Why Use Eco-Friendly Materials
There is now a growing consensus among scientists
that the state of our planet is in a steady decline. Climate change,
pollution, climate change, and depleting natural resources are having a
serious negative impact on all species, including humans. The first
complete evaluation of the world's major ecosystems, The Millennium
Ecosystem Assessment, has revealed a number of distressing findings.
A few of these findings as reported by The Millennium Ecosystem
Assessment include:
* About 60 percent of the planet's "ecosystem services" -- uses of the
natural environment that benefit people, such as freshwater for
irrigation or ocean fishing, are being degraded or used unsustainably.
* Since 1750, atmospheric concentration of carbon dioxide has increased
about 32 percent primarily because of the burning of fossil fuels and
land use changes. About 60 percent of that increase has taken place
since 1959.
* Between 10 percent and 30 percent of all mammal, bird, and amphibian
species are threatened with extinction.
* More land has been converted to cropland since 1945 than was
cultivated in the 18th and 19th centuries combined. About 30 percent of
the Earth's land area is devoted to some kind of agriculture.
The report also states that the "changes stem from attempts to meet
growing global demand for food and other natural resources." We are now
realizing that we have to change how we live in order to protect and
conserve our environment. One way of reducing our impact on the planet
is to use eco-friendly materials. Eco-friendly means engaging in
activities that are beneficial for the environment.
Using eco-friendly materials helps the environment in many specific ways
that include:
* The use of fossil fuels is a major contributor to global warming. As
well, the toxins emitted from manufacture processing plants contaminate
the air, soil, and water. Harnessing the power of the wind and sun, and
practicing energy conservation techniques such as energy efficient light
bulbs, will help lessen the amount of carbon emissions being released
into the atmosphere.
* Eco friendly homes and buildings protect natural resources such as
forests. Furniture and other products made from trees from sustainable
forests help reduce forest depletion. Green buildings also reduce the
amount of toxins and biological contaminants being released into the air
and water.
* Non toxic and chemical free products made from all natural ingredients
are designed to improve the health of the environment and people while
reducing the negative impact on environment. Using eco-friendly products
such as toiletry products, body and face products, natural cleaners,
paints, bath products, and other household products decreases the amount
of chemicals that the environment, animals, and people are exposed to.
This reduces the risk of many health illnesses such as asthma,
headaches, skin conditions, cancers, and many other conditions.
* Buying products made from recycled materials helps reduce the amount
of waste going into landfills, thereby decreasing the amount of land
that is cleared to build new landfills. As well, there is less carbon
emissions being released into the air because less products are being
manufactured.
The growing trend of embracing eco-friendly lifestyles is changing how
we live and how items are being manufactured. Using environmentally
friendly materials improves the health of the environment, humans,
plants, and animals. Adopting a lifestyle where we purchase eco-friendly
products and materials is something we can all do to ensure a healthy
future for everyone.
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