PS I am sad to hear the company went out of business. Even though I am not a fan of the way the Green Movement has been marketed and misinterpreted, there is some good that comes out of it and I believe Portman’s heart is in the right place.

I personally think that the prices are too expensive. In fact, I haven’t bought any of the Te Casan shoes just for this reason. (although they are all beautiful and I would love to wear a pair). Unfortunately, the business has now closed due to the recession and it’s really a shame, not only since vegan shoes were a good product, but also because it was a place for individual designers to get noticed. But perhaps it will regain momentum in the future…we’ll see

I do agree with you that those who are going green “just to be cool” shouldn’t judge others, and vice versa. I think it’s great though, as you said, that celebrities are using their fame to their advantage to speak out on their concerns. Take Hayden Panettiere and illegal whaling, for example.

Hopefully, the environmental friendliness trend will continue and becomes a more affordable “standard” for all consumers. Natural resources are finite, so in my mind, it makes most sense to take care of our environment while still providing the needs and wants of our economies.

Great post and thanks for sharing your ideas!