green labelsThe concept of “green products” refers to environmentally-friendly products (cleaning items or otherwise) that have little to no impact on the surrounding environment. These products usually feature a biodegradable packaging, they contain safe ingredients that do not harm the environment (or the user, for that matter) and their manufacturing process is designed in such a manner that the greenhouse emissions and the amount of waste is kept to a minimum. Green is usually associated with nature, grass and liveliness, this is why eco-friendly products are commonly referred to as “green products”, although this has nothing to do with their color per se.

People have become aware of the devastating effect of human activity on the environment back in the 1960s, when the first books that aimed to raise awareness about the environmental issues were published. Shortly after that, people have started to look for sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives, and this is how we started to harvest the energy of the sun, wind and water to the fullest. However, this was not enough – we need to radically change the way we live and to turn our faces to earth-friendly products. A product can be considered 100% earth-friendly if it does not harm the environment (and the ozone layer in particular) when released into the atmosphere or when it gets absorbed into the soil and reaches the water supply. Nowadays, we have a wide array of green products for environmentally-conscious people who are truly committed to saving Mother Nature, from biodegradable soaps and dishwasher detergents to household cleaners and many others.

On the other hand, it takes more than just biodegradability for a product to quality as an environmentally-friendly or green one – ideally, a product’s packaging should be recycled 100%, as this involves reusing the same material and keeping it out of the landfill. The landfill is already overcrowded with plastic and other products that take thousands of years to degrade, this is why we should consider buying more green products. Nature has an outstanding ability of repairing and restoring itself, we just have to give it the time it needs to do so without constantly disposing of more and more non-degradable products.

How Can You Tell If A Product Is Friendly With The Environment And Safe For The Flora And Fauna?

Nowadays, an increasing number of businesses have started displaying green stickers and other notes informing customers about products that are environmentally-friendly. These products are not only friendly with the environment and a lot safer to use as they contain no irritants and dangerous chemicals, but they are also manufactured in an earth-friendly manner. However, the “Earth-Friendly” label can apply not just to products, but also to services.

If you want to switch to green products only, then you should look for carbon-neutral or carbon-zero products –nonetheless, it is important to mention that the green policies can vary greatly from one manufacturer and supplier to another, this is why it is of utmost importance to carefully read the label before buying any product. If you find one or more synthetic ingredients, then that product is not entirely natural.