Glaciers are melting, sea levels are rising, cloud forests are dying, and wildlife is scrambling to keep pace. It has become clear that humans have caused most of the past century's warming by releasing heat-trapping gases as we power our modern lives. We often call the result Global Warming.

What will we do—what can we do—to slow this human-caused warming? The following text may give you some inspiration.

Deforestation

Deforestation is one of the main causes of the global greenhouse effect. The reduction of forest area will lead to the increasing carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Millions of acres of forest are cleared every year, whether to harvest wood for making lumber or paper, to clear land for farming and ranching or to make way for residential and industrial areas.

Forests store enormous amounts of carbon, essentially removing it from the air and preventing it from being absorbed into the atmosphere, and this is especially true of rainforests, which are even more endangered than other areas. In addition to losing the natural air-scrubbing function of trees, deforestation decreases biodiversity, which can cause ripple effects throughout entire ecosystems, putting whole species at risk.

Plastic Degradation

Plastic may release the heat-trapping, climate-warming gases as soon as it's exposed to light, new research from the University of Hawaii at Manoa has found. Light not only breaks down plastic, but also releases methane and ethylene — two of the most problematic greenhouse gases. Though the gases from degrading plastic probably account for a small percentage of global emissions, it's likely their contributions will grow. Only by reining in our production of plastic and ensuring that as much of it as possible is recycled can we limit the deleterious effects of this ubiquitous substance.

Wood Plastic Composite is a Modern Alternative to Diminishing Deforestation

Increasing global warming and decreasing greenery compel mankind to think about an alternative building material other than wood. A composite material is one such ingenious find. Made from recycled wood and plastic, Wood Plastic Composite is an eco-friendly, cost efficient alternative to natural wood, with advantages such as 100% recycled, energy-saving and durability.

WPC materials can substitute for wood and decrease the deforestation, the saved trees absorb carbon dioxide, therefore help to trap the carbon contained in one of the principle greenhouse gases and reduce global warming, which have significant benefits for the environment.

When chosen WPC instead of a tropical hardwood, also puts less strain on global forestry harvesting. The use of wood plastic composites prevents the deforestation, saves forest and petroleum resources.

Reducing tropical deforestation can significantly lower global warming emissions and—together with efforts to reduce emissions from fossil fuels—plays an integral role in a comprehensive long-term solution to global warming.

Wood Plastic Composite Plays an Important Role in Recycling Plastics

In the building and construction industry, Wood Plastic Composite materials play an important role in recycling plastics. WPC products made with recycled plastic gives new life to plastic waste. The recycled plastics can be made into wood plastic composites, which are used for things like decking, park benches, and playground equipment etc.

WPC materials help to keep plastic and wood out of landfills, conserve natural resources, avoid Incineration and reduce global warming. The use of wood plastic composites promotes plastic recycling and protects the environment. Additionally, the manufacturing process of wood plastic composites does not involve any chemical which can be harmful or toxic to the environment.

For example, the main material of HOSUNG (Shanghai) WPC Co., Ltd. WPC products is natural wood powder (about 60%), by adding high density polyethylene plastic (about 30%) and necessary chemical additives. It is extruded out from special moldings under high temperature and pressure. HOSUNG WPC materials is 100% recycled, water-proof, anti-corrosive, anti-slip, no paint, easy installation, economical & low maintenance, long life span etc.

This is a fantastic building material option for homeowners who prefer to be eco-friendly.

The development of wood plastic composite in the building and construction field will prevent the deforestation, save the forest and petroleum resources, recycle and utilize resources, protect the environment and reduce global warming, develop a circular economy, and improve the production competitiveness of the industry, which have significant eco-friendly, social and economic benefits.