Ceramic Lamps As Environmental Products

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For several decades, climate change, global warming and other environmental concerns have been major issues here and abroad. Laws and regulations to protect and conserve our natural resources have been passed but it seems like nothing has changed. Instead our situation has gotten from worse to worst. Storms, flash floods and the erratic change of our weather are proofs that there is no improvement. In addition the hole of the ozone layer had gotten even bigger. A few more years and we might see the last of our planet. It may sound far fetched but sooner or later apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic fiction movies such as 2012 and The Colony will become a reality unless we act on it.

There are many ways how we can save this planet. We can start in our homes by using environmental friendly products and organic products. Using energy saving electric appliances such as televisions and lighting fixtures is also a huge help. These products are somewhat expensive. However, after using energy saving electronic appliances and lighting fixtures only our electric bills dropped by 40%. 

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In addition, using environmental friendly products are safe to use because they are made from natural materials or recycled materials. Among the environmental friendly products that we have been using are the ceramic lighting fixtures which we bought only recently. The ceramic lamps are made of white earthenware clay and are artfully handcrafted by skilled artisans. Its simplicity and elegance blend well with any home designs. But what I like the most about the ceramic lamps is that they are ADA (Americans with Disability Act) compliant and UL listed. Some ceramic lamps manufacturers and lighting designers might still be using the energy inefficient incandescent lamps but we can always make a request to change the light bulbs to energy saving lamps such as LED (light emitting diode) lights instead.

 

According to  Margaret Mead, "we won't have a society if we destroy the environment." We are all part of this world. What can we offer our children if everything is lost. It is our role to protect and preserve it not only for our own good but for the benefit of the next generations.With the help of social media and other communication technology, we can promote social awareness regarding these environmental issues. It is not too late yet.