The Pepsi story basically shows that business is all about money and profits. They don't care about our environment. If they can use the environment to market their business for profits, they will, but they'll never care about our environment unless we make them. Businesses will only ever change their ways if laws become more strict.
I envision a future where governments can create and enforce stricter laws that can get companies to make more sustainable and environmentally friendly choices.
But I also know that this starts with us. We have choices we can make, for example, boycotting businesses that are not making sustainable choices. We need businesses to realize that they can't function without us, the consumers, so if we boycott them due to their bad sustainable choices, they will have no choice but to change their ways.
Interesting write up! What government consumer protection laws would you like to see passed in Canada? Maybe additional company transparency regulations?
Hi Arsh! I agree that governments need to make enforce stricter environmental laws and that consumers have a lot more power than they realize in bringing about a change. The Pepsi story is a sad example of how, despite knowing that tetrapaks were better than plastic bottles for the environment, the company decided against them.
I agree, big business = big profit. They don't care about the environment and sadly may never care or understand. That is why we need to enforce stricter laws so that businesses can adopt sustainable practices.
Hi Arsh,
I completely agree with your post. I think we need to come together and understand that we have the power to force companies to change! There really is power in numbers.