Re: [GBlist] Q about National Green Building Conference sponsors

[Kirsten Flynn <kir@declan.com>]

On 10/30/02 10:31 PM, "billc_lists@greenbuilder.com"
<billc_lists@greenbuilder.com> wrote:

>> Anyone know why The Vinyl Institute would sponsor the NAHB Research
>> Center’s fifth annual National Green Building Conference (March
>> 30-April 1, 2003) when their sponsorship seems to be a contradiction
>> to the point of the conference?
> 
> This is sarcasm, right?
> 
> I'm sure you of all people can figure out what's likely going on -
> starts with "green" and ends with "washing".
> 
> I'm sure the Vinyl Institute would *love* to be considered green. I'm
> almost surprised that the NAHB didn't have the spine to say "We'd
> love to have your money, but sorry, you're not a good fit".
> 
> Fortunately most of us here are informed enough to understand the
> problems with vinyl, and make our own choices.
> 
> --
> Bill Christensen
> billc@greenbuilder.com

The very fact that they felt the need to greenwash their product means that
the green movement is seen as a market force.  Good thing!

We just need to keep educating, so everyone is informed.

Kirsten


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