Comments on: Washers, dryers and Earth Hour – Liz’s rant

By: Mari Adkins

Mari Adkins — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 02:19:11 +0000

Hey there! I’m in Kentucky, as well. I didn’t celebrate EarthHour this year, although I did last year and the year before. Like you said, it does nothing, and it solves nothing.

By the way, I don’t think I’ve ever used, or even ever seen, a washing machine that runs 35 to 60 minutes. 30 minutes start to finish, yes.

By: An Environmentalist "Wacko"

An Environmentalist "Wacko" — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 17:18:20 +0000

Liz,
I am glad that we have product regulations. To me, that means we no longer have lead in paint or asbestos in our insulation. Someone needs to be in charge of mandating these things, so it really doesn’t bother me at all. I guess that is where we differ.

But, if you care so much about the environment, why are you protesting Earth Day? Polluting extra just to “stick to to the man” or something? It seems like you’re rebelling against something you believe in just because you don’t want to be told what to do. It’s a little contradictory.

By: Liz

Liz — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 12:50:35 +0000

Dear EW,

In the first place, I wouldn’t consider you a EW at all (although you may well be – and if so, have fun with that!). I’m not demeaning you for caring. In fact, most people, including myself, do care about how much energy they use. Most people are conscientious enough that they don’t leave their trash strewn all over the park or throw their half-eaten super-sized fast food out the car window. Most people are good stewards of the earth because they think it’s the right thing to do – not because someone says they must.

I don’t “hate” my washer and dryer at all, and am afraid you miss the point. Just like the curly-q light bulbs, we’re dealing with one more example of choice being taken away from the consumer. We’re being “nudged” toward what someone else decides we should purchase and/or use. And that’s not okay in my book.

-Liz

By: An Environmentalist "Wacko"

An Environmentalist "Wacko" — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 22:35:09 +0000

I don’t have to ACT appalled, I am appalled. I’m a fan of electricity too, but I think, like anything else, we need to use it responsibly. People who care about the impact we have on the environment aren’t wackos; they are conscientious and responsible. It doesn’t matter how much energy we save on Earth Day. The point is to stop for moment and consider how we can make the earth a cleaner, healthier place. I don’t deny your rights to do whatever you want to do, but I don’t appreciate being demeaned for caring.
If you hate your washer and dryer so much, perhaps you should buy different ones.

By: Niki

Niki — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 23:44:27 +0000

Seeing as how I have left drool marks on every front loading washer & dryer I have seen for the last 4 years (is that a waste of water?) I APPLAUDE & THANK YOU for writing this eye opening & (for me) money saving article. Top loading it is! My lights will be on all night tonight in your honor!