eBay & Largest San Jose Solar Roof
May 9, 2008 by Noel
Filed under Green Living
What more proof do you need? eBay is really going green!
Of course, just think of how online shopping makes the world greener. There is no need for plastic bags and receipts and all other things that you would find in malls. All you need is a computer and the internet and off you go shopping for the things you need.
This time, eBay would be making their building greener. See, their building, which is named Building 17, has just been given a solar roof. And yes, this solar roof is the largest solar roof that one could find in the area of San Jose. It is also exciting to think that this building is the very first building that the company has put up after being in the business for 13 years already. I had a woman say, ‘I just feel as if this is a healthier building. I feel better in this building.’”
Nice going eBay!
[Via MercuryNews.com]
I really like Ebay for the wide variety of used products that I can find. I purchase all my dress clothes from there.
I think that eBay going solar is a great idea, and I applaud their efforts.
I do question whether online shopping is really greener than traditional bricks & mortar shopping. Everything I buy online is packaged in a box, with additional padding – then delivered in a gas/diesel delivery vehicle one item at a time.
Bill
@Bill
You’re right about the packaging. However, on the other hand, online shopping saves people from the time,effort, and gasoline, if they need to go to a brick and mortar shop.
The gasoline spent by all of the shoppers going to the store is definitely more compared to the gasoline of a few delivery vehicle who will deliver the goods.