What is a green product? Here are a few examples of the types of green materials.
Recycled-A recycled product is an item that contains materials that would have been tossed out into a landfill but instead the materials are recovered and used to make new products.
Post-consumer recycled materials-these are materials that were once a product but have been recycled to make new products.
Pre-consumer recycled materials-these materials are scraps and trimming from other products made by manufacturers.
Bamboo-this material saves trees and improves the atmosphere. It is the fastest growing woody plant on the earth and it releases 30% more oxygen than timber.
Biodegradable-a product that can dissolve easily in the environment without destroying nature.
Organic cotton-this material is grown using methods and materials that have a low impact on the environment.