The government has advocated for the “going green” policy for years. Recently, the government has been putting more effort in an effort to make citizens go green. Coincidentally, they started advocating again as soon as the United States entered a recession. Could this “going green” policy from the government be a “making green” scheme to revive the economy?

A nation usually enters a state of depression or recession when the government or bank is low on funds. Towards the end of the Bush administration, the nation was in a bad economic state. This was also around the time that green methods were being broadly advertised. The use of buses, warnings of global warming, pollution, recycling, and the list goes on and on.

Green products are not something everyone could afford, they tend to cost much higher than regular products. Contrary to what most people may think, something like a recycled notebook can cost up to a one dollar higher than a regular notebook. A water efficient washing machine can cost hundreds more than a normal washing machine and with the higher prices comes a higher tax which goes to the government.

The past will always repeat itself. Around twenty years ago during the Bush Sr. administration, the country was in its biggest debts in its history. At the same time, warnings concerning global warming and environmentally safe products surfaced. As soon as the matter of the national debts died down, nonbiodegradable products such as swiffer mops and disposable contacts were release to the public.

The knowledge of the future of global warming has been around for quite some times. The government only seems to appeal to helping the environment when they find it is convenient for them. Although they are killing two birds with one stone by helping the economy and environment at the same time, they should be more consistent with helping the environment. Perhaps after our recession has ended, new products such as disposable one time use electronics may be released to the public.