Denmark and the Environment

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Denmark and the Environment

Denmark has a reputation for being environmentally friendly and forward thinking will it comes to the environment. They are pioneers in wind power and have a very good transportation infrastructure.

But there are lots of ugly truths about Denmark's environmental prowness that are not always discussed and the country has lots of environmental problems which are not addressed, but swept under the carpet.

These are my personal viewpoints and you are welcome to disagree. Being a person who believes in being eco friendly - but not an eco activist, I have seen some things that just don't gel with the whole environmental friendly image.

Littering

Littering is a MAJOR problem in Denmark, but most Danes do not believe it is. When people visit Denmark, they often remark how clean the streets are and how sparkling everything looks.

Well that may be the case, but it is only because there are hundeds of people hired to constantly clean up the streets. Danes do not think that throwing trash on the ground is wrong.

When a recent survery was done, people would remark: "If I throw trash on the ground, it will a person a job cleaning it up. I am helping someone keep a job!"

Now, you would think that is just one nut thinking that, but I have met lots of Danes who think exactly the same way.

Excess Products

Another issue, which I have seen first hand on many occaisions and it is quite disturbing, is that many companies will actually destroy extra product or goods which slightly flawed instead of reducing the price and selling them on.

Without naming companies (do not wished to be sued for slander), one top name clothier actually shreds clothes which are more than 3 seasons old instead of reducing the price or selling them to a wholesaler who could liquidate them. Last year the company shredded over 3 million kroner in clothes, shoes, jackets and than later that year had to lay off much of his staff due to cash flow! Duh, they just threw away

Another company that specializes in home and garden, will actually throw away products that have slight damage (box broken or damage, scratches, blemishes, etc.)but are perfectfully functional. Worked for them for a few months and everyday was throwing away perfectly good products instead of discounting them and selling to people who do not mind getting a discount on an item that has only cosmetic damage.

This practice seems to go on all over Denmark. Do not know if it some law or that these companies just want to protect their image, but it is such a waste.

"Let's Talk Rubbish!"

For nearly 20 years I have teaching children and parents how to make environmental differences in their own lives. This was way before "global warming", "CO2 concerns" and "greenhouse gases", so I hope I have a difference in the lives of the people I have met in these programs.

If you would like to learn some simple, but effective ways to reduce your own impact on this planet without the political ramblings and doomsday predictions, pick up a copy of "Let's Talk Rubbish!", which has hundreds of tips and ideas on things you and your family can do to make some simple eco changes in your lives.

Includes tips for at home, at school, at work, green shopping, gardening, home made cleaning products and much more. All for the low price of only $2.95. It will be delivered as an ebook. Even includes a fun environmentally friendly magic trick you can play with your children.

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