Eco Friendly Products 101

prom_night_wrecker asked:


I saw a commercial on HGTV for some sort of eco friendly brush on concrete that you could brush on top of your old formica countertop to give it the look of stone. I did not catch the name and can’t seem to find the product online without the name. If anyone knows of this product (or any similar) that I can just brush on my formica to give it the look of stone without the price that would be great…I have been watching HGTV and of course have not seen the commercial again.

LONDON

sxe!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! asked:


OK so i have an essay due in a few days and i think its great, i was just wonderin if i could improve cause i dun have enough words.

The ozone layer is a layer that covers all of the earth and is located about 6-10 miles from the earth. Its job is to protect us, animals and plants from most of the suns harmful rays. Without the protection of the ozone layer many people, plants and animals might and most likely will die.
In the mid-1980s scientist started to notice that the Ozone layer was depleting, as they searched for the cause of the depletion they found CFC. CFC or chlorofluorocarbons was the biggest contributor and is found in most house hold items like refrigerators, home insulation and disposable food containers. When the CFC was released into the air and reached the Ozone layer it attracts one of the three ozone molecules, therefore ruining that molecule. Each CFC molecule can destroy up to 100,000 ozone molecules.
For every 1% of Ozone depletion 2% of UV-B rays are able to reach the earth. These rays are very harmful to us and the environment and if we were to continue like this there will be an increase of skin cancer, malaria and other infectious. The environment will also be affected because plants, fish and animals will be harmed and therefore throwing off the balance of things.
We are already seeing some of these changes like the melting of the ice caps and the global warming because of the hole in the ozone over Antarctica. We are fortunate that the hole that is causing this is over Antarctica were no people are living. This hole was caused by us and its unfortunate that we have to ruin something before we notice that we can die with out it.
There is no proven way of recovering all of the lost Ozone molecules but there are many ways to prevent the loss of any more. Since the year 2000 most countries have banned the production and the use of most CFC products and are trying to cut down on their emissions. We can also help the ozone layer by using eco-friendly and ozone-friendly products and lowering our emissions.
We have to fight this problem before its too late other wise we will be ruining our future. We have to watch out for CFCs any the products we buy, and we have to watch for any more changes in the future because they could be from the ozone depletion.

TILLIE

James asked:


We have a floatable raft that is currently made of PVC plastic. We would like to find a plastic that is cheaper (this is a must) and is eco-friendly.

Any suggestions? Again, the product is a floatable raft that people actively interact with so it needs to be somewhat durable and lightweight.
When I meant floating raft, I meant a blowup raft.

ORION

Jeff D asked:


Need info on eco friendly materials such as “leather-like” fabrics made from cardboard, plastic bottles, etc. Not finished products but wholesale sellers of bulk product.

TAMBRE

phillyprgirl79 asked:

I try to live a very eco-friendly lifestyle and am switching to all certified organic products. However, I have tried several of the top organic shampoos and they leave my hair extremely oily (yes, I have washed out thoroughly). Any ideas???

STORM

Hannah B asked:


My and my doctor are baffled; here are the facts:

I wake up most mornings (before I started taking the antihistamines a month ago) with watery eyes and a VERY runny nose.

It lasts about two hours and gets better very quickly if I leave the house.

It has happened in the last three places I have lived.

I use non-biological washing powder, sensitive fabric conditioner and eco-friendly. natural cleaning products.

I have artificial bedding; no feathers.

I keep the house pretty clean and aired out so there should be too much dust or spores.

It happens in all seasons and doesn’t appear to be weather related.

I have pets in this house (including persian cats) but I didn’t in the last place I lived (because it was a flat) and I still got this problem there.

I went to Spain a couple of months ago for two weeks and the problem dissapeared whilst I was there.
No I don’t live in texas I live in England in a large (non-industrial) town. I don’t live near water.

XAVIERA

mike d asked:


I want to start an eco-friendly waterless car wash. What exactly does eco-friendly mean when dealing with cleaning products. Is silicone eco-friendly. Is there a list of chemicals that are eco-friendly? Also, if something is biodegradable does that mean it is friendly to the environment?

LUANA

♥™ asked:


i really dont like these designs so if someone could find me a diff. website with these type bags, that would be awesome!!!

http://www.exclusivehandbags.co.uk/products.asp/SubCatID/19/file/Littlearth-Eco-Friendly-Handbags-Belts-Accesories.htm

and

http://shop.littlearth.com/s.nl;jsessionid=0a0008421f435bba01a7ae574021b756e733939ca4ad.e3eSc38LcheTe34Pa38Ta38Lbxn0?sc=9&category=4101

bags like these above please.

NICOLA

jules asked:

Hi,

I am starting my own business & need packaging for my product. Can anyone suggest a packaging company that will help design it as well? Eco-friendly if possible.

MARV

dodge asked:


I’m old enough to buy a car but can’t afford it, i was thinking of getting a bicycle but i feel like it would be a bit dorky (i’m 23)

on a plus point bicycles are eco friendly
which bicycle product is best??

LAHELA