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Earth Day represents a day that began the environmental movement. On this day, we take inventory of how our choices affect Earth's natural resources.
This is why we celebrate our ability to protect the planet from things like pollution, deforestation, and climate change.
One simple solution to air pollution includes keeping your car tires properly inflated - underinflated tires lower gas mileage. Another solution is to plant a tree. Trees absorb carbon dioxide, and then, release oxygen into the atmosphere, which mitigates climate change. It also helps reduce deforestation.
Each of the following products is earth-friendly and made in the USA. The companies that make them also use business practices that contribute to improving the environment.
1. Solar Charger
Very simply put, your phone can be charged completely using only solar power. Especially if you are an outdoorsy person, an ultralight solar charger provides the opportunity to have a fully charged phone and other electronics.
2. Seeds
Here is a creative way to incorporate seeds and eco-friendly paper. Bloomin' Flower Cards Store makes the seed paper from 100% recycled paper, dyed with vegetable-based inks. Their facility is also solar-powered. Plant the seeds in the paper under the soil, water them and watch them bloom.
3. Reusable Grocery Bags
Did you know that about 8 percent of the world’s total oil production is used to make plastic?
Have you ever gone shopping, and have the plastic bag, in which your items are contained, completely break and your items drop to the ground?
A reusable shopping bag is made to be sturdy and contain more items than a plastic bag. These bags by Rawganique are made from 100% organic cotton, grown in the USA, made in the USA, printed in the USA with water-based biodegradable eco inks.
4. Reusable Straws
Glass artisans create a strong and durable straw, that is also free from any materials from China. According to the company, one of their glass straws keeps 38,000 plastic straws out of the environment. They are lead-free and BPA-free. Easily rinse it off after each use and be ready to reuse it.
5. Compostable Coffee Cups
These cups are biodegradeable, compostable, petroleum free, and are lined with Polylactic Acid, which is a corn-based renewable carbon resource. When the coffee is gone, the cup is fully compostable within 100 days in a commercial facility. They have the following certifications:
Conclusion
Finding eco-friendly products made in the USA to celebrate Earth Day may pose a challenge, but with challenge comes change.
☝How will YOU be part of the change?
Always remember: Nobody appreciates you and your business more than the people behind the made in the USA name!
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