Comments on The Decorating Voice: REDESIGN IS GREEN DESIGN

Glad I could inspire such a great post. We all kno...

2009-10-08T12:15:57.092-07:00

Glad I could inspire such a great post. We all know that eco-friendly, "green" decorating is smart, but as the comments show, there's a balance to be found even within a great practice.

As consumers, myself included, we need to learn more about what we are buying and how it impacts our environment and our economy.

A sofa is not just a sofa anymore!

I am all for green decorating!!! :) T

2009-10-07T12:12:00.667-07:00

I am all for green decorating!!!

:) T

Rena and Cass...thanks for the comments. I too am...

2009-10-07T10:41:35.032-07:00

Rena and Cass...thanks for the comments. I too am concerned about the balance of eco-responsibility and eco-hysteria! Cass, while I share your concern about jobs, we all know that the manufacture of most household items largely supports only the job market in China... and supporting low paid retail jobs in the States. Transporting these items from China thousands of miles to our stores and homes further adds to our carbon footprint.
My hope is that by insisting on reusing useful items and making conscious purchases of new, locally and sustainably produced home goods, we can offset any loss of jobs with the creation of new ones. While Eutopian ideals may not be realistic, it can't hurt to try. Thanks again for sharing.... Jeff

I have personally contributed very little to the "...

2009-10-07T10:22:58.278-07:00

I have personally contributed very little to the "new furniture" footprint, as I come from generations of re-users; much of my furniture comes from my grandparents.

One thing that concerns me is that if we seriously shrink the purchasing of new items, it will affect people's jobs -- it's a difficult balance. I believe anyone does have the right to purchase new, but an equal responsibility to take their old, and make sure it goes on for a new life with someone else.
Cass

Hi Jeff, as one of the "choir members" I totally a...

2009-10-07T10:04:32.784-07:00

Hi Jeff, as one of the "choir members" I totally agree. Your stats were eye opening. Thanks for sharing.