Pollution and Blue Jean Waste

Blue Jean Waste video is shocking in many ways, because it shows the damage that is being done to developing countries by big corporations. However, it is also not shocking in that many people are no longer surprised that big corporations treat developing countries in that way. Since these countries do not have the kinds of regulations that are seen in the United States and other developed countries, it is much easier for companies to pollute and damage them without any real risk of recourse.

If I were a leader of one of the corporations involved, I would take action to stop the pollution and the ridiculous mistreatment of valuable resources. It is not just the people who are being harmed by the pollution, but the very planet itself. Too many people treat the planet as an infinite resource, but that is simply not the case. Clean air, water, and other valuable resources will run out eventually, and it will not be so easy to just make more of those things.

Instead of allowing things to reach that point, it is much better to stop the pollution now, and treat the planet and all of its people with respect. However, that opinion relates to my personal values and ethical principles, which might be very different from the values and principles of the people who actually head up these corporations. Having these types of beliefs will also affect how the stakeholder relationships are dealt with.

Social responsibility is important for a number of companies, and it is also a bit of a buzzword in today's corporate society. With that in mind, it is important to be aware of the fact that social responsibility can be a strong selling point when it comes to what stakeholders are looking for. If the leaders of a company want people to really invest in that company, they should focus on how they can be socially responsible, because that is important to a lot of people.

The blue jean companies that are allowing waste and pollution are not being socially responsible, at all. The corporations in the Blue Jean Waste video did not really react appropriately. It is a good thing that they commented quickly, and that they said something would be done, but that is a far cry from actually doing anything. They can say whatever they want, put out corporate statements, and form committees, but that will not solve the problem.

Instead of talking about what a tragedy it is and how they will certainly look into the issue, they should simply take care of the issue -- which was one that should never have occurred in the first place. There is no way to really get something done just be discussing it. It is understandable that discussions have to take place, but that does not mean changes cannot be made quickly.

By saying they will do something, the companies are only paying lip service to the people who are outraged and upset about the waste and mistreatment of the planet and the people who live near the factories that produce the jeans. Because nothing has changed, those people are still struggling from the toxic effects of the factory pollution. Regulatory measures could prevent this from happening again, but only if they were the same kinds of measures that are seen in the United States and other developed countries.

There are no real measures in Africa and other countries where many of the blue.