Reading 8

Cradle to Cradle by William McDonough and Michael Braungart

Chapter 6 Pages 157 - 186

Throughout this chapter the reference to the Ford company and its venture towards creating a healthier system for workers and the environment were referred to.  It's also through this idea of creating a better means to make cars that the idea of the automobile will change too.  Hopefully for the better.  

The idea of items being "free of" something doesn't always mean anything good.  This could mean that something worse was put into the item.  It's important for consumers to know what is within an item.  Consumers need to ask to gain knowledge.

There are lists out there that categorize items for consumers to know better about the products they are buying.  A list known as "Gray List" which means the items on the list "contain problematic substances that are not quite so urgently in need of phase out." (p 174)  Also the "P List" is considered to be a "positive list" that "includes substances actively defined as healthy and safe for use." (p 175)  Consumers need to consider what they are buying, and what the items contain.