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Save the Earth with Dirty Towels

  • Video by: Chris Weller , Max Joseph, Simon Hawkins
  • Posted: June 23, 2009 at 3:38 pm

“Welcome to the Welton Inn, where you can help in our fight against environmental degradation. A towel on the rack means ‘I’ll use it again.’ Also, did you know that taking the elevator to your room uses 15 watts of energy? Consider taking the stairs. To make ice, simply fill your ice bucket with water and wait for winter.” Beware of companies that exploit your desire to be green. A GOOD Provocation.

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DISCUSSION: 4 Comments
    • Posted by: jeremiah.kerr
    • on July 30, 2009 at 10:15 am

    fabulous.

    • Posted by: khaleddoo
    • on August 2, 2009 at 2:33 pm

    hehehehe nice ‘

    • Posted by: bfuentes
    • on August 6, 2009 at 6:03 pm

    I like how this is playing on all the “green” hype. Everyone wants to make money somehow…

    • Posted by: aisaraznal
    • on September 15, 2009 at 11:53 pm

    this is ridiculous

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