people, anything is a fad. But this is one I sure hope sticks.

Think of this, if “going green” is costly and is for the future, it is probably going to be shoved during these economic lows by a growing percentage of people. I wonder about this: Recycling is the back to the basics stuff. In order to effectively recycle, a town must have a way or ways of transporting the recyclable materials. But wait! At this time, what does most transportation rely on? Oil! Until we solve the oil/car issue, “going green” is unlikely to grow efficiently with stay power.

Still, the cause/agenda/mentality is not going to just collapse.

Conservation of the world cannot take priority over its inhabitants. But we are all part of this world, and that is the irony of it all.

I hope it sticks, though I find the trendy aspect of it unattractive.

For some people (the ones who walk to the food co-op or Farmer’s Market with their bags) it is not a fad. For some people (who drive to Whole Foods in their SUVs, which I see more of than Priuses in their lot), it is a fad. And Whole Foods stock is dropping like a rock.

Hopefully there are more people for whom it is not. The people for whom it is, make the rest of us look like we’re trying to be trendy and we’re not.

(Edit: also, Whole Foods can actually be a waystation for people who come in because Green is Trendy, and then they learn what it really is and start shopping at places that are far Greener than the ‘Hole. So Whole Foods isn’t necessarily a Bad Thing, it’s more like the Fischer-Price “My First Attempt at Environmentalism” playset.)

I think that for those who have not made it a lifestyle, it is and will be a fad. I do believe there to be social/political/economical agendas from some places or others and because of that there will be people who do not buy into it at all, and others who will attempt to do what they can, get tired of it, and abandon it slowly over time.

While I too believe that we should do what we can to protect and conserve the Earth, it too is a mortal thing, and cannot last forever no matter how we try. The world is not meant to last forever.

The one thing I can’t stand about some of the green agendas is the carbon credit crap. Charging companies carbon credits? What next? People? We too crank out carbon. They will not charge me to breathe.

Yes, right now it seems like a fad, but hopefully people will eventually realize just how bad our situation is getting, and it will become more of a full blown movement.

@TheDeadWake re: “What next? People? We too crank out carbon. They will not charge me to breathe.”

You could always get one of these. ;)

i think in a lot of cases it’s just a trend, but even some of the people who are just following the fad are trying to be more environmentally friendly, regardless of their reasons or how long it will last. also, the trend has gotten some people to genuinely start trying. and a lot of people who are ‘going green’ are actually concerned. i don’t think much negativity can arise from a trend that’s insisting that people be more environmentally friendly. (:

You so funny Laureth :)

Thanks @TheKNYHT

and yeah, let’s hope the label fades away and the real ethics behind it all stays true

I think there is growing awareness in a lot of different sectors of life. I see it translating a little more into people’s decisio0ns and actions. I do not think it will go away, because I see younger people more concerned than earlier generations.

It’s not a fad for me. I was never really aware of what I was putting into or onto my body, and when it comes to my son…all the research I have done..I feel I’m making the best choices by doing things more naturally.
Mine is for selfish reasons, it’s not to save the environment. I’ll admit that. But, if what I do helps the environment and local farmers..then yay!

Great question… I really hope not.

It’s been said that it takes years to become famous overnight. “Earth Day”: http://earthday.envirolink.org/history.html will be 30 years old in 2010, but its roots began during the Kennedy presidency. The green movement isn’t a fad, but it’s finally starting to get mainstream traction. Sure, there will always be folks who jump on the bandwagon because its popular thing to do. Hopefully they’ll stay aboard for the long haul, learn more about how every action has some impact on the environment, and find practical ways to lessen that impact wherever possible. Trendy or not, greater awareness is a good thing.

It feels like one because it became so big real quickly but i really hope not.

I just really hope this sticks and becomes a lifestyle for everyone.