BPA Free Water Containers
Water, an essential ingredient to life on earth. In today's environment, most of the
water we drink has passed through a variety of filtration processes so by the time
water comes out our faucets, it's clean and drinkable. While the source of the water
is often out of our control, we can control where the water goes before it becomes
part of us.
Bisphenol A is a very common ingredient in many household plastics we use every day.
Bisphenol A, or BPA, is commonly found in baby bottles, nalgene bottles and other water bottles of a clear and
harder nature. Any polycarbonate water bottle or water bottle with a #7 recycling stamp will contain
BPAs. While recent studies by the
FDA
and the EFSA have both reaffirmed
BPA is a safe ingredient, other reports like the
Heath Canada
assessment paint a different picture. There have been worries over the health and safety of
Bisphenol A since the 1930's, but only recently have the concerns been in the public
eye. In spring of 2008, The Canadian Health Minister announced Canada's intentions to ban the
import and sale of polycarbonate baby bottles containing bisphenol A.
BPA Free Baby Bottles
are becoming more popular and stainless steel water bottles even more so.
High quality stainless steel water bottles usually come in a variety of grades and sizes. read more
Compost Guide
Composting has been around for thousands of years and it's natural process hasn't changed much since
since the dawn of time. Composting is nothing more than the natural aerobic decomposition of biodegradable organic matter.
Composting has many benefits and almost no negatives. First, composting limits the amount of so called "green waste" in landfills and
dumps. It usually takes longer for biodegradable organic matter to break down in a landfill, and even when it does, it is of
no use when its buried with trash. Next, composting is a great way to get free nutrient rich soil for your garden, allowing you
to control exactly what goes into the nutrients of your plants and vegetables. The only major drawbacks of composting are
space and smell. You need a place to compost, and it's probably going to
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Recycled Board Shorts
In the ongoing struggle to save our planet from evildoers, eco surfer
Dave Rastavich convinced Billabong to get green and out popped a couple of pairs
of recycled board shorts. Each pair of recycled board shorts from Billabong
contains roughly 10 plastic bottles. Even the wax comb in these recycled boardshorts
is made from recycled plastic bottles. Although we haven't worn them, first hand
reports tell us they're soft, grippy, quick drying and long lasting. What else
do you need in a boardshort? If you're in need of a new pair of trunks, check out some of the deals we've found on
Billabong Recycled Boardshorts
and Patagonia's
recycled board shorts. Dave Rastavich is also
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