June is traditionally the most popular time of year to wed. So if you are tying the knot this wedding season, or anytime for that matter, consider eco-jewelry to celebrate your nuptials or any other special occasion you have.
Mining for precious metals and stones has come under fire not only for the potentially irresponsible and inhumane practices the business of mining can perpetrate but because mining also presents an environmental hardship on the earth. By purchasing jewelry from socially responsible sources like greenKarat.com or estate jewelry, you can help stem the tide of ecologically and socially irresponsible mining practices.
Gold mining produces an eco-hazard from start to finish, from the roads built to lead to the mines to the extraction process, both of which damage the delicate ecosystems and biodiversity in the vicinity of the mines. Frequently, miners will use the toxic materials, mercury and cyanide in order to separate gold from the rock. The mercury and cyanide then leak into the environment, harming not only the natural world, but often the miners as well as they inhale toxic fumes from the substances. Until better mining practices and reclamation processes are put into place, buy jewelry made of recycled metal and gemstones.
When you buy recycled jewelry from a responsible source like greenKarat, you can learn about the recycling process and what you can expect from your jewelry. GreenKarat also lets you pay a voluntary Carbon Offset Tax to offset any emissions that occur when making your jewelry that they pay forward to an organization in keeping with their goals.
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