http://www.environmentalleader.com/2008/12/26/shovel-ready-stimulus-%e2%80%93-projects-that-should-be-supported/ Environmental Leader Fri, 25 May 2012 22:05:52 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.environmentalleader.com/2008/12/26/shovel-ready-stimulus-%e2%80%93-projects-that-should-be-supported/comment-page-1/#comment-101917 Kate Schrank Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:52:08 +0000 http://www.environmentalleader.com/2008/12/27/shovel-ready-stimulus-%e2%80%93-projects-that-should-be-supported/#comment-101917 I agree with your suggestions, Kevin, but believe an important priority is missing. Individuals are directly resposible for 37% of climate change emissions (according to recent McKinzie Group report) through their vehicle and homelife choices. This means that when consumers make vehicle, HVAC, appliance and other ordinary home life decisions, they have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the environment. Consumers need to be drawn into the sustainability conversation through consumer education and purchase incentives. Right now, I think consumers who want to make eco-friendly decisions are confused about where to start. The bottom line, in my view, is that corporations who walk the sustainability walk, can build consumer loyalty by not only educating the public about the company's sustainability choices, but also providing products, services and education to consumers that encourage environmentally sustainable choices. Best Regards, Kate Schrank J.D., President Partners for Clean Choice. I agree with your suggestions, Kevin, but believe an important priority is missing. Individuals are directly resposible for 37% of climate change emissions (according to recent McKinzie Group report) through their vehicle and homelife choices. This means that when consumers make vehicle, HVAC, appliance and other ordinary home life decisions, they have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the environment. Consumers need to be drawn into the sustainability conversation through consumer education and purchase incentives. Right now, I think consumers who want to make eco-friendly decisions are confused about where to start. The bottom line, in my view, is that corporations who walk the sustainability walk, can build consumer loyalty by not only educating the public about the company’s sustainability choices, but also providing products, services and education to consumers that encourage environmentally sustainable choices. Best Regards, Kate Schrank J.D., President Partners for Clean Choice.

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