Eco-Terms Eco-design When something has been eco-designed, it means that special attention has been paid to every step of its design – from conception, drafting, manufacturing, and how it will impact the environment through its entire life-cycle after its production. Everything is considered: shipping from the manufacturer to the warehouse, then to the store, how a consumer may use it, and how it may be disposed of after the consumer is done with it. Eco-friendly Mirriam-Webster’s Dictionary defines eco-friendly as literally meaning not harmful to the environment. Industrial Waste As we become more aware of the pollution problem we have on our planet, more consumers are pushing companies to disclose their waste disposal processes and update them to be more environmentally friendly. Sustainable Resources Did you know that bamboo is one of the fastest-growing plants on Earth? It’s what makes it the perfect choice as a sustainable resource. Sustainable resources, like bamboo, are resources that can be sustained for a long period of time without drastic depletion of natural resources. Other sustainable resources include things like wheat straw, cork, hemp, recycled plastics (rPETs), and plantbased plastics (PLA). Biodegradable If something is biodegradable, that means that it can be broken down and decay through living organisms like insects, fungi, mold, and more. Gross! (But in a good way.) Before we get started, it’s important to know a little bit about some of the things we’ll be talking about! So, we’ve compiled a glossary of common terms to help you get a little bit more acquainted.
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