Today, people are more aware about preserving the environment and opting for eco-friendly products. Indeed, not only supermarkets sell these type of products, but some stores also have some eco-friendly products available. Many companies are applying the “preserve the nature” idea in its product. Plastic is a common recycling issue. An example of that is water bottle. Since majority of the bottled water sold in the market use plastic, companies are trying to reduce the percentage of plastic in each bottle. The water brand “Poland Spring” designed a very light bottle that uses the least amount of plastic, but in the same time, stores the liquid inside. Also, the company reduced the amount of plastic used to make the cap of the bottle. When we buy a bottled water, we don’t really think about the percentage of plastic that is used to make a single bottle. We just drink the content and dispose it. That is why I think “Poland Spring” was efficient in delivering its product. Since we dispose the bottle every time we finish drinking it, I don’t think companies that use more plastic in its bottle have an advantage, especially when it comes to green consumers.

Another really common product that is sold in every supermarket is the eco-friendly bag. It is resistant and reusable and it substitutes the plastic bags when you are grocery shopping. In some places, for example, charge you for plastic bags. Although most places give you free plastic bag when you purchase something, there are some places in Vancouver that don’t give them for free. Instead, they made plastic bags as an additional selling item. Therefore, it is always advantageous to bring your own grocery bag, since you can save money and preserve the nature.