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In building and play territories, we frequently use pigments as colors to make things look pretty. Pigments can be natural (come from nature, such as plants and rocks) or synthetic (made by humans in a lab). But which is more sustainable for our Earth

Iron oxide vs. synthetic pigments and its environmental impact

Iron Oxides is a naturally occurring mineral pigment produced from rocks underground containing iron. For thousands of years, it has been used as a colorant in everything from paintings to pottery to buildings. Synthetic pigments, on the other hand, are chemical and petroleum-based lab-made products. In the creation and disposal of these chemicals, they are harmful to the environment

The benefits of nature in stylish sustainability

It is more environmentally beneficial to use Earth derived pigments such as iron oxide, which can be returned back to the Earth through natural decay. They also are often stronger and longer-lasting than anything colored with synthetic pigments; iron oxide is three billion years old, after all a single coat of iron-oxide paint on a metal gate can last half the life of the planet before needing to be redone. And with that, we help make sure is better for the planet and people alike, in sustainable design

Sustainable Applications of Iron Oxide in Green Buildings

Iron Oxide is used in eco-friendly projects and this is a natural and sustainable idea to keep our environment safe. Iron oxide is also non-toxic and degradable, so it will essentially biodegrade away without causing any harm to the environment. It also takes less energy to produce than synthetic pigments, so this also lowers pollution and greenhouse gas emissions

The problem with synthetic pigments which natural options do not suffer from

Although bright and shiny, synthetic pigments come with a cost to our environment. Waterways, wildlife and human health can be negatively impact by these chemicals produced during synthetic pigment manufacturing. They are also very energy intensive to create, and remain in the environment long after they are disposed of due to their non-biodegradable nature. Opting for natural alternatives such as iron oxide, we can lessen this burden on Earth

The increasingly popular use of iron oxide for sustainable building projects

The importance of taking care of environment is well understood by common masses, and this is the reason why there is a new trend of using iron oxide in green building projects. It is a very versatile pigment that can be used as a colorant in concrete, stucco, paint, and other perhaps more experimental building materials such as earth plaster. These do a good job of providing something of an organic feel, are on trend in sustainable design for a natural look. If iron oxide is used in our green building projects, we can make a small ripple to improve the world for generations to come

To sum it up, when considering natural choices for pigments the iron oxide is one of the natural alternatives that are doing great work in paint eco-friendly projects. They are not only more eco-friendly but also feature color and durability that lasts(REI). If we design and build using iron oxide, we can help make a sustainable future, together! Therefore, when you pick up a paint brush tomorrow or design your next building, make that a greener more environmentally sustainable choice and rely on Huabang´s iron oxide technologies