Originally Posted by $5 submissions

I'm far from being a hippie but I know first hand what environmental irresponsibility can lead to. Many parts of Manila are smog-choked and a lot of buildings have ugly black streaks and stains caused by acid rain. I don't know about the granola and other hippie schtick, but the increased concern about the environment and doing one's small part to protect the environment is not a bad thing. IMHO, at least.