Why is it important to be green? Every year, billions of items that cannot be disintegrated are thrown away each year, these items stay there forever. Sure there’s a way to make it smaller, but we’ve already been doing it for hundreds of years. Thousands of animals are also harmed each year by our lack of concern for their homes.
There are plenty of easy ways to green your home or business without breaking the bank. One minor change that can make a big difference overall lies in the doormat. Many doormats are made from synthetic materials that cannot be recycled and new rubber that does not disintegrate. Why not replace the rubberized synthetic mat backing with a mat that is made from coconut fibers and has a rubber backing made from recycled rubber? They last for years, the coco fibers break down, and the rubber backing can be recycled and used for a variety of other products.
For business owners looking to maintain a stylish look, there is still a stylish eco-friendly rug option for you. These are the waterkeeper mats also known as waterhog mats, these mats are of high quality and have a very professional aesthetic. They use small nubs to trap dirt and water and are made from a 100% post-consumer recycled PET polyester fiber system, made from recycled plastic bottles. The rubber backing is made from almost 20% recycled car tires. Waterhog rugs also come in a wide variety of colors, cuts, and patterns.
There are also eco-friendly indoor mat options such as coir mat rolls, these mats are great for stairs but can be cut up and used anywhere in the home. Most rugs are made from synthetic fibers that can’t break down, so using as much coir as possible in your home is a great way to go green.
Taking a small step to become more eco-friendly and simply changing your doormat to one that is eco-friendly can make a big difference, can you imagine if everyone bought only eco-friendly doormats from now on? That would make a big difference overall. So next time you need a new doormat, pick one that’s good for the environment, and if your old doormat has a rubber back, recycle it! It’s a team effort to make the earth green, let’s work together.
