Despite numerous warnings about how our actions are harming Mother Earth, let’s face it, the majority of us do not keep environmental protection in mind. It’s hard to because it’s quite difficult to envision how that plastic bottle you toss in the trashcan can impact the environment. 

To put things into perspective, 1.5 billion plastic bottles are sold every year, and less than 23% are recycled. Non recycled plastics will take about 500 years to decompose.

One area in which we can make a significant impact is by adopting eco-friendly products.  Eco-friendly products are reusable, durable and they easily decompose - making them perfect for the environment.

Let’s now dive deeper into the benefits of eco-friendly products.

Decrease Carbon Footprint

 Since eco-friendly products are made from natural materials, their manufacturing process tends to be more energy-efficient, thereby cutting down emissions. Moreover, because they last for a long time, lesser products end up in the landfill and that means lesser emissions from the incineration of waste.

Reduced Pollution

 Do you know that about 90 percent of trash in water bodies is plastic? Since many plastics are non-biodegradable, they contribute to adverse environmental impacts for centuries. Sea creatures consume these materials and we, in turn, consume fishes, activating a cycle of health damage. Since eco-friendly products are typically biodegradable and recyclable, their impact on the environment is minimal.

Save Money

 Many people are discouraged from eco-friendly shopping because eco-friendly products are usually more expensive. However, since these products are of better quality and easily reusable, you get to use them longer. In the long run, you get to save way more. For instance, instead of purchasing bottled water when you’re thirsty, you can get a silicone bottle and continuously refill with water.

Healthy

Non-durable products and packaging contain an enormous amount of pernicious chemicals that pose significant health risks and allergies. On the other hand, eco-friendly products are made solely from natural components, making them safe for your health.

 Influencing Demand

Think about this: what happens if we all patronize zero waste shops to purchase more eco-friendly products. That’s right, market leaders and big companies are forced to adapt to this change to remain relevant. Why? Because the economy is primarily driven by demand. As demand for environmentally unfriendly products declines, the production of such also diminishes.

 A Perfect Exemplar - Eco-Friendly Phone Cases

 There’s never been a wide variety of phone cases available to us, and most of them look pretty cool. However, a huge fraction is made of plastic. Conservative estimates place the number of discarded plastic phone cases at over 1 billion per year. Since plastics are not biodegradable, they have a detrimental impact on the health of animals, humans, and the environment.

Imagine we all adopted eco-friendly phone cases that are 100% natural, beautiful, recyclable, and biodegradable - Not only would we be able to make our phone look beautiful but we’ll do so without damaging the environment.

 Zero-waste stops like Natch are dedicated to making phone accessories from natural materials. You can check our Eco-friendly Phone Case iPhone 7 Bees.

Conclusion

Mother Earth is in a fragile state and the way we choose to lead our lives will have profound environmental impacts that will affect generations unborn. By adopting eco-friendly shopping, we actively ensure that we use more eco-friendly products and by so doing, we preserve the environment.