PRESENTATION BY SNEHAL.P.V 710714631048

1. A STUDY ON CONSEQUENCES OF
NON USING GREEN PRODUCTS
By
snehal .p.v
710714631048
first year MBA
dr.ngp institute of technology
Coimbatore

2. GREEN PRODUCTS ?
The term 'green' has nothing to do with
colour, but the choice of name is
appropriate because green is a colour
that is often associated with nature.
Green products are considered kinder to
the environment than non-green goods,
in one way or another. The term is widely
used and it doesn't take much for a
product to be called green, so it can cover
a wide range of consumer goods.

3. A product is considered earth-friendly if it is
biodegradable, meaning that it will pose no
threat to the earth and environment, when
it is released to the air, water or earth while
in use or when disposed of. These types of
products usually decompose much quicker in
a landfill, than similar items that are not
biodegradable. Biodegradable household
cleaners, soaps, dish and dishwasher
detergents and laundry soaps are just a few
examples of this type of green product.

4. If a product contains any amount of recycled goods in its
construction, it is also considered green for two reasons.
That's because recycling reuses a material keeping it out of
the landfill, as well as saves on the environment when
alternative materials are not manufactured and used for that
component. A product where packaging has been
considerably reduced compared to other similar
products requiring less
shipping room and in turn
reducing carbon emissions
during transport to market
, might also be considered
green

5. When a product's manufacturing process is designed
specifically to save energy, reduce carbon emissions or use
renewable energy to make that item, it can also give it a green
label. In this case, the product really should also be earth-
friendly, but this is not always the case.
Great strides have been made to manufacture green products
in such a way as to reduce the manufacturing process and
resulting impact on the earth, as well as making them earth-
friendly when it comes to usage and disposal. Many countries,
states and provinces also have green initiatives in place that
encourage companies to look for ways to manufacture
products in an earth-friendly manner. Every effort, even those
that may appear minor to us, help to reduce the impact
consumer goods have on our environment

6. How do you know if your product is 'green'? Not all, but most
green products have labels denoting the fact that they are
either biodegradable, have been made from recycled goods or
were subject to an earth-friendly manufacturing process.
Manufacturers are well aware of the demand for green
products and want to draw your attention to their wares, which
they usually consider to be the best green products. However,
consumers should read labels to confirm before buying to
ensure they are getting what they pay for. It's just too easy to
put the word 'green' on any product.
Note that green products are not the same as carbon zero
or carbon neutral products which are in fact greener, though
there may be similarities. Green can also apply to services or
processes.

7. Green initiatives are undertaken in an effort to draw attention to
the need to be kinder to our environment in everything we do.
Green initiatives and green products are not same, though there
is somewhat of a relation. Though green policies and endeavors
should be conducted on an ongoing basis, there is much emphasis
in the Spring when initiatives are often scheduled close to or
on Earth Day every year. However, we really should be thinking
green all the time.

8. The following are the some examples for
green products:-

12. BENEFITS OF GREEN PRODUCTS:-
1.Healthier Home
If you go green, "No longer will there be chemicals absorbed into the skin or
breathed in by the person cleaning," Reichert says. Health benefits extend to
family members who are no longer breathing in cleaners lingering in the air
and sitting on surfaces. Studies have shown that using a household cleaning
spray, even as little as once a week, raises the risk of developing asthma.
Snow says that using green cleaning products can reduce the chances of
developing asthma, which "today is the most common chronic illness and the
leading cause of school absences due to chronic illness across the country.“
2.Purer Environment
When you use many cleaning products, "harmful chemicals are being released
into the environment," says Reichert. Not great for you and the people
around you to breathe in.
Changing to greener methods, "helps reduce pollution to our waterways and
the air and it minimizes your impact on ozone depletion and global climate
change with fewer smog-producing chemicals," advises Snow. Many green
products also use recyclable packaging which minimizes waste.

13. 3.Safer Products
Conventional cleaning products pose risks such as chemical
burns to the cleaner's skin and eyes. Green cleaners aren't
corrosive and meet strict standards regarding inhalation
toxicity, combustibility and skin absorption.
4.Better Air Quality
As with most people, Snow can't stand the "stench of
strong chemical odours." Many green cleaning products --
including store bought and ones you can make at home --
include pleasant natural essential oils. Reichert even refers
to cleaning with these products as her "aromatherapy.“
5. More Knowledge of Ingredients
Government regulations don't require ingredients to be
listed on any cleaning products. This is another reason
Reichert is a strong advocate for making your own products
at home, so "you know exactly what the ingredients are in
your cleaning recipes."

14. 6.Less Expensive
"For home cleaning, vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, etc. can do the trick for
pennies on the dollar, compared to buying conventional cleaning products,"
Snow says. Why go out and buy products when you can use things you already
have in your pantry?
Investing in green products also makes sense for companies. "The cost of
environmentally friendly cleaning products has become much more
competitive, while cleaning in an environmentally sound way reduces the risk of
sick days for employees and the risk of fires and chemical spills," mentions
Snow.
7.Fewer Antibacterial
Do you really need to look for products that say "antibacterial"? "We're now
told by theU.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that washing with
antibacterial soaps isn't any better than regular soaps, and the American
Medical Association (AMA) says that the frequent use of antibacterial
ingredients can promote bacterial resistance to antibiotics," Snow says.
"Triclosan, a common antibacterial agent found in many soaps, [may] mess with
your hormonal system and thyroid. Most green or environmentally friendly
cleaning products don't contain antibacterial agents.

15. There are some problems when green
products are not used .that is given below:-
•It badly affect ozone layer
•Increase in global warming
•Exploitation of resources
•Deforestation
•Change in ecological balance