Eco-Products that Are Not As Eco-Friendly As They Seem (Copy)
More and more people are becoming conscious of the urgency of the problems that the environment and our planet are facing. This is excellent news since all of us have the power and responsibility to make a change.
Unfortunately, as more people become eco-conscious, another pressing problem is emerging: green capitalism.
Green capitalism is how companies are using the branding of sustainable products/services to buy their way into a green future. While it is wonderful that companies are investing in a green future, some of them are claiming that their products are more eco-friendly than they are.
Here are examples of green products that are not as sustainable as they seem:
1. Natural Sea Sponges
Natural sea sponges are marketed as an eco-friendly solution to artificial sponges. Companies advertise this product with the premise that sea sponges only generate organic waste that won’t harm the environment. Nevertheless, certain factors prevent sea sponges from being sustainable products.
Over-harvesting, pollution, and the impact of climate change are becoming major threats to the existence of natural sea sponges. Furthermore, sea sponges play a key role in the marine ecosystem. For example, the main food source for hawksbill sea turtles — which are endangered species — is natural sea sponges.
2. Eco-Friendly Fabrics
Bamboo fabrics and vegan leather are two examples of fabrics that seem to be sustainable but aren’t.
The perks of bamboo fabric are that it is made out of a renewable plant that grows quickly without the need of using pesticides. Nevertheless, companies fail to disclose that plenty of energy and chemicals are necessary to produce this fabric.
Vegan leather may seem like an eco-friendly alternative to animal leather. However, vegan leather products often have issues with durability and quality. Unfortunately, bad quality products contribute to mass consumption and the overuse of natural resources.
3. Biodegradable Plastic Products
From bags to tableware to food packaging, there’s a whole world of biodegradable plastic products. Without a doubt, these products are better than non-biodegradable plastic. However, they are not the best environmentally-friendly product.
The downside of biodegradable products is that most of them can only be composted in industrial facilities. This makes it harder for people to properly dispose of them. For what is worse, a lot of cities don’t have industrial composting facilities. Therefore, a lot of these products end up becoming waste in landfills.
4. Aluminum Bottles
Switching from a plastic bottle to a reusable bottle is more eco-friendly. However, it is important to consider the carbon footprint that reusable products produce. For instance, the aluminum industry is responsible for producing 1.1 billion tons of CO2 emissions every year. This amount represents 2% of the total emissions produced by humans.
An eco-friendly solution to aluminum bottles is glass bottles.
5. Green Cleaning Products
Another example of green-washing marketing comes from cleaning products. Unfortunately, some companies claim that their cleaning supplies are sustainable while the ingredient label says otherwise. For example, the Seventh Generation Lemon Natural Dishwasher Detergent Gel contains methylisothiazolinone. This compound contributes to water pollution, and it can also cause neurotoxicity and lung toxicity.
If you are not entirely sure if your cleaning products are as environmentally friendly as they seem, we recommend trying DIY cleaning products. For example, baking soda and vinegar solutions are easy to make and effective for cleaning.
If you are looking for authentic eco-friendly products, Eco Babi Bundles is your go-to. We are an honest and environmentally friendly brand for babies and parents. Plus, with every purchase, you are helping us to stop the illegal wildlife trade. Reach out to us!