Others may appear as they are not in reality. While you hope that your friends and family are making green lifestyle changes, they may be telling you what you want to hear instead of being honest. Even though this revelation is disappointing, don't give up on them. Try a different approach. Ask them to help you with an eco-friendly project. See if they would like to meet you at the farmer's market instead of going to the grocery store. Be more covert in your tactics and you might have more influence.