Carol asks…
Is tin or plastic more eco-friendly/green?
I need to buy packaging for body products and am wondering what is more eco–friendly.. tin or plastic. In production and terms of recycling, is one better than the other?
Or, does anyone know wholesale suppliers of recycled or eco–friendly bottle/jar packaging (google did not help much).
Thanks!
The Expert answers:
I don’t know what you mean by “body products”, but you should be aware that different plastics have different perm-ratings, that is, a different permeability to gases. This might make a difference if you need containers that are fully air-tight.
Chris asks…
How do I know if the hemp products I buy are using sustainably grown hemp?
There are so many products that advertise the are eco–friendly because they are made from hemp. Is all hemp sustainably grown?
The Expert answers:
If you really want to know you should contact the company directly. Keep in mind, however, that some companies engage in “greenwashing” which is saying a product is green, eco-friendly, fair trade, etc but, it’s really not.
Susan asks…
Can recycling help reduce your Carbon footprint?
I need some data for an biology assignment. Please help!!!!!!!
Please answer these survey questions! Theres only 7!
1 What is your first name? (if you want you can make it up)
2 What is your gender? (male, female)
3 How old are you?
4 What do you recycle on a regular basis?
5 What eco–friendly products do you buy?
6What do you do to reduce your carbon footprint?
7 Is it important to you to reduce you carbon footprint? Why or Why not?
The Expert answers:
My name is Katherine
I am female
I am 23 years old
I recycle everything I can and what I can’t I try to re-use or give away to a second hand store or through the swap meets
I try to buy only all natural, cruelty free and Fair Trade foods and products. If they have ‘greener’ packaging or less packaging and are environmentally conscious then it’s a bonus.
To reduce my carbon footprint I am a vegan, I don’t buy plastic water bottles I have a filter. I don’t use plastic bags, I recycle, I unplug everything when it’s not in use. I don’t buy things compulsively, because our over consumption is ruining the planet. (Check out The Story of Stuff online) I use low flow faucets and shower heads, and I time my showers to 5-7 mins. I try to walk or carpool instead of drive. And I grow my own vegetables, herbs and some fruit organically.
I don’t pay attention to ‘carbon footprint’ as much as just being aware of how my actions, even little ones, affect the big picture. We only have one planet and I want it to be beautiful and healthy for future generations.
Donna asks…
How does an average consumer buy products that are good for the environment?
Much like the “Fat-Free” era of the 90’s there are many products that are claiming to be better for the environment. Most of the time they are more expensive, but how does the average consumer really know that the products they are paying more for, are really better for the environment? From light bulbs, to cars, to paper there really isn’t a single major company that does not have some type of eco–friendly product on the shelf. Is there some sort of rating system (or something) for the average consumer, which will let the them know which companies have really gotten on board the environmental friendly production of goods, and which companies are just pretending?
The Expert answers:
True story. A waitress tries to green up the workplace, and in the course of doing research decides to open up a store that promotes sustainable living. She’s been open a year and a half now, word of mouth is kicking in, and I wouldn’t be surprised if she’s a millionaire before the decade is out.
Check out the site. The stuff is out there, if you do your homework.
Nancy asks…
Is laying concrete more eco friendly than laying kiln-dried bricks ?
i refer to eco–friendly as to the amount of green house gases emitted from the mining through to manufacture and transport and eventual laying of the product. i will be laying a new driveway that will use 5 cubic meters of ready mixed concrete , should i use kiln-dried bricks instead ?
The Expert answers:
At 5 cubic meters, go with concrete. To Green the driveway, though add flat-metal strapping reinforcement vs. Rebar or mesh wire. The driveway will last a lot longer, will better flex with the ground, and wont crack/crumble as much.
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