Top 10 Reasons To Buy Earth-Friendly Products
GREEN IS GOOD. It’s become much more than an advertising tactic. It’s becoming a way of life for many people and US businesses. “Earth-Friendly” products are developed, produced and used in a way that does not negatively impact or harm our environment and helps to promote a healthy or “green” future.
#10 - ECONOMY
Many Earth-friendly products are not only good for the environment, but also make economic sense. These products are typically made with fewer raw materials. That means there is comparatively lesser use of natural resources, in turn, produce less waste. These products may cost less to purchase and also may be recycled for money after their use.
#9 - VALUE
Value means getting the most for your money and doesn’t always mean “costing less.” When you buy Earth-friendly products, the value isn’t always represented in dollars and cents. The far-reaching impacts go beyond the price tag to help repair and sustain our damaged and fragile environment.
#8 – GREEN THROUGH-AND-THROUGH
Since Earth-friendly products require less toxic chemicals and materials to produce, the process by which they are manufactured is significantly safer as well. Safer for the workers as well as for the consumers. Many companies may claim to be “green”, but that may only apply to the end product itself, and not the process by which the product is developed or manufactured. “Earth-friendly” applies to the entire lifecycle of the product, from development to manufacturing to usage to disposal.
#7 - LONGEVITY
Sustainable, Earth-friendly products are typically cheaper and they last longer. The cost of most products is dependent on the kind of materials used. However, it is important to remember that some organic products may be expensive because they are grown in a pesticide-free environment. Even so, sustainable products have a longer payback period and represent the correct use of resources.
#6 – NATURALLY SAFE
Earth-friendly products may cost a bit more at times than some conventional products but they are typically plant derived and are safe for humans and the environment as well. The bi-products of these goods are typically non-toxic and biodegradable unlike many of their petroleum-based counterparts. They also tend to be phosphate and paraben free, protecting humans, animals, plants, waterways and the atmosphere.
#5 - VARIETY
There is greater variety in Earth-friendly products because they are made from materials that are widely available. Also, many of these products are ingenuously manufactured. So they have special textures, feel and look. Add to that the feel-good factor associated with doing the right thing and you have a perfect package of longevity, health and total return on your investment.
#4 – REDUCE COSTS
Not only are Earth-friendly products more easily manufactured from recyclable materials, but they are more likely to be recyclable themselves. Savings are to be had at both ends of the product. However, many of these processes are still being developed (rather than relying on established non eco-friendly techniques), the initial costs may be higher. But, the more we continue to develop and produce Earth-friendly products, the sooner these research costs will go down.
#3 – SAVE ENERGY
The development, creation and disposal of Earth-friendly products requires significantly less energy than synthetics. Additionally, the manufacturing process for many non eco-friendly products emits very high levels of carbon dioxide. This is a problem for the simple reason that increased amounts of CO2 in the atmosphere enhance the greenhouse effect which heats the surface of the planet to dangerous levels resulting in negative effects on the earth’s ecological balance.
#2 – REDUCE WASTE
Earth-friendly products are generally manufactured in an environmentally sound process. So, there is less emission of toxic waste and harmful chemicals. There is also a significant reduction of waste in the production process.
#1 – PROTECT THE FUTURE
The choices we make today have serious impacts on the future. Our children will inherit the planet and the environment that we leave for them. From the quality of our water, air and soil to energy sources, pollution and waste disposal, it is up to us to protect the future of our planet, today.
