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Does Green, Eco-friendly, Sustainable all have the same meaning and set of standards?

NO!

The meaning of the word “green” has long outgrown the color. It’s now frequently used in a colloquial speech to apply to almost everything related to benefiting the environment, from the movement to architecture and fashion.

Eco-friendly isn’t quite so broad. It means that something doesn’t harm the planet.

But sustainable is the most precisely defined term here, and represents the wide scope of issues and activities that, according to the United Nations, do not compromise the ability of future generations to meet their needs.

Sustainability sets the focus on the future. It means the item or action is generating environmental, social and economic benefits, while not using up too many resources or causing pollution. Yes, all these aspects are covered under this one word.

Compared to ‘”green” and “eco-friendly,” sustainability has much higher standards. Sustainability includes eco-friendly activities and green products, but green doesn’t necessarily mean sustainable. For instance, a product made from renewable resources is considered green, yet if a life-cycle analysis shows that it required a lot of energy to manufacture and ship to you, and if there isn’t a proper way to dispose of the product, then it’s not considered sustainable.

To be honest, there’s not much out there in the consumer product world that is truly sustainable. Rather, some products are simply more sustainable compared to the alternatives.

Our products at Natural Home Brands are sustainable, credible, and innovative. From the harvesting of raw materials to the finished products and packaging, we have chosen the most sustainable materials available for affordable sustainable everyday living. With underlining fundamental thought of reducing plastic, our innovative IP on Molded Bamboo® offers products that look, feel and are as durable as Melamine with a major difference: we have no petroleum, polyolefin and we are 100% BPA free. Our cleaning cloths are made from tree bark (viscose) - made to last and use multiple times while reducing paper towel use. Our product are made with nature in mind. We want to help Make Your Home a Natural Home™

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