What if we designed an environmental label or report that could be placed on the products that we purchase? Much like the nutrition labels already on our food packaging, we could have an environmental label that details what is in the product–or rather, what natural resources are used to produce what we buy. We already have environmental labels regarding whether the product is recyclable, organic, or tested on animals, but I’m calling for a detailed report. I want to know how much pollution resulted from the production of a particular item. I want to know how much energy was used to produce it, too. How much water did it take to produce that item? I think it would push companies to regulate their resource use because of consumer demand for more environmentally friendly products. We would be able to visibly see the difference between brands and products. This should also take into consideration packaging and the distance an item travels to get to our local market.
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