Why you should choose an environmentally friendly product

The climate change issue is a serious one and needs to be taken seriously by all countries. As individuals, we need to understand the importance of going green more than ever, as every little bit counts!

Here's why it's crucial that we think about the environmental impact of the products we are buying, and look for environmentally sustainable alternatives wherever we can:

• The environment remains undisturbed: The foremost significant benefit of using sustainable products is the environment is not harmed. It does not have to suffer to fulfil human beings’ insatiate needs. It’s when the ecological cycle and environment are disturbed, we see cataclysmic events in the world. We need surroundings and nature until forever for every basic necessity, thus it should not be exploited. Buying products from companies that actively try not to disturb the environment can only help our planet.

Switch to this product: Washpool Goat's Milk Soap - made from ethically sourced materials right here in Queensland.

• Economically Viable: Another advantage of using such organic products is they are pocket friendly and thus you can save substantial money on every purchase. For example, when you take your own ‘Keep Cup’, you can often get your take away coffee at 50c less. Things like keep cups and other similar environmentally friendly products come in various attractive colours and designs.

 Switch to this product: Solwang Danish reusable 100% cotton dish kitchen multi cloths - 100% reusable knitted dish cloths that can be washed and used over and over again.

• Low Maintenance: These products require low maintenance and have a longer life compared to other contemporary products. For instance, Mesh Produce Bags are reusable bags that can be used for grocery shopping for months. You just have to wash them once and use them to keep all your groceries fresh from the supermarket to your kitchen.

 Switch to this product: Appetito mesh produce bags - remove single-use plastic bags from your fruit and vegetable shop.

These products save a lot of raw material as they are manufactured with an optimum quantity of material. As a result, the waste created is abysmally low which is good for the environment.

One thing we should never forget is that by protecting the environment, we are protecting ourselves and our future generations. It is highly advisable to choose an environmentally friendly product to support the four pillars of sustainability: human, economic, social and environmental.

If you are looking to buy some creative eco-friendly products then visit our Sherwood store or order online. We can also personalise the products for you and offer pick-up and delivery options.