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On the Ball: Let the Eagles soar

Philly Eagles are green not just in uniform, and more

Posted by Sarah K. Burkhalter at 10:58 AM on 03 Oct 2007

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There's an interesting interview in the NYT with Jeffrey Swartz, CEO of Timberland (not to be confused with Timbaland -- he's his own CEO, bee-yotch). Swartz is frustrated that Big Outdoor Wear worked to address child labor but hasn't managed a concerted effort to significantly reduce its impact on the earth from making, transporting, and selling gear, despite sporadic individual efforts.

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And in other news, an ABC News reporter who is obviously a reader of my illustrious column has expansively profiled the green efforts of the Philadelphia Eagles. And the crowd goes wild:

What a crock. And a large part of the public is content with the feeling that something is being done for the earth. Perhaps they should concentrate on doing what they are organized to do: win games. It's a feel-good, B.S. public relations stunt that wins the hearts of the mindless.

Love that enthusiasm!

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