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Recycled Metals
Source: Post-consumer or industrial recycled content. Environmental benefits: Reduces the need for new mining, lowering greenhouse gas emissions and preserving natural resources.
Lab-Grown Diamonds
Source: Created in controlled laboratory environments. Environmental benefits: Minimizes land and water use, avoids disrupting ecosystems, and requires less energy compared to traditional diamond mining.
Wood from Managed Forests
Source: Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified forests. Environmental benefits: Promotes responsible forest management, helps combat deforestation, and maintains biodiversity.
Recycled Glass
Source: Post-consumer glass bottles and jars. Environmental benefits: Reduces waste, conserves raw materials, and uses less energy than producing new glass.
Eco-Friendly Pearls
Source: Sustainably managed pearl farms. Environmental benefits: Can promote marine conservation, protect endangered species, and ensure responsible use of ocean resources.
Ethical Gemstones
Source: Mines with fair labor practices and minimal environmental impact. Environmental benefits: Reduces exploitation, supports local communities, and employs eco-friendly mining practices.
Cork
Source: Harvested from the bark of cork oak trees without harming the tree. Environmental benefits: Cork is renewable, biodegradable, and the harvesting process can actually increase the tree's lifespan.
Plant-Based Ivory Alternatives
Source: Materials like tagua nut, also known as 'vegetable ivory'. Environmental benefits: Prevents poaching and preserves elephant populations, fully biodegradable.
Vintage or Upcycled Jewelry
Source: Pre-existing jewelry pieces that are repurposed or reused. Environmental benefits: Extends lifecycle of materials, reduces waste, and lessens demand for new resource extraction.
Biodegradable Beads
Source: Made from natural, organic materials like seeds or clay. Environmental benefits: Reduces plastic waste, decomposes naturally, and typically involves low-impact production methods.
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