Checked the eco friendly favor listing at the Knot's wedding shop. I really don't know why disposable cameras would end up in there, they're not friendly at all. So I thought I share this moment of raising my eyebrows: green is greedy? I see the eco business becoming the new money cow, endangered to fall into production craze like everybody else. All that kitsch people sell and think that calling it eco-chic makes consumerism cool is simply ignorant. Yes, we want decor, joyful, lush and head spinning receptions but let them be smart and savvy. Some items, like the bees wax candles are surely useful, rather perfect, plantable paper and confetti, okay. Other cutsey stuff could be so easily avoided without ruining the fun: instead of lavender toss in hundred of little separate bottles, present it in beautiful big bowls and reach then around when the toss is up. We did it with rose petals and guests totally enjoyed loading up with fistful of beautiful colors and fragrance.
2 comments:
Angelica - This is honestly one of the most thoughtful, no-nonsense posts about green wedding products I have read in a long time. I really commend you for bringing to light the issue surrounding the rapid expansion of the green movement.
More production does not always equal more green. In my mind, its SHIFTING traditional production into methods that are more sustainable and equitable for all.
Because there is no certifying body over the terms "green", "eco", or "sustainable" just about anyone and their brother can use them even if what they are doing is completely against everything the environmental movement stands for.
As an example, I have seen many journalists cover handmade jewelry (let's say from Etsy) and calling it 'green' despite the fact that it uses metals from pollution emitting and water contaminating mines along with gemstones that come from mines worked by child labor and which are cut in factories causing chronic respiratory disease. No recycled metals, no Fair Trade gems, no Fair Trade pearls. Does this sound 'green' or ethical?
Of course not...but because it was handmade in the U.S., many think they can get away with labeling it eco-friendly.
It's really a shame that so many companies take advantage of brides in this way and I'm grateful that there are writers like you to set the story straight so that brides are not misled.
I always appreciate the people for their efforts towards the eco-friendliness & would like to refer another i.e. SUPERIOR LIGHTING; playing an important role by launching their energy efficient LEDs & soothing light bulbs.
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