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       Ecological Impact Questions to ask: Recyclability –      Is the product recyclable in a closed-loop system?      Yes      No      N/A      Notes –      Is the product downcyclable?      Yes      No      N/A      … Continue reading →

ANIMAL WELFARE APPROVED more info The Animal Welfare Approved label guarantees consumers that animals were raised outdoors. Approved by the USDA, this food label is given to family farmers practicing high-welfare husbandry outdoors on pastures or ranges. The World Society for the Protection … Continue reading →

Air Pollutants Chemicals, particulate matter or biological material introduced into the atmosphere that may cause harm or discomfort to humans  or other living organisms, or damage the natural environment. Biodegradable A biodegradable material is capable of being completely broken down … Continue reading →

         Overview Sustainability is looked at through different categories each exploring various aspects of the material. Everything is considered including the physical characteristics, the effect on the environment, and the emissions from the process used to create it. All … Continue reading →