What's Wrong With This Picture: Green Is as Green Gimmicks Edition

by Edward Niedermeyer

Published: August 19th, 2009

what s wrong with this picture green is as green gimmicks edition

We are proud to be the inaugural City to unveil the first of seven Floralscapes along one of our busiest highways. The commute for Angelenos will now be brightened by floral murals that embody the City’s progressive approach to solving environmental issues by merging beautification, sustainable design and reducing our carbon footprint. From the construction workers to the business team, this public-private partnership with Toyota and Greenroad Media has spurred local job creation across the board.

Los Angeles Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa in a press release (via PRNewswire) about Toyota’s L.A. “Harmony Floralscape” Prius promotion.

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Don1967 on Aug 20, 2009
It seems to be pretty well-executed so far. Actually, it would be well-executed if the area was left in its natural state, and the jobs it "created" applied to something more productive. All I see here is a make-work project supported by a list of enviro-buzzwords. When corporate PR and politicians agree on something, you just know it's going to be pointless.

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Carlisimo on Aug 20, 2009

Its natural state? Along a freeway?

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Marc on Aug 20, 2009

haters

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Don1967 on Aug 20, 2009
Its natural state? Along a freeway? Yes. Whatever grows next to a freeway, without intervention, is a "natural state". The freeway's surroundings don't need little artificial gardens any more than a tree ravaged by elephants, or a forest burnt down by lightning, needs them.

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