Lifestyle

For many people who have not heard the term, closed loop recycling, it is time everyone did. Closed loop recycling is a major advance in recycling that seeks to achieve zero waste by completely reusing, recycling, or composting all materials. 

The manufacturers that are making closed loop recycling happen are the visionaries of our zero waste future. Take for example, the lifecycle of carpeting. Carpet maker and industry icon, Ray Anderson, CEO,  Interface, Inc., has set out to prove our environmental impact is as important as economic impact.  Interface has created closed-loop carpet recycling and has essentially set an example for others to follow. 

Organic cotton has come a long way.  Produced without the use of pesticides and synthetic fertilizers, production runs of organic cotton have grown dramatically, due in large part to fashion demand and its least environmental impact.

Consumer interest in green and organic products for health and environmental reasons is spurring on the organic cotton and home textiles industry--and the industry is responding, in terms of investments and strategic planning to expand product offerings. This spells big business (see Market Report below).

This is the first in a series of articles designed to make it easy to maintain a sustainable eating lifestyle after you learn what it is. When we cook at home, we have control over ingredients, cleaning methods, cooking utensils and waste disposal, so it is easy to eat sustainably when we eat in.