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 read more

Eco-Friendly Party Guide

Hosting a "Green" Event

You don't need to wait until St. Patrick's Day to have a "Green" party. Of course, we are referring to having a party that is eco-friendly. It's always fun to party with the friends and family, but afterwards there is a large pile of trash to take out. Why not do your part and have the same fun, but do it in a way that reduces waste, uses recyclable materials and saves our Earth's precious resources? We found a few items you'll want to use for your next get together to help keep your carbon footprint at a minimum but the partying to a maximum.

With any party comes the grub. If burgers and dogs are on the menu for your party, you'll want to keep the organic ketchup and organic mustard on your condiment table. And after the meal is served, the dessert comes out. And what dessert doesn't go great with tasty cup of joe? The organic coffee we found has a medium-heavy body with an earthy spice flavor that is sure to be a treat for your guests.

With any party comes the inevitable spills, whether it is grandma dropping a plate of food on her lap or the kids spilling juice on the carpet. The recycled triple-ply paper towels will take care of the messes and soak up the sloppiest of spills. You can also get organic products for your restrooms, as they always get plenty of use at any party. The recycled bath tissue and lavendar organic soap are great ways to help the environment.

Finally, after a day of partying and the guests have headed home (hopefully in a carpool), comes the dreaded clean up. But you can get your house in order and feel good about it when you use the organic cleaner. It is tough enough to cut through all the grease and grime, leaving you with a clean house. And then you can then rest easy with your clean conscience, knowing you did your part to help Mother Earth.

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