Going green isn’t as easy as it may seem. While some things may look better for the environment, they may have a footprint of their own.
Habit: Buying organic Problem: Depending on how the food is grown and transported, it may not be as green and could possibly be exposed to exhaust fumes.
Habit: Going vegetarian Problem: The demand for “superfoods” is resulting in the destruction of the Amazon for farms.
Habit: Recycling plastic without research Problem: Some plastic can be contaminated and can’t be recycled.
Habit: Leftovers vs. single servings Problem: If you don’t use all your food, it leads tofood waste.
Habit: Biodegradable poop bags Problem: If biodegradable plastics decompose in landfills, they may produce methane.
Habit: Having a hybrid car Problem: They require more energy and emit more greenhouse gases during production than conventional cars.
Habit: Using tote bags Problem: They require more resources to make than plastic bags but are not reused as much as they should be, limiting their environmental impact. (Reuters via Wibbitz)