Green is more than just a color. It also means taking special steps to protect the environment. How to decide whether a product is green? Here is what we may keep in mind.
The materials of a product are usually our first focus. Green products are made of more natural materials which are free from harmful chemicals, so they can be good for our physical health.
Packaging is important. We’d better choose glass, metal and paper packaging, as these can be reused or more easily recycled. We can also look for less packaging or even choose unbagged products whenever possible.
Location (地点) matters. Think about how much energy was used to get it. To us, try to choose local products. When it comes to food, it is a good idea to order directly from local farmer, shop at markets and buy fruits in season.
Look into what the company tells us about their product. It’s easy to say that a product is “green” or “all natural”, but the words may be too good to be true. So, much of the information about a product should be taken with a grain of salt.
Better than buying is choosing to leave an unnecessary product in the store. It sends a message to the producer, keeps money in our pockets, reduces waste and keeps the planet healthy.
【小题1】How are green products? ________| A．They look green. |
| B．They are healthy. |
| C．They are free. |
| D．They are unnecessary. |
| A．Get a product over packaged. |
| B．Order food from abroad. |
| C．Buy fruits in season. |
| D．Make products of unnatural materials. |
| A．What the company tells us about the product is easily understood. |
| B．What the company tells us about the product cannot be completely believed. |
| C．What the company tells us about the product is widely spread. |
| D．What the company tells us about the product cannot be quickly forgotten. |
| A．Buying Green |
| B．Recycling Waste |
| C．Keeping Healthy |
| D．Reducing Energy Use |
