Plastic vs Bamboo... Truth or Trend?
Facts about Plastic:
Plastic is non-biodegradable which means it only breaks down to smaller pieces that can still harm the environment and wildlife.
Plastic can take more than 500 years to decompose.
Plastic is made of petroleum which means that is not from a renewable source.
During manufacturing of plastic, toxic chemicals are releasing through the air which eventually ends up creating land, water, and air pollution.
Over 8 billions kg of plastic end up in oceans every year.
These are only a few of the reasons why we should reduce the use of plastic in our everyday life.
Facts about Bamboo:
Bamboo is a highly sustainable plant due to its naturally renewing properties.
It can grow to full size much quicker than a standard tree that can take more than 30 years to grow to full size. Bamboo trees can grow to full size un just 3-4 months (!) - if they are in the right conditions. Some species, can grow at the rate of 36 inches in just 24 hours!
Bamboo plants produce up to 30% more oxygen compared to normal trees, as they absorb twice as much carbon dioxide.
Bamboo fibers are naturally anti-bacterial. That's why bamboo trees can be grown without the use of pesticides.
Bamboo grows from the roots and not often needs to be replanted.
Due to the sustainable & renewable attributes of bamboo, it is becoming an increasingly popular resource for the creation of products. Considering all of the reasons above, we, at Re4Earth, decided to choose Bamboo as an Eco-Friendly alternative option for our Personal Hygiene Collection.
Make the swap and be part of our effort to save our planet!
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