capitalism, environmentalism 

I saw two versions of standard-fat "blue" milk a few days ago for sale, where the only distinction was the price of the fucking bottle.

Standard blue: 3.99NZD
"Plant-based" bottle: 4.69NZD

I don't know if this is consumerism masquerading as environmentalism, or capitalism defiling environmentalism.

Or both.

capitalism, environmentalism 

@Taylor

It's both, it's enough of a trouble right now that there's a word for it: greenwashing.

re: capitalism, environmentalism 

@frameacloud Ah yes, I was familiar with it being a thing, but mostly forgot the term for it.
That, and usually things are more nuanced, like organic and fair trade exploited as branding.

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