Comments on: Greenwashing http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/2008/05/greenwashing/ The Official Whole Foods Market Blog Sun, 21 Mar 2010 02:14:26 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Tina http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/2008/05/greenwashing/comment-page-1/#comment-6103 Tina Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:38:12 +0000 http://wholefoodsmarket.com/socialmedia/wholegreen/2008/05/22/greenwashing/#comment-6103 Wow-you all are some angry people! I do agree that Whole Foods is very expensive and I am too disappointed that Whole Foods carries a wide variety of health and body products with SLS and parabens. I wish there was a store that contained everything local, in season, and natural body products. It would even be better if there could be a frozen section of veggies and fruits that were locally grown and frozen by true organic-local farmers. Being "green' is hard, but it is impossible to avoid everything that is bad unless you want to live in a bubble. Just remember...the people on this site are obviously trying, so quit getting so angry at one another. Wow-you all are some angry people! I do agree that Whole Foods is very expensive and I am too disappointed that Whole Foods carries a wide variety of health and body products with SLS and parabens. I wish there was a store that contained everything local, in season, and natural body products. It would even be better if there could be a frozen section of veggies and fruits that were locally grown and frozen by true organic-local farmers.
Being “green’ is hard, but it is impossible to avoid everything that is bad unless you want to live in a bubble.
Just remember…the people on this site are obviously trying, so quit getting so angry at one another.

]]> By: revolted http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/2008/05/greenwashing/comment-page-1/#comment-5122 revolted Thu, 12 Jun 2008 16:38:54 +0000 http://wholefoodsmarket.com/socialmedia/wholegreen/2008/05/22/greenwashing/#comment-5122 Apply for one of the $10million loans that wholefoods has availible ans start a farm if you are so concerned about local supply you fool! Stop talking and start doing!!!!! Apply for one of the $10million loans that wholefoods has availible ans start a farm if you are so concerned about local supply you fool! Stop talking and start doing!!!!!

]]> By: Lee Kane http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/2008/05/greenwashing/comment-page-1/#comment-5120 Lee Kane Thu, 12 Jun 2008 16:31:15 +0000 http://wholefoodsmarket.com/socialmedia/wholegreen/2008/05/22/greenwashing/#comment-5120 Regarding the "greenwashing" issue, the Federal Trade Commission has a published list of "Green Guides" that are designed to protect consumers from greenwashing claims. They can be found at this link: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/grnrule/guides980427.htm These guides were last reviewed in 1998 and are currently under review by the Commission. There have been many new environmental claims that have come along since the guides were last reviewed, such as "carbon neutral", "renewable", and "sustainable", to name just a few, so the current review will attempt to create criteria for measuring and "vetting" such claims. As a Whole Foods Market team member whose job includes trying to verify "green" claims with which we are presented, I am always grateful when our customers share their experience, feedback, and information to help us do the best job we can in this regard! Regarding the “greenwashing” issue, the Federal Trade Commission has a published list of “Green Guides” that are designed to protect consumers from greenwashing claims. They can be found at this link: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/grnrule/guides980427.htm
These guides were last reviewed in 1998 and are currently under review by the Commission. There have been many new environmental claims that have come along since the guides were last reviewed, such as “carbon neutral”, “renewable”, and “sustainable”, to name just a few, so the current review will attempt to create criteria for measuring and “vetting” such claims.
As a Whole Foods Market team member whose job includes trying to verify “green” claims with which we are presented, I am always grateful when our customers share their experience, feedback, and information to help us do the best job we can in this regard!

]]> By: April http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/2008/05/greenwashing/comment-page-1/#comment-5088 April Wed, 11 Jun 2008 12:19:49 +0000 http://wholefoodsmarket.com/socialmedia/wholegreen/2008/05/22/greenwashing/#comment-5088 We also call Whole Foods "Whole Paycheck" here in Michigan. I discovered that, to eat healthiest (i.e., shop at Whole Foods), is impossible for me, so I just gave up. There really needs to be a store that is TRULY devoted to only a small amount of select foods and products. There probably is, but only the super-rich know about it and shop there. :( We also call Whole Foods “Whole Paycheck” here in Michigan. I discovered that, to eat healthiest (i.e., shop at Whole Foods), is impossible for me, so I just gave up. There really needs to be a store that is TRULY devoted to only a small amount of select foods and products. There probably is, but only the super-rich know about it and shop there. :(

]]> By: Annette http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/2008/05/greenwashing/comment-page-1/#comment-5046 Annette Sat, 07 Jun 2008 19:46:23 +0000 http://wholefoodsmarket.com/socialmedia/wholegreen/2008/05/22/greenwashing/#comment-5046 Funny, Whole Check...It is interesting I find the opposite that if I have to stop at a Kroger, Spouts or Tom Thumb my dollar does not go near as far as it does at my local Whole Foods. I swear I go into sticker shock. The only time my food bill is out of line is when I hit the pre packaged foods or the bakery...stuff I should not be noshing on anyway. Ok but produce from China that makes me ill, big no-no. I will be watching for this now...must admit we try to get as much "local" and in season as possible does not allows work but we try. Funny, Whole Check…It is interesting I find the opposite that if I have to stop at a Kroger, Spouts or Tom Thumb my dollar does not go near as far as it does at my local Whole Foods. I swear I go into sticker shock. The only time my food bill is out of line is when I hit the pre packaged foods or the bakery…stuff I should not be noshing on anyway. Ok but produce from China that makes me ill, big no-no. I will be watching for this now…must admit we try to get as much “local” and in season as possible does not allows work but we try.

]]> By: Juanita http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/2008/05/greenwashing/comment-page-1/#comment-5029 Juanita Fri, 06 Jun 2008 19:10:29 +0000 http://wholefoodsmarket.com/socialmedia/wholegreen/2008/05/22/greenwashing/#comment-5029 When we wash our organic vegetables and fruits in tap water we are no longer eating organic. The chlorine in the tap water is absorbed into the fruits and vegetables. Take a look at my website and learn how you can wash your greens and fruits and still eat organic. When we wash our organic vegetables and fruits in tap water we are no longer eating organic. The chlorine in the tap water is absorbed into the fruits and vegetables. Take a look at my website and learn how you can wash your greens and fruits and still eat organic.

]]> By: Roy http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/2008/05/greenwashing/comment-page-1/#comment-5022 Roy Fri, 06 Jun 2008 15:39:07 +0000 http://wholefoodsmarket.com/socialmedia/wholegreen/2008/05/22/greenwashing/#comment-5022 The united nations has sighted the carbon emmissions produced from the production of animal products for food, as the number 2 or 3 largest contributor to global warming. While not using plastic bags, and recyling are all good steps they pale in comparison to reducing the amount of animal product we consume/sell/produce for food. While I understand why Whole Foods sells organic versions of meat and dairy products, I question how unbalanced you are with regard to featuring and promoting these animal products in your stores verses the small amount of meat and dairy alternatives (with the exception of soy milk). This unbalance is, in itself, greenwashing! The united nations has sighted the carbon emmissions produced from the production of animal products for food, as the number 2 or 3 largest contributor to global warming. While not using plastic bags, and recyling are all good steps they pale in comparison to reducing the amount of animal product we consume/sell/produce for food. While I understand why Whole Foods sells organic versions of meat and dairy products, I question how unbalanced you are with regard to featuring and promoting these animal products in your stores verses the small amount of meat and dairy alternatives (with the exception of soy milk). This unbalance is, in itself, greenwashing!

]]> By: Dana http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/2008/05/greenwashing/comment-page-1/#comment-5020 Dana Fri, 06 Jun 2008 15:20:52 +0000 http://wholefoodsmarket.com/socialmedia/wholegreen/2008/05/22/greenwashing/#comment-5020 In Colorado the people referred to Whole Foods as Whole Paycheck. Now that I can barely afford to put gas in my car, when the new store opens in Reno, I doubt that I will be able to afford to shop there much. Regarding the "organic" subject. In my travels through Mexico I was astounded to discover that the organic crops abutted the non-organic crops - literally. I actually watched as the crop duster sprayed the non-organic crops while the organic ones were inevitable receipients of "the magic dust!" It forever changed my opinion of organic marketing. We need to grow more of our own foods locally in America. People need to learn how to eat seasonally, which would eleminate the need to transport produce thousands of miles. AND we need to stop doing business with CHINA! It would be nice too if people learned how to grow some of their own foods. In Colorado the people referred to Whole Foods as Whole Paycheck. Now that I can barely afford to put gas in my car, when the new store opens in Reno, I doubt that I will be able to afford to shop there much.
Regarding the “organic” subject. In my travels through Mexico I was astounded to discover that the organic crops abutted the non-organic crops – literally. I actually watched as the crop duster sprayed the non-organic crops while the organic ones were inevitable receipients of “the magic dust!” It forever changed my opinion of organic marketing.
We need to grow more of our own foods locally in America. People need to learn how to eat seasonally, which would eleminate the need to transport produce thousands of miles. AND we need to stop doing business with CHINA! It would be nice too if people learned how to grow some of their own foods.

]]> By: Kyla McAuliffe http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/2008/05/greenwashing/comment-page-1/#comment-5017 Kyla McAuliffe Fri, 06 Jun 2008 13:50:07 +0000 http://wholefoodsmarket.com/socialmedia/wholegreen/2008/05/22/greenwashing/#comment-5017 I am new to the whole "green" thing. However - I am learning! It is very confusing for someone just starting out, and I am still working on my awareness. I would really love it if Whole Foods would make a sign in their store that indicates the meanings of food origins - for example, this may be obvious to most, but I assumed that all foods in your store were organic. I did not realize the difference b/w conventional and organic, and did not realize that you would carry genetically modified foods in your store. For someone just starting out who might not think to ask...it would be helpful for information for us "newbies". Also, I appreciate your responses to some of the comments above...please consider replying to the ones you haven't as I'm now concerned and interested in your responses to those as well. Thanks! I am new to the whole “green” thing. However – I am learning! It is very confusing for someone just starting out, and I am still working on my awareness. I would really love it if Whole Foods would make a sign in their store that indicates the meanings of food origins – for example, this may be obvious to most, but I assumed that all foods in your store were organic. I did not realize the difference b/w conventional and organic, and did not realize that you would carry genetically modified foods in your store. For someone just starting out who might not think to ask…it would be helpful for information for us “newbies”. Also, I appreciate your responses to some of the comments above…please consider replying to the ones you haven’t as I’m now concerned and interested in your responses to those as well. Thanks!

]]> By: Nancy Michelli http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/2008/05/greenwashing/comment-page-1/#comment-5011 Nancy Michelli Fri, 06 Jun 2008 02:22:03 +0000 http://wholefoodsmarket.com/socialmedia/wholegreen/2008/05/22/greenwashing/#comment-5011 I shop at Whole Foods almost exclusively but there are a few grand disappointments. There are many personal products that have chemical fragrance in them and these chemicals are extremnely toxic and harmful to people, pets and the environment. And to make things worse they recently have added Method and another that I can't remember the name of that have chemnical fragrances included. Now just like going to Luckys, Target, Wal Mart or some other clueless store we have to avoid the cleaner aisle at Whole Foods. It stinks and it's toxic! I shop at Whole Foods almost exclusively but there are a few grand disappointments.

There are many personal products that have chemical fragrance in them and these chemicals are extremnely toxic and harmful to people, pets and the environment.

And to make things worse they recently have added Method and another that I can’t remember the name of that have chemnical fragrances included. Now just like going to Luckys, Target, Wal Mart or some other clueless store we have to avoid the cleaner aisle at Whole Foods. It stinks and it’s toxic!

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