With all the worldwide campaigns regarding the proper treatment for our Mother Earth, most manufacturer today claim that their products are made of safe and environment friendly resources to convince their consumers to continue patronizing their items.
On the consumer's part, that is something that would benefit them and so as their family and friends.
Without the hassle of scanning one by one all those products in the grocery shelves, just by a mere "green label" will make them pick it up then head on to the cashier.
But then, there are still some greedy people who claim information about their products that are not one hundred percent true.
Yes, they may be made of harmless materials but are their truly biodegradable? Will they never fill our landfills once you throw them away? As a wise consumer, you should not just jump at the sheer sight of those "green labels" especially on plastic dinnerware and other disposable cutlery.
These products are used with direct contact on the food we eat so better be extra careful in choosing which one is truly safe and environment friendly.
Luckily, there are organizations and federations who keep an eye on products by providing guidelines intended for manufacturers in making use of eco labels before they hit the stores.
However, even though they provide guidelines, products that land on shops and stores are not fully controlled and monitored.
Hence, it is still on us, consumers, to have a self-routine check-up on products before we actually pay for them.
For products offered on-line, specifically, eco friendly plates and other biodegradable cutlery, you have the power to have a basic research about the company who made it and on the resources used to produce them.
This information is usually available for consumer's viewing to back up their claims that their products are environmentally friendly It's not just a matter of being environmentally aware.
Consumers should also be cautious about the authenticity of the product's claim on being safe and eco friendly.