Doral Sustainable #3

Protecting your habitat presented by Picoteo

1. Support Conservation Organizations: 

✅ Donate to or volunteer with organizations dedicated to protecting habitats and wildlife. 

These organizations often engage in activities such as habitat restoration, wildlife monitoring, and advocacy for conservation policies.

2. Practice Sustainable Land Use: 

✅ Advocate for and practice sustainable land management techniques, such as reforestation, sustainable agriculture, and responsible urban planning. These practices help maintain and restore natural habitats for plants and animals.

3. Reduce Pollution: 

✅ Take steps to minimize pollution that harms habitats, such as reducing plastic waste, properly disposing of hazardous materials, and using eco-friendly products. Pollution can degrade habitats and harm wildlife, so reducing our environmental footprint is crucial for habitat protection.

SAMPLE OF ECO FRIENDLY PRODUCTS
1.      Cleaning Products:
✅Seventh Generation: Offers a range of eco-friendly cleaning products, including laundry detergents, dish soaps, and all-purpose cleaners made with 🍃plant -based ingredients.
✅Method: Produces environmentally friendly cleaning products with biodegradable formulas and recyclable♻️packaging.
2.      Personal Care Products:
✅Dr. Bronner’s: Known for its organic and fair-trade soaps, lotions, and other personal care products that are made with natural ingredients and packaged in 100% post-consumer recycled plastic bottles.
✅The Body Shop: Offers a variety of cruelty-free and ethically sourced personal care products, including body washes, shampoos, and skincare items.
3.      Household Items:
✅Bamboo Toothbrushes: Brands like Brush with Bamboo or The Humble Co. offer toothbrushes made from sustainable bamboo, which is biodegradable and reduces plastic waste.
✅Reusable Food Wraps: Products like Bee’s Wrap or Abeego provide eco-friendly alternatives to plastic wrap by offering reusable food wraps made from beeswax-coated cotton or hemp fabric.
4.      Clothing and Apparel:
✅Patagonia: Known for its commitment to environmental sustainability, Patagonia offers a wide range of outdoor clothing and gear made from recycled materials and produced using fair labor practices.
✅Ecoalf: A sustainable fashion brand that creates clothing, accessories, and footwear using recycled materials like plastic bottles, discarded fishing nets, and recycled cotton.
✅Home Goods:
✅IKEA: Known for its sustainability initiatives, IKEA offers a range of eco-friendly home goods, including furniture made from sustainable materials like bamboo, rattan, and FSC-certified wood.
✅ Eco-Friendly Light Bulbs: Brands like Philips Hue or Cree offer energy-efficient LED light bulbs that consume less energy and have a longer lifespan compared to traditional incandescent bulbs, reducing both energy consumption and waste.