I am working on a story about green and banking, and frankly I am approaching the topic with a bit of skepticism. The ultimate green move would be to decrease consumption, but what would that do to the credit industry. Ah, what credit industry, you ask. Hmm, good point.

I was struck by an obvious contradiction when I stayed at a Chicago hotel last week. They had the usual appeal to be green by not using too many towels. It was set next to a bottle of Fiji water for $6. Surely the epitome of environmental waste — consuming bottled water from the far Pacific in a Chicago hotel.

Any pointers on contradictions in green policy in banking are welcome.

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