Comments on: Sierra Club, Bleach and Sustainability?

By: Anora McGaha

Anora McGaha — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 03:37:48 +0000

Love the graphics on your header! Was reading about your opinion on the Sierra Club and their work with Clorox. I found out about Clorox’s Green Works products when I interviewed with Burts Bees! They told me that Green Works products are as good as they get in terms of “Green” standards. Coming from Burts Bees, I went ahead and bought them.

I know your article was about Clorox, but I thought you might be interested in my little note anyway.

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By: Sommer-Green&Clean Mom

Sommer-Green&Clean Mom — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 13:34:51 +0000

In response to the article from the Traverse City Record Eagle,

I think it is very odd that suddenly bleach is okay and the Sierra Club can say that Clorox Bleach is because of it’s main ingredient. When a partnership with much money is involved, suddenly the Sierra Club can come up with good reasons for it’s actions. Funny how that works.

What unerves me even more is the idea that the Sierra Club believes they are providing the people a chance to clean green by their action. How about promoting vinegar or baking soda? What about supporting a “green” company not just a “green” product? Why? It has to do with the green called money and now the club is defending their actions and trying to explain themselves. It’s too bad. The members in T.C. have ethics and thats why they quit. Good for them.

Green & Clean Mom

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By: Ben Goldstein

Ben Goldstein — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 21:33:33 +0000

On behalf of Green Works we would like to share the following letter to the editor that ran in today’s Traverse City Record-Eagle:

http://www.record-eagle.com/opinion/local_story_213095131.html

By: Allison

Allison — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 03:31:48 +0000

What would John Muir say? Or do? This action by Sierra Club makes them less credible. This situation worries me personally. I have always been a supporter of Sierra Club and wonder now if they have sold their soul to the devil. I am sure they will address the backlash from their supporters. Allisons last blog post..Attack of the Monster Tomato Plant

By: Monica

Monica — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 02:45:18 +0000

Great post!
I did not know any of the information you wrote about, except to say that I just distrusted “green works” from the beginning. Clorox has spent decades polluting the home and environment, and suddenly they decide to produce a “green” product because it’s the right thing to do? Sounds like green washing if I ever heard such a thing!
They will never see my money, I’d rather search high and low for a truly neutral product from a company that actually gives a rats a**. Oh wait, they have big marketing budgets? I’m sure they’ll be able to convince us of their “commitment” eventually.
Whew, I guess I’m in one of *those* moods today. Thanks!

By: Beth

Beth — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 01:56:54 +0000

I’ve used Green Works and I liked it. But as time goes on, I’ve questioned the “green wave” and the way companies throw around “green” and “all-natural” just to make money and I’ve not bought it again. Live and learn. It’s a journey.

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By: Allison

Allison — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:58:12 +0000

You make a VERY good point. I think too often people only consider one aspect of something (in this instance: the environment). In reality, we need to think about more than just one aspect of anything. I don’t want to use bleach because it’s toxic to my child! I do not want to have that sitting in my house. Anywhere. I’m glad it is okay for the environment, but that doesn’t change my opinion on the matter. Nor yours

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By: Green {Goody}

Green {Goody} — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:05:34 +0000

This is a great post, I hope that people read this. I'm am surprised how many people love bleach and defend this dangerous product. Are white socks really more important than our health? Green {Goody}s last blog post..Friday Night {Lights}