Since America is known to be a rich country, many feel it is ok to consume as much as they want; as long as they are able to. Although America's society is formed this way, they do not realize how much their consumption and waste has caused destruction towards our planet and it also jeopardizes our lives. In the past few years, there have been reports about global warming; but many people did not pay close attention to it. Since it is hard to ignore the signs of global warming now, more people are now trying to create ways to save our planet.
Although there is not a perfect solution to this problem, changing some of our actions can be a start to saving the planet. One person who has taken the stand to make a difference is Robert Congel. Congel's idea of helping to save earth is by creating a mega mall with the theme “going green”.
Many may believe Destiny USA is an example of green washing because, they are using the theme “going green” as a way to manipulate people into visiting the mall and increase their chances of spending money. Some examples on how this project is contradicting is the transportation, trying to change mother nature, and consumption/waste.
Little, A. G., (2005, June, 10). N.Y. megamall aims to run on clean energy.Grist Magazine. Retrieved April 12, 2008, from http://www.msnbc.msncom/id/8048486/page/2/print/1/displaymode/1098/
Union of concerned scientists. Retrieved April 20, 2008, from http://www.ucsusa.org/clean_energy/
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