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環保商品與你一起愛地球Environmentally-friendly Products

These companies are taking a step in the right direction

Vera Bradley家庭用托特包這些美麗的包包讓回收塑膠水瓶獲得妥善利用，每個托特包會用到二十三個瓶子。

Stasher矽膠密封食物袋 這種便利的食物袋擁有不同尺寸，而且可以重複使用。

Stasher食物袋比起一次性的塑膠袋，是更加良好的選擇，因為塑膠袋最後往往都進到了大海。

ASICS日出紅色限量跑鞋 亞瑟士新款鞋以心懷永續的概念創作而成。

鞋子的原料使用特殊方法染製；該技術相較於一般染製法少用了近乎百分之八十的水。

過程也使用較少化學物質及能源。

關於亞瑟士未來的製鞋生產線，該企業許下了承諾。

在公司的新款跑鞋中，將有超過百分之九十五的比例以再生材質進行製作。

「日出紅色」系列鞋款背後所使用的技術，讓亞瑟士達成企業永續的目標更近一步。

亞瑟士承諾，將為後代子孫留下更少生態足跡。

ReActive Drawstring Family Tote by Vera Bradley

These pretty bags put recycled water bottles to good use, using 23 of them per bag.

Silicone Reusable Food Bag by Stasher

These handy bags come in different sizes and can be used over and over again. They're a much better choice than single-use plastic bags, which sometimes end up in the ocean.

The Sunrise Reborn TM Pack by ASICS

ASICS' new shoes were created with sustainability in mind. The material is dyed, using a special method.

handy有用的；便利的

The tool is very handy for working in the garden.

When you go to the mountains, take a jacket because it comes in handy when it gets cold.

Sharon keeps several bags in her car because they are handy when she goes shopping.

dye染色

Simone wanted a new look for her bedroom without spending much money so she dyed her curtains.

dyed（adj.）染色

Our shop only sells dyed material using natural ingredients

dye（n.）

Our company uses natural dyes made from carrots, blueberries red roses etc.

drawstring bag束口袋【drawstring束帶；拉繩】

tote bag【口語】美式大型女用手提包或購物袋

put＋ （n.）＋to good use

greenwashing只是喊口號的環保

all natural純天然

The technique uses up to 80 percent less water than regular dyeing methods. The process also uses fewer chemicals and less energy.

Regarding their future footwear lines, ASICS has made a promise. Over 95 percent of their new running shoes will be made from recycled materials. The technology behind Sunrise Reborn puts ASICS one step closer to reaching their sustainability goals. The company has promised to leave a lighter environmental footprint for future generations.

process程序；過程

Aidan wrote to Princeton University to ask about their application process.

due process正當程序

All Americans have the right to due process if they are arrested for a crime.

process（v.）處理；審核

After processing Aidan’s application for admission, Princeton University accepted him as a student.

regarding 至於；關於

Clara called the electric company regarding her bill.為了帳單問題打電話給電力公司

In answer to Ben's question regarding a summer job, the human resources department informed him that he was to start June 1.

regarding someone with something針對某人的某件事

Regarding him with anger, Betty shook her finger at Jacob.搖指頭

silicone

sustainability

environmental footprint生態足跡 (Ecological footprint)

生態需要面積，指支持每個人生命所需的生產土地與水源面積。是用以衡量人類對地球生態系與自然資源的需求的一種分析方法。此分析將人類對自然資源的消耗與地球生態涵容能力進行比較。由於全球化的緣故，一個都市所消耗的資源，未必都在當地生產，而很可能輸入自其他地方

carbon footprint

one step closer/ a step in the right direction