Comments on: Will Corporate Greening Reverse in a Recession?

By: Dauz

Dauz — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 09:31:58 +0000

To remove green innovations would be a mistake. The fact of the matter is that businesses now more than ever are going to begin to do as much as they can to save energy, thus money. Complete halogen bulbs, solar pannels, etc. I think that this recession is going to lead to a surge in green technology and will lead to a boom in the sustainable energy economy. I think the room the green economy has to grow in is endless with energy crisis at an all time high. I would love to see our economy come out of this recession with its industry centered around green technology….

By: Dave Shires

Dave Shires — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 22:06:39 +0000

Tom – I don’t think Shannon’s promoting this guy’s idea, just reporting on it. But yes, I disagree as well. It’s sorta insane to even speculate this. Tucker hits it right on the head – literally the worst thing a company could do now is start abandoning green practices, especially in the realm of efficiency, but also everywhere else.

By: Tucker Paste

Tucker Paste — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 21:53:33 +0000

One of the main reasons we’re in this mess is because of unsustainable business practices. The dumbest thing a company could do now is to start dropping “green” initiatives.

By: Tom Poser

Tom Poser — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 18:54:33 +0000

I disagree. The first thought during a downtime is to cut costs, but the second is to innovate. Recessions are great times for creative thinking because companies have to find a better way. Instead of just collecting cash on previously successful ideas and ventures, the impetus is on finding anything they can hang their hat on that differentiates them from the competition.