We are currently facing a global environmental crisis. Changing weather patterns, sudden floods, and rising sea levels are a few indicators of this growing crisis.
To combat this growing threat and save this beautiful planet for future generations, we all should join hands and commit to engaging in collective conservation reforms. Collective environmental conservation efforts include community recycling programs, tree-planting exercises, clean-up activities, and sustainable manufacture and use of products.
Sustainable manufacturing and use of products should cut across all sectors including home decor and interior design sectors.
Here is a guide on the environmental benefits of using reusable wall coverings.
Improved Air Quality
One of the environmental benefits of using reusable wall coverings is better air quality. The wall coverings are manufactured under strict environmental regulations
The regulations prevent the use of harmful materials like volatile organic compounds in manufacturing wall coverings. The compounds can vaporize into the air and often cause indoor air pollution when they do. The use of reusable wall coverings prevents that from happening.
Additionally, eco-friendly wall coverings are mostly sourced from sustainable materials. Sustainable materials are less likely to release harmful gases than other materials in case of accidental fires.
Lastly, reusable wall coverings are more breathable as compared to non-reusable ones. They regulate humidity levels and prevent the growth of mold. Mold and mildew may affect the quality of air inside your home.
Longer Lifespan
Reusable wall coverings are water-resistant. They absorb moisture and immediately release it into the atmosphere. That prevents the growth of mildew and bacteria growth on your wall and the formation of stains.
As water cannot stain the wall coverings and your walls stay in good condition, you can use your reusable wall coverings for longer periods than the non-reusable ones.
There will be no need to replace your wall coverings after a certain period like it is with the non-reusable ones. That is beneficial as you do not have to worry about wall covering disposition every few months. If several people buy reusable wall coverings, the overall negative impact of garbage disposal on the environment will be reduced.
Conservation of Resources
A lot of resources are used when manufacturing wall coverings. Apart from PVC or the natural material primarily used, power is required to keep the machines running and sometimes water is also used to cool them down.
Therefore, electricity and water are conserved when fewer wall coverings are required. Electricity is generated by wind turbines, water, or coal. These are also conserved when fewer wall coverings are manufactured.
Overall, there is a ‘domino effect’ in the conservation of resources. Reusable wall coverings have an extended lifespan and may result in fewer wall coverings being manufactured. This results in a chain reaction where other resources used in wall coverings manufacturing are also conserved.
The overall impact on the environment is huge as the waste from the manufacturing process is also greatly reduced.
Waste Reduction
Using reusable wall coverings leads to a reduction in the waste generated. Reusable wall coverings remain in use for longer than non-reusable ones.
This means fewer wall coverings need to be manufactured and the waste generated in the manufacturing process and the disposal of wall coverings after use is reduced. To expound on the overall positive impact on the environment, the waste generated in the various manufacturing processes and packaging is reduced.
Manufacturing companies account for over ten percent of global pollution in the US alone. The impact on environmental conservation is therefore monumental.
Although there have been numerous efforts to make waste disposal safer, the methods are not foolproof, and the environment ends up being affected in one way or another. Waste reduction is one of the definite ways of conserving the environment.
Reduced Carbon Footprint
Carbon footprint is the amount of greenhouse gases emitted into the atmosphere as a result of human activities.
Manufacturing wall coverings, packaging them, and disposing of them after use are all human activities. However, the activities that result in higher emissions of greenhouse gases are manufacturing and disposal.
When we use reusable wall covering we reduce the carbon footprint through the following ways. Reusable wall coverings are manufactured less frequently than non-reusable ones. The greenhouse emissions are therefore lowered.
Additionally, they last longer than non-reusable wall coverings and are less disposed of. One of the ways of disposing of wall coverings is burning. Burning contributes to greenhouse gas emissions and that can be avoided.
Tips on How to Conserve Resources
Use Renewable Resources
Using non-renewable resources will eventually lead to their depletion. Instead, use renewable resources like wood when manufacturing products. However, sustainability efforts should be taken to ensure that renewable resources do not get depleted too.
Introduce Policies and Regulations
Governments and other regulatory bodies responsible for coming up with policies and regulations should formulate those promoting resource conservation. The policies should primarily be for manufacturing companies as they use up most resources. Strict fines should be imposed for non-compliance with the policies and regulations. That will ensure adherence.
Promote Efficiency
Some manufacturing systems are not efficient and that leads to wastage of resources. Conservation advocates for the efficient and responsible use of resources. Apart from preventing wastage, efficiency also results in improved productivity as more end products are produced. Innovation and technology should be applied to ensure proper resource utilization.
Promote Sustainability
Sustainability ensures that renewable resources are not depleted and are available for future use. Sustainability efforts advocate for a clear balance between resource utilization and regeneration. Most companies have formulated sustainability initiatives and more should follow suit. Initiatives such as Go Green ensure that companies that use wood plant other trees to replace them and that conserves resources.
Final Thoughts
We should gear up conservation efforts as climate change is happening at an alarming rate. Sudden floods, ever-changing weather patterns, and depletion of resources are unfolding right before our eyes.
If things continue at this rate, there will be no planet to and over to future generations. All sectors including home decor should play a part in conservation efforts and we may be able to save our planet.
Reach out to us if you want to play your part in environmental conservation by getting reusable wall coverings
