March 24th, 2010 3:58 am
We have enjoyed the quick and the momentary effects of chemical based cleaning materials so far. The cleaning base of bleach, chlorine and caustics are having the momentary effect and saving a lot of trouble for our house hold. But it leaves a permanent damaging effect when they are pushed out after the cleaning job, to the environment due to the effect of their non degradation properties. In addition to this most of them are allergens creating very unpleasant side effects.
As against this, the eco friendly products are generally safe even for children and pets. So it is the natural choice of many parents to keep in the house safely rather than the harsh chemical based products.
As an exception to the point it is to be understood that all eco friendly products are not necessarily safe in its real sense. There are some of them which are irritants to the skin and very bad feelings in the event of being consumed by mistake or otherwise. So we have to be careful in storing and dispensing especially when the children and pets are around.
Why the eco friendly cleaning products are distinct from that those of the chemical based cleaning materials? The answer is simple, the eco friendly products are having the properties of the bio degradation, a gift of the nature. On degrading by biological process the products are forming a part of the earth. On the other hand the chemical products with no such properties forming a separate entity on released to the earth.
The eco friendly companies are particular about to evaluate the raw materials they are using. They ensure to confirm before using the raw materials the following characteristics, they are not damaging the rain forest, by using this will it damage the living conditions of the endangered species or not. If they find any of this is affecting the existence of the above they will refrain from using it.
The first evaluation of the eco friendly products is, whether the basic raw materials are obtained after damaging any of the bio habitat. If the answer is positive they will discontinue the project and go for alternative options. For examples of this are, if the materials are from the rain forest, are they endangering the species etc. If they find that their actions affecting these, they will abandon the project.
Besides doing a wonderful job as the producers of environmental friendly products, these companies are also the model employers. Most of the green companies are the signatories of the fair trade policy. This policy ensures the fair wages and living conditions for the people who are engaged in the activities. By supporting the fair trade companies you are not only contributing towards the healthy environment but also appreciating and support the workers of the third world countries.
The eco friendly companies indeed go for nature friendly items for their products. They are also the good for the fair treatment of their workers. Most of them are the supporters and signatories of fair trade regulations. The fair trade polices are nothing but the ensuring of fair wages and better working conditions for the workers. This will automatically raise the cost of the eco friendly products but you can have the satisfaction that you are supporting the welfare of the human beings especially in the third world countries.
Timothy Greensland
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