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I agree with you. I conserve when it save us money. I hang laundry, only using the dryer to get out the worst of the wrinkles. Not using the dryer saves me over $200 a year. I BBQ outside instead of using the oven, again saving energy thus the costs, but I'm polluting by cooking outside. I'll stick to the BBQ.
My washer is a front loader-uses less water and energy to run-saves us more money.
I don't drive over the weekends. Less gas=less money.
We drink tap water filtered thru a pitcher. Less recyclables, but then again, I do desire the occasional soda.
I use my own grocery bags because they hold more and they have shoulder handles, plus I get 2c a bag every shopping trip.
Even those that use public transportation thinking they're being green are saving a bundle not paying for gas, car maintenance, etc.
I would love to install solar panels for heat, but the cost of those is exorbitant, so what's the point?
No one knows what, if any, impact their "green thinking" will actually have on the planet. I think the green noise should be redirected to the green of a dollar if they really want to make an impact.
As for the washing dishes: we don't have a dishwasher; I soap up a few things and rinse them all at once. But my kids can't figure that out since they don't pay any bills. They're also notorious for leaving a trail of lights on and not shutting things off, like their fans or computers, when they're done for the day. (Yes, I do "remind" them) They learn about the environment, but they don't see any return, so why should they bother thinking green? And I think that's the issue-no personal reward, no action.
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