Convince Me To Go Green

By Author: Douglas Rock
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I want to convince you for going eco-friendly. There are heaps of causes to live sustainably. Existing with the earth is much more than weather change, it is about contamination, resource management, environment management and leaving a improved world for our kids.

1. Impact of clothes
The manufacture of garment requires vast amount of power, hard worker and materials, including the use of pesticides for the crops, colorants and water for coloring, and the labor environment. When you choose to purchase organic cotton in lieu of conventional cotton which is a chemical-dependent crop, you are making a option, that is more ecological by being easy on the soil and groundwater. The ecological effect of your garments can be reduced by use of ecological detergents, using cold water in the garment washer, and line drying everytime possible. Wearing secondhand apparel will lessen the number of articles going to the waste deposit.

2. In a woman's life she uses more than 4 pounds of makeup (men are not far behind)
The skin being the largest part of the body absorbs upto 60% of the articles applied on ...
... it, such as shampoos, sunscreens and soaps. Taking into consideration that we tend to use about 10 various products daily, the quantity adds up to a sizable volume.
Selection of eco-friendly personal care articles implies that products with plant-based elements are being used in lieu of those having petroleum derivatives; and the latter are prevented from entering the skin.

3. Water is a non-renewable resource
Pure water is the most important resource on Earth, and with the imminent weather change, so on the accessibility of enough pure water is likely to be a problem. When you are being water conscious, the demand on municipal treatment plants is likely to be reduced and there will be enough water for supply. By avoiding bottled water we can reduce orangery gas emissions due to shipping, power for meting-out plastics and the junk superfluous bottles going to the waste deposit.

4. Ecological articles are human-friendly too
When you are purchasing eco-friendly and organic products you are assisting local as well as international craftsmen and communities. Sanctioning for fair trade articles and fair worker performances guarantees that the products are not from sweated worker. Buying products manufactured in the US means the production processes are subject to stringent labor laws.

5. To leave a improved world for our kids!
I think this one is self illustrative. We need to make sure our life is sustainable so there are plenty of resources available for our kids. Furthermore, we don't wish to pollute the earth by such means that our environment is detrimental to our children's fitness.

Douglas Rock

Douglas is a father of three who wants to create a sustainable world for his children. He wants to Go Green and leave a healthy legacy. Douglas writes a 'Top 10 reasons to Go Green' series for SuperGreenMe.com. Read more environmental articles, profiles, news.