A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

A tree now grows in Brooklyn…because of me (and these people). That’s right: Watch this little online video to see me plant a tree in Brooklyn, and then try to tell me that I’m not environmentally awesome! So, yes. I do believe in everyone on the planet being a little more aware of how our culture advocates trashing the planet, and I do believe we need to start changing our eco-behavior. However, it really was a bummer to me when being environmentally-conscious became so trendy, it got its own name – Going Green. And it got its own TV channel (of which I’m a part. Sigh.). I hate trends so much, it almost was enough for me to start embracing planet-trashing again! Alas, I think this is the first case I’ve ever seen where a trend is doing our culture some good. The only way the ENTIRE planet is going to change its ways is if its under the spell of a trend, because the majority of people are followers, not leaders. So. There you have it: a trend, used for the good. Still not sure how to feel about it…thoughts on this social responsibility issue?