I love these Recycled Industrial Plastic Cuffs from Uncommon Goods. I’m a big fan of the cuff bracelet and when you can combine your accessories with going green, that’s a win, win situation in my book!
Keep your iPod safe with these adorable Neoprene iPod Cases. These a definite must have item!
Check out these RECYCLED FLIP FLOP MATS fresh from the Flip-Flop Factory. What a neat idea to help keep your house clean!
No more burnt fingers with these this Silicone BBQ Glove. Great for grilling outside or for use indoors during the winter season.
Elaine H., July 14th 2008 |
Tags: bracelet, case, cuff, flip flop, glove, ipod, mat, Must Have Monday, neoprene, oven, plastic, recycled, silicon
Posted in Fun Stuff
 
 
With all the uproar about potentially dangerous BPAs found in plastics, Nalgene has introduced a line of BPA-free bottles called Nalgene Choice.
Going green, going hiking or going to work – Nalgene makes sure you’re getting the bottle that’s right for you. With the newly enhanced and interactive website, Nalgene Choice consumers can easily determine what bottle and material best fits their individual needs by using comparison charts, bottle-finders and interactive filling stations.Â
From HDPE and polyethylene to stainless steel and copolyester, Nalgene Choice showcases the entire BPA free Nalgene product line. This site combines educational materials with interactive technology which allows Nalgene Choice features allow users to:
- Fill any bottle of choice with liquids ranging from water and apple juice to hot coffee and soda
- Freeze liquid inside bottle to see effects
- Heat liquid inside bottle to see effects
- Add ice to your bottle of choice to see if the average ice cube will fit inside each bottle opening
- Compare and contrast bottles based on each material’s durability, odor & taste resistance, clarity, temperature range, and dishwasher safety
Overall this is a fun and informational website. I had a fun time “filling” the Nalgene bottles with digital water, ice and even grape juice. They also offer a BPA free bottles for children for under $10 each. It’s nice to see such a company make product changes when the consumer has been asking for BPA free bottles. I just wish more baby bottle companies would jump on the bandwagon and provide more options for BPA free plastic bottles for our infants.Â
Elaine of Her Big Idea has an Internet Radio Show on BlogTalkRadio and writes for Posh Mama Online Magazine and Social Network every Tuesday.
Elaine H., June 12th 2008 |
Tags: alternative, baby bottle, bottle, BPA, nalgene, nalgenechoice, plastic
Posted in Earth Day 2008, Fun Stuff, News
Did you know that not all plastic is created equal?! Yes, some are more popular than others when it comes down to recycling. Some discerning recycling containers will only accept certain plastics with certain numbers. Most soda and water bottles are easily recyclable and can be recycled anywhere. But when it comes to your plastic yogurt container, you may have to do a little research on where to properly place it.
Each plastic container is stamped with a number inside the little triangle with a number in it. This number identifies what type of plastic it’s made from. Some cities accept multiple types of plastic in their recycling programs, while other places only accept one or two.
Here is a list of the seven types of plastics:
#1 PET (Polyethylene terephthalate)*: soda bottles, oven-ready meal trays and water bottles
#2 HDPE (High-density polyethylene)*: milk bottles, detergent bottles and grocery/trash/retail bags
#3 PVC (Polyvinyl chloride): plastic food wrap, loose-leaf binders and plastic pipes
#4 LDPE (Low-density polyethylene): dry cleaning bags, produce bags and squeezable bottles
#5 PP (Polypropylene): medicine bottles, aerosol caps and drinking straws
#6 PS (Polystyrene): compact disc jackets, packaging Styrofoam peanuts and plastic tableware
#7 Other: reusable water bottles, certain kinds of food containers and Tupperware
*PET and HDPE are the most common forms of plastic, so they are the easiest to find recycling locations for
It’s easy to find out if your city or local recycling center accepts all types of plastics, just visit Earth911.org and type in your zip code. Also, you can call your public works department or the sanitation department for more information about recycling plastics. Happy Earth Day and Happy Recycling!
Elaine H., April 22nd 2008 |
Tags: earth day, earth911, plastic, recycle, recycling center, types
Posted in Earth Day 2008
