I have been using a competitors strings for 30 some-odd years. An issue here and there but always taken care of.
I recently purchased a 3 pack of Ernie Ball Regular Slinky guitar strings. Just to expand my horizons (I'll be checking out some others too-I like to step outside my comfort zones The strings came in a plastic/metallic-ish bag and then each set was wrapped in a plastic bag and each string was in a separate paper envelope. The only thing marked as being recyclable were the paper envelopes.
My question:
Is it important to my fellow guitar players to be environmentally conscious? Do you think companies (like Ernie Ball) should do more to make their packaging "earth friendly"?
I know people can be VERY brand loyal and will buy X product from X company no matter what (You know, the Ford vs. Chevy type crowd). I'm am not asking anyone to switch or anything of the like. Just curious as to how you choose a product and if environmental issue are part of that buying process. If you are concerned about it; would you take time to voice your concerns? Do you? Have you?
Obviously (I think) it's fairly clear where I stand. I won't be buying EB strings again. I just find it appalling that in a day and age where it is just as easy to be eco-conscious (and can even be more cost effective in many cases) that so much unnecessary plastic and such will end up in a landfill. I wrote EB a note asking the same thing and I will update this thread with their reply.
Now, it is possible that the packaging IS recyclable; in which case, why is it not marked so?
In conclusion, I am NOT writing this to be combative, to slam EB or to be another picketer waving a "my flag is flying and it is the only right one". I sincerely respect all views and opinions; Does NOT mean I have to like nor agree with them. I CAN still respect them and be respectful of those holding them. I am looking for dialogue and thoughts and maybe even ideas. Hell, we are al part of the musician family. We ALL share a love of the amazing thing called guitars. That makes us brothers and sisters to me...
Peace
I recently purchased a 3 pack of Ernie Ball Regular Slinky guitar strings. Just to expand my horizons (I'll be checking out some others too-I like to step outside my comfort zones The strings came in a plastic/metallic-ish bag and then each set was wrapped in a plastic bag and each string was in a separate paper envelope. The only thing marked as being recyclable were the paper envelopes.
My question:
Is it important to my fellow guitar players to be environmentally conscious? Do you think companies (like Ernie Ball) should do more to make their packaging "earth friendly"?
I know people can be VERY brand loyal and will buy X product from X company no matter what (You know, the Ford vs. Chevy type crowd). I'm am not asking anyone to switch or anything of the like. Just curious as to how you choose a product and if environmental issue are part of that buying process. If you are concerned about it; would you take time to voice your concerns? Do you? Have you?
Obviously (I think) it's fairly clear where I stand. I won't be buying EB strings again. I just find it appalling that in a day and age where it is just as easy to be eco-conscious (and can even be more cost effective in many cases) that so much unnecessary plastic and such will end up in a landfill. I wrote EB a note asking the same thing and I will update this thread with their reply.
Now, it is possible that the packaging IS recyclable; in which case, why is it not marked so?
In conclusion, I am NOT writing this to be combative, to slam EB or to be another picketer waving a "my flag is flying and it is the only right one". I sincerely respect all views and opinions; Does NOT mean I have to like nor agree with them. I CAN still respect them and be respectful of those holding them. I am looking for dialogue and thoughts and maybe even ideas. Hell, we are al part of the musician family. We ALL share a love of the amazing thing called guitars. That makes us brothers and sisters to me...
Peace