Carbon emissions and energy Impact Mined diamonds are known to produce Sulphur-oxide VS Lab-Created diamonds do not produce any. Land disruptions and generated wastes Impact Mined diamonds disrupt almost 100 square feet of land per carat. VS Lab-Created diamonds disrupt only about 0.07 square feet of land per carat. Water Wastage Impact Mined diamonds consume over 126 gallons of water per carat VS Lab-Created diamonds require about 18 gallons of water per carat Effect on humans Impact Mined diamonds lead to human rights violations vs Lab-Created Diamonds are governed by trade laws Conclusion Lab-Grown Diamonds are environmentally friendly compared to Mined Diamonds