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The Obvious Solution

Note: Before I begin the subject of which I would like to talk about, I would like to say that in no aspect if this response did I copy Shan’s; this is merely a ratification. So, without further a due, I shall begin.

 In agreement with what Shan said, I would like to say that, yes, the world today IS filled up with a hazardous, highly non-biodegradable material known as plastic. It is a material that can be seen in every aspect of life (from being littered on the ground to floating or being submerged in numerous lakes and rivers), kills certain organisms (e.g. sea turtles, as they choke from mistaking them as food), and “contributes” more to global warming, as it’s production releases more green house gases into the atmosphere (it is created by combining polymers and a few different chemicals together through an immense amount of pressure combined together with great heat; as a result certain toxins are produced from these procedures.) Plastic also depletes the environment of its natural resources, such as (and especially) oil, as they are required for the manufacturing process. However, the focus of this response, as it is an agreement, is not on all types of plastics and finding an alternative to them, but rather, on one of it’s products: shopping bags. Shopping bags are one of the most abundant and common plastic products around. They, as being a made of plastic, may take “500-1000 years to break down in a landfill” (estimated by the Environmental Protection Agency, EPA). As a result, the only solution–simple, obvious, and provided as Shan as well–is to use a re-useable bag, or rather, an environmentally friendly shopping bag. MY reasons of why environmentally friendly shopping bags should be used are because they are durable–meaning that they can be used numerous times before it has to be replaced–as they are made from synthetic fibers, or canvas; consequently, it would not harm the environment as much, as it does not require as many natural resources to produce. They also can be used to replace several ordinary shopping bags, as it can hold more items compared to conventional shopping bags. In addition, most environmentally shopping bags can be bought for a fairly low and affordable price, and can be found at almost any market or shop, and are more biodegradable (some are even 100% recyclable), compared to ordinary shopping bags. Therefore, environmentally friendly bags, or re-useable bags, however one wishes to call them, are the best and simplest solution to the problem associated with plastic bags.

One more thing, if you disagree with what I said, please prove me wrong in the comments. Thank you.

Also, there is no link provided, as they can be found at almost any market or store.

Globe 5203801

     Saving Earth and the environment might seem like an improbable task, but everyone can easily help. Every student has a desk at home, or a flat, solid object that is parallel to the ground. On the desk, there is probably a desk lamp. It may not seem like it, but over the course of the school year, the little light bulb could use up a lot of electricity. That is why the Globe 5203801 is a great innovation by scientists today. This environment friendly uses a 13 watt light bulb to provide lighting, which is equal to a 60 watt light bulb, while only using 75% of the electricity. The 13 watt CFL (Compact Fluorescent Light), that is supplied with it, is the reason this silver lamp is energy efficient. I would buy this amazing product, because my desk lamp is on for a few hours each day. Buying this wonderful innovation is an obvious choice, because you could be saving the environment and money at the same time. The Globe 5203801 costs just $16.99! Another Eco-friendly choice if buying a new lamp is inconvenient, is to buy energy efficient light bulbs for your current lamp.


http://www.envirogadget.com/office-eco-gadgets/globe-energy-saving-desk-lamp/

My Contribution to this Month's Question...

If you haven't heard of TOMS SHOES, check them out. For every pair of shoes you buy, they give a pair to a child in need.

You can find them at several stores, including the Downtown Artizia, the Billibong Store, and other trendy spots. I'm sure you can find them somewhere in Richmond Centre.

Check out their website

They have vegan shoe options as well - which if you are vegan (so you don't eat/wear ANY meat products) you will know is very hard to find vegan shoes.

They are a very environmentally friendly, sustainable, and an ethically minded company.

Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products

Windex, Swiffer, Arm & Hammer, Mr. Clean. These are a couple examples of different products we may use to keep our houses clean and smelling fresh. But although these products are good for cleaning houses, are they good for the environment?

The answer is no. So what is an alternative? Eco-friendly cleaning products is the answer! By replacing our original cleaning products with environmentally-friendly products, we can reduce the amount of pollution we emit into the air each day. It is proven that the air inside houses is worse and more polluted then the air outside! For example, the chemicals in all these common household names are very harmful to our atmosphere and to us. Some of the toxins in these products are acetone, ammonia, formaldehyde and  morpholine. Each of these chemicals has a very harmful affect on humans. Some are cancer causing, some damage the liver and kidneys, but they all hurt us and the environment just the same. By switching to eco-friendly cleaning products, we can make homes safer for us and not as harmful to the environment.

wowgreen is a company that manufactures organic cleaning products that are safe, effective, natural and completely harmless. All wowgreen products are made from natural products found on earth and they clean just as good, or better than chemical based products. These products are shipped in reusable cartons, the ink on the labels is made of environmentally-friendly ink, and can be recycled. By enhanced science, this company has found a way to use enzymes from the environment to create cleaning products that break down dirt instead of killing it. If everyone changed to wowgreen or companies similar, the air inside homes would be a lot cleaner and the environment would be helped, not harmed. That is why in the near future I will start using eco-friendly cleaning products.

Have No Fear! Recyclable Plastic Bottles are here!

       Our Planet is currently faced with an issue that threatens the very existence of mankind! With trash starting to accumulate and taking up vast landscapes, the end of human civilization seems imminent. As Many people know, plastic has been a major factor that contributes to the build up of garbage deposits around the globe. Unfortunately, although everyone is seemingly aware of the environmental deficits of the usage of plastic, the issue is often met with neglect. However, with the great invention of recyclable plastic bottles, we have been purged of many environmental concerns that could have haunted us for centuries. I buy it partially because that it is made from already used plastic and will help cut down the amount of plastic that will be buried at the trash yards. The main reason; however, is the low cost attribute that comes along with the purchase of the recyclable plastic bottles.
       Unfortunately, with our modern technology, we still lack the skill and knowledge to find the efficient methods to recycle plastic more than once; therefore, the recycled plastic bottles' production usually comes in small amounts. Another barrier that impedes the proliferation of recyclable plastic bottles is the additives that are applied in the plastic. Often, the plastic comprise of additives such as dyes that provide color to the plastic and fillers that allow the manufacturers to alter the properties of the plastic to their likings (ex. Strengthen the plastic). This induces difficulties in the extraction of the additives during the plastic recycling process. Although humans have not yet found an efficient solution to recycling plastic bottles, thanks to the invention of it, we are able to reduce, reuse, and recycle plastic bottles! Together we will protect the earth!
      
For more information on this type of product -
 http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/05/greener-by-design-2009-water-bottles-at-a-green-conference-sigh.php