The Dark Side of Green

Posted on July 23, 2007 | Permalink

By Lane Casteix

Being "green" is wonderful, right? Maybe not as wonderful as we first thought.

The green movement was supposed to help the environment, but it is turning out to have a dark side also that is harmful to the environment. With all these biodegradable packages moving into commerce there is no longer guilt associated with littering. Formerly environmentally conscious folks suddenly feel free to toss their crap out the window with the expectation it will biodegrade and return to the earth as natural elements. Litter is increasing!

Perhaps this is where we say something about the law of unintended results?