Comments on: Dear Financial West Group,

By: Ian M.

Ian M. — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 07:31:00 +0000

I could not agree more with this and look forward to the day that not only the plastic isn't used, but the paper envelopes too. A paperless option with secure email is a option. As soon as it is, you will be the first person I call :D

Take care and keep up the good plastic-free work!

By: Bobbi

Bobbi — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 17:45:00 +0000

You’re my new plastic idol!

By: Green Bean

Green Bean — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:34:00 +0000

That’s interesting. I’m having the same issue with the Salmon Nation Visa card. They have an online system to check balance, etc., but I can’t figure out how to get them to stop sending me paper bills. I’ll need to pull a Beth and write them a letter.

By: Tanya

Tanya — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:22:00 +0000

Hi Beth-

How archaic that they are still sending out paper statements! I work for a bank and we have slowly switched over all our lines of business from paper to online statements not only b/c it is environmentally friendly which they love to tout but it is also a HUGE cost savings to the bank (sadly more the driving force than environmental reasons). Not only do we save $ on paper and postage but we also don’t have to pay someone to sit and stuff envelopes all day… Also, I’m sure there are legal and regulatory implications however I suspect that the main reason they don’t have online statements is because they don’t have the technological infrastructure set up. Hopefully, they’ll get moving! :)

By: Anarres Natural Health

Anarres Natural Health — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 12:42:00 +0000

Dear Beth,

Your thoroughness rocks my world, and the eloquence with which you call people to environmental responsibility is awe inspiring.

Thanks you!

Love & RRRevolution, Tracey