Support Eco-Friendly Businesses
Many of the production practices used by companies today are harmful to the environment. Eco-friendly businesses design their operations in a sustainable way and assess the environmental impacts of production and distribution of their products. By supporting companies, businesses and organizations that choose more eco-friendly methods of production and distribution you can single handedly help save our oceans.
WAYS THAT ECO-FRIENDLY BUSINESSES SUPPORT THE HEALTH AND LONGEVITY OF CORAL REEFS
- Reduction in carbon emissions
- Reduction of waste and water usage
- Products are produced with quality materials that are safe for the environment
- Preservation of biodiversity and ecosystems
- Increased energy efficiency
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Replace Single-Use Items with Reusable Items
Most of the products we use today contain plastic and about half of the plastic produced is only for a single use. Plastic contains hazardous chemicals that are toxic to ourselves and our surrounding environment and they also never degrade. Instead, they break down into small toxic particles known as microplastics. These small plastics are a major threat to marine ecosystems and are and extreme threat to the future health and stability of our oceans and coral reefs.
WAYS THAT REUSABLE ITEMS SUPPORT THE HEALTH AND LONGEVITY OF CORAL REEFS
- Reduction in carbon emissions (less production of toxic materials using fossil fuels)
- Reduction of waste
- Less plastic in our oceans (increased biodiversity and ecosystem stability)
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Water Bottles and Coffee Cups
Cloth Grocery and Produce Bags
Toiletry Items (Toothbrushes, Shampoo and Body Bars, Toothpaste Tablets, Floss)
Household Cleaning Products
Sponges, Dish Towels, Paper Towels
Candles
Utensils
Packing Materials
Gift Wrapping Materials
Decrease Meat Consumption
Industrial production of meat emits greenhouse gases, which is causing to global warming. As a result, we are seeing a rise in ocean temperature as well. The ocean also acts as a carbon sink for the excess CO2 that is being emitted into the atmosphere causing the ocean to become more acidic. This increase in temperature and acidity are a major threat to coral reefs as it contributes to the spread of infectious disease and coral bleaching.
WAYS THAT DECREASING MEAT CONSUMPTION SUPPORT THE HEALTH AND LONGEVITY OF CORAL REEFS
- Slows down the rate of global warming by decreasing emittance of greenhouse gases
- Less carbon being absorbed by the ocean leading to increased coral health and stability