Comments on: All things PC… http://the-coveted.com/blog/2008/04/10/all-things-pc/ be stylish • be lovely • be coveted Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:09:45 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: labella http://the-coveted.com/blog/2008/04/10/all-things-pc/comment-page-1/#comment-5040 labella Wed, 16 Apr 2008 07:15:24 +0000 http://the-coveted.com/blog/?p=1319#comment-5040 Jenine, love your site! What camera do you use to take the pics of yourself? Jenine, love your site! What camera do you use to take the pics of yourself?

]]> By: Maria http://the-coveted.com/blog/2008/04/10/all-things-pc/comment-page-1/#comment-5010 Maria Sat, 12 Apr 2008 13:25:29 +0000 http://the-coveted.com/blog/?p=1319#comment-5010 I wanted to comment on your statement: "it makes me wonder if it’s really something that’s going to catch on". There really is no choice - the world absolutely NEEDS this to catch on. I know there are plenty of doubters out there who think that climate change isn't happening and that we have all the resources we need for everything forever and that the way that companies produce things really is NOT hurting the environment, etc. But, really, those are people who have probably not seen much of the world - or they have seen it from the window of the local ritz-carlton - and have not read some of the leading thinkers on this (I suggest "Cradle to Cradle"). And about buying "eco" things - Do it! If companies see that consumers WANT those items, then they will produce more, expand their lines, etc. So, don't think about it like you are absolving yourself of reducing, reusing and recycling when you buy an organic cotton t-shirt. Think about it like you are supporting the development of markets that take the world (environment, people) into account. Also, in terms of bamboo, think about it more from the entire life-cycle of the item. From sourcing of materials to production to care to disposal. In that context, bamboo is significantly better than, say, a petroleum based poly blend. Cheers! Love your blog, btw. I wanted to comment on your statement: “it makes me wonder if it’s really something that’s going to catch on”. There really is no choice – the world absolutely NEEDS this to catch on. I know there are plenty of doubters out there who think that climate change isn’t happening and that we have all the resources we need for everything forever and that the way that companies produce things really is NOT hurting the environment, etc. But, really, those are people who have probably not seen much of the world – or they have seen it from the window of the local ritz-carlton – and have not read some of the leading thinkers on this (I suggest “Cradle to Cradle”). And about buying “eco” things – Do it! If companies see that consumers WANT those items, then they will produce more, expand their lines, etc. So, don’t think about it like you are absolving yourself of reducing, reusing and recycling when you buy an organic cotton t-shirt. Think about it like you are supporting the development of markets that take the world (environment, people) into account. Also, in terms of bamboo, think about it more from the entire life-cycle of the item. From sourcing of materials to production to care to disposal. In that context, bamboo is significantly better than, say, a petroleum based poly blend.

Cheers!

Love your blog, btw.

]]> By: Alice http://the-coveted.com/blog/2008/04/10/all-things-pc/comment-page-1/#comment-5004 Alice Fri, 11 Apr 2008 16:35:29 +0000 http://the-coveted.com/blog/?p=1319#comment-5004 Honestly, it doesn't matter that much whether Gap inc. is "going green" as a marketing ploy or out of the goodness of their hearts. The positive thing is that they are and if that increases their sales that's a GOOD thing. I'm glad eco-friendly clothes are getting more accessible and common. Another way to make it easier to buy eco-friendly clothing is by using wwww.brandhabit.com to find which of your local boutiques carry organic/eco-friendly lines like Edun. Honestly, it doesn’t matter that much whether Gap inc. is “going green” as a marketing ploy or out of the goodness of their hearts. The positive thing is that they are and if that increases their sales that’s a GOOD thing.
I’m glad eco-friendly clothes are getting more accessible and common. Another way to make it easier to buy eco-friendly clothing is by using wwww.brandhabit.com to find which of your local boutiques carry organic/eco-friendly lines like Edun.

]]> By: Rachel http://the-coveted.com/blog/2008/04/10/all-things-pc/comment-page-1/#comment-5003 Rachel Fri, 11 Apr 2008 09:32:56 +0000 http://the-coveted.com/blog/?p=1319#comment-5003 I get so apprehensive when labels go 'green' I always wonder if it's more a marketing move then an honest concern for the planet ;) I get so apprehensive when labels go ‘green’ I always wonder if it’s more a marketing move then an honest concern for the planet ;)

]]> By: jennine http://the-coveted.com/blog/2008/04/10/all-things-pc/comment-page-1/#comment-5002 jennine Fri, 11 Apr 2008 08:12:31 +0000 http://the-coveted.com/blog/?p=1319#comment-5002 arrgh... oh yeah, even buying 'eco' friendly clothing, they still leave a carbon footprint, although less than conventional fabrics. not buying, reducing, buying recyled are far better options. but it's a step. @meli, oh my i read a really scary article in Time magazine about the biodeisel scam..yikes! thank you jane! @robin, i think you may enjoy this article in the nyt http://www.nytimes.com/2007/07/01/fashion/01green.html arrgh… oh yeah, even buying ‘eco’ friendly clothing, they still leave a carbon footprint, although less than conventional fabrics. not buying, reducing, buying recyled are far better options.

but it’s a step.

@meli, oh my i read a really scary article in Time magazine about the biodeisel scam..yikes!

thank you jane!

@robin, i think you may enjoy this article in the nyt
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/07/01/fashion/01green.html

]]> By: Robin Claire http://the-coveted.com/blog/2008/04/10/all-things-pc/comment-page-1/#comment-5000 Robin Claire Fri, 11 Apr 2008 05:23:19 +0000 http://the-coveted.com/blog/?p=1319#comment-5000 It makes me sad that most people think that they can save the planet by simply buying a hybrid and green clothing instead of actually just REDUCING the amount they consume. At first I was happy when the green trend popped up, but now it just frustrates me because it's made me realize how most people refuse to accept anything less then the amount that they already consume. :( It makes me sad that most people think that they can save the planet by simply buying a hybrid and green clothing instead of actually just REDUCING the amount they consume. At first I was happy when the green trend popped up, but now it just frustrates me because it’s made me realize how most people refuse to accept anything less then the amount that they already consume. :(

]]> By: meli http://the-coveted.com/blog/2008/04/10/all-things-pc/comment-page-1/#comment-4998 meli Fri, 11 Apr 2008 03:31:34 +0000 http://the-coveted.com/blog/?p=1319#comment-4998 funny that coach logo already has always looked like a fake knock off. anyhow, thought you all might like this: http://seekingalpha.com/article/71802-it-s-now-official-ethanol-is-a-scam Green is the new Y2K for some companies. funny that coach logo already has always looked like a fake knock off. anyhow, thought you all might like this:
http://seekingalpha.com/article/71802-it-s-now-official-ethanol-is-a-scam

Green is the new Y2K for some companies.

]]> By: Jane http://the-coveted.com/blog/2008/04/10/all-things-pc/comment-page-1/#comment-4997 Jane Thu, 10 Apr 2008 16:57:38 +0000 http://the-coveted.com/blog/?p=1319#comment-4997 Guten tag! I just want to say I've been enjoying the last few posts since your move to Deutschland. Looking forward to more entries. Guten tag! I just want to say I’ve been enjoying the last few posts since your move to Deutschland.

Looking forward to more entries.

]]> By: susie_bubble http://the-coveted.com/blog/2008/04/10/all-things-pc/comment-page-1/#comment-4996 susie_bubble Thu, 10 Apr 2008 15:24:43 +0000 http://the-coveted.com/blog/?p=1319#comment-4996 Ho ho ho.... your first sentance made me laff... Ho ho ho…. your first sentance made me laff…

]]> By: WendyB http://the-coveted.com/blog/2008/04/10/all-things-pc/comment-page-1/#comment-4995 WendyB Thu, 10 Apr 2008 14:57:32 +0000 http://the-coveted.com/blog/?p=1319#comment-4995 The chemicals required to make a fabric out of bamboo cause a lot of people to say that bamboo isn't truly eco-friendly. Among the people who have told me this are eco-conscious designers! The chemicals required to make a fabric out of bamboo cause a lot of people to say that bamboo isn’t truly eco-friendly. Among the people who have told me this are eco-conscious designers!

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