What Shade of Environmentalist Are You?

As if caring about our planet isn't enough, there are now three categories that us eco-friendly ladies can be spliced into. Find out which one fits your green views best.

Light Green

The Light Greeners believe that environmentalism is all about personal lifestyle choices. For them, protecting the environment is a personal responsibility that everyone needs to handle - not soley our politicians and business owners. These Greeners are the ones driving hybrid cars, composting EVERYTHING and growing their own vegetables. Can you say "Green is the new Black"?

Dark Green

Dark Greens are the most hardcore of our trio. They believe that all of our environmental problems are the result of capitalism, industrialism and consumerism. For them, the only way to save our planet is a massive political overhall and a complete return to holistic roots. These Greeners are the ones volunteering for their local Green Party leaders, writing angry environmental manifestos and growing dreadlocks.

Bright Green

Bright Green is the newest addition to the environmental spectrum. These environmentalists believe that massive change is needed to save our planet - not just personal change - but they believe that economic and political leaders have the power to make this change through legislation, new technologies, sustainable practices and social innovations. These are the Greeners who are in favour of wind farms, green rooftops and massive scale recycling projects.

So how green are you??

By Allison Smith

Allison Smith
		About the author:
		Allison is a graduate student at Ryerson University in Toronto and the Green Editor for WOMAN.ca. She is a sometimes journalist who digs music and adventures. Her weaknesses include vegetarian food, men with beards and Ontario wines. She can be seen cruising the city on her bicycle, sipping organic coffee and dining at restaurants she can't afford. To Allison, the green movement has everything to do with moving towards a more natural way of life.
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