The world is thankfully getting a little green-er everyday. As consumers, we need to remember that our buying power brings substantial privileges with it. As a green consumer, I demand green products with recycled content, use of organics, less packaging, less chemicals, alternative energy sources, local products, etc. If franchises want my business and the business of people like me, they have to keep up with the times. I will not buy coffee from anywhere that serves it in a styrofoam cup. I always bring my own mug wherever I go. I will not allow things I buy to be put in plastic bags. Again, I bring my own reuseable bags with me. Companies need to have a green initiatives section on their website and information available in the store to keep customers informed as to what they’re doing to improve and change the way that business is done. Everything boils down to the all mighty dollar in the end. If green is profitable, companies will change their ways. We cannot allow them to continue to do business in old patterns that pollute our bodies, minds and earth. Ensure that your money is going to stores that are going green!
