Is Ceramics Bad for the Environment?

Overall, ceramics gives out good vibes, an earthy feel that seems in sync with a natural life. It’s not plastic. What can be more earth friendly than dirt? Potters always have their hands dirty and are often inspired by nature. Ceramics is around since prehistoric times. It must be good for the environment, right? Or at least not actively bad? The short answer is no, ceramics is bad for the environment, and in many different ways, including mining, shipping and firing.

So should we keep doing ceramics?