Exactly in line with Gwen’s last post on symbolizing an eco-friendly identity, Dorothee H. sent us a link to a commerical linking leftist politics to the smart car. I think Gwen’s comments say it all and Dorothee’s submission illustrates it beautifully:
See also this commercial that uses pro-communist sentiment to market a car.
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lisa — January 25, 2021
Usually, you just say that the person is "an environmentalist". More colloquially, you could say that they are "green" in the sense that their politics are "green", which means ecologically aware in that sense. The most neutral word for people who care about the environment is "environmentalist".Green self-identity – an individual's overall perceived identification with the typical green consumer – is a well-recognized common motivational root of different eco-friendly behaviors.eco friendly products store
Cathy — January 14, 2022
Thank you very much for this great illustration, I have learned a lot from your blog. It truly amazes me how the eco word is so loosely used these days without any credentials to back it up. And using it in a commercial is just another level. It was really good that you brought it up, would love to know more about leco store australia