Comments on: Dell cleans up its energy.

By: David Alexander

David Alexander — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:39:14 +0000

Corporations are liable to the shareholders if they do not maximize profit. This leads to all kinds of unfortunate results. There was a film about it as well.

By: Jason

Jason — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 19:13:39 +0000

Corporations tend to be aimed at profit first, donated and help the community somewhere at the bottom of the list. More and more though younger companies are popping up with community services and a sense of environmental awareness. I think these companies will be the new leaders if today’s leading corporations do not decide to change their ways.

By: Compost Guy

Compost Guy — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:26:52 +0000

I don’t understand why there aren’t more “leaders” in big business when something as important as environmental health issues are constant reminders of why we have to live more eco-consciously. Besides, Dell is sure making themselves look pretty good in the eyes of many consumers by going green.

By: MDC

MDC — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:50:02 +0000

The problem is there are many more “followers” in big business than there are “leaders” …..corporations are about profit dollars (some will still take the plunge are attempt it like dell and walmart) however I hope that this turns out well for Dell and they are setting the standard for the future

By: Jason

Jason — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:32:28 +0000

That will be the day when these big corporations all start working towards a cleaner future. I’m hoping it won’t be too far into the future when more corporations see helping the environment or at least lowering their carbon footprint as a corporate responsibility. Small steps are how movements are started and I can’t wait for the corporate greening movement picks up a bit more speed.

By: Evita

Evita — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:25:04 +0000

That is definitely positive news!
However what I would like to see from not just DELL but any corporation is to cut all the paper ads and hence paper waste. It always blows my mind how much paper is wasted in pamphlets, posters, billboards, signs, etc. I understand for the sake of their business they have to do some advertising but perhaps stick with web and TV ads, and boycott all paper generating ads. It may seem like a small step but can you imagine if other big companies followed in those footsteps too?