Product of the Week: Stainless Steel Drinking Straws

I've been advocating the use of non-disposable products elsewhere, so why not continue the trend? I wasn't too sure how I felt about this one at first, I think I'd have to try them to reeeeally give my opinion. However, I'm going to share them regardless - and if you have tried them or something similar, I'd like to know what you think!

Reduce   Re-use   Recycle

"Stainless Steel Straw, 24 cm/9.45 inches long, 6 mm/0.24 inches in diameter. Made from polished 18/8 stainless steel, they are reusable and dishwasher safe. Sold as a set of four."

There are also two other sizes of straw available.

My main concern would be how they would feel against your teeth, and whether or not they would be particularly safe for anyone under the age of 10. Or 40, depending on what crowd they're with. :P

What do you think?

Ready...

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Product of the Week: Reusable Lunch Containers

Good Morning and Happy Halloween!

The product of the week should perhaps be Halloween themed, but I've just stumbled across this one, so I must share it with you!

This is a great idea, for families especially, though it would work for pretty much anyone.

I doubt I really need to go into detail about why reusable lunch containers are a good idea -- it fits into the 'reduce' category. Reduce the amount of waste that goes into a landfill, and reduce your expenses at the same time.

"Chic and versatile, furoshiki is the original eco lunchbag from Japan. If you can tie two knots, you can transform our Furoshiki ECOlunchwrap into a stylish lunchbag!

The ancient Japanese tradition of knotting, folding and twisting, dating back to the 17th century, is newly chic as the dangers of plastic to our health and the environment have become widely known.

Double-sided and machine washable, our cotton furoshiki (pronounced f-ROHSH-kee) wrap is sewn from colorful fair trade textiles hand printed by artisans using wooden blocks and wax batik techniques perfected over generations. Whether you are packing food at home, picking up take-out or just need a versatile bag, our wraps make it easy to say goodbye to plastic bags, vinyl totes and other leachy food containers. 

Plastic-free, BPA-free and waste-free, our furoshiki wraps are yummy and yuck-free for people of all ages plus our planet. Measure 24 x 24 inches"

As an added bonus for you: "20% OFF Furoshiki ECOlunchwraps for all of your holiday gifts! 

Use coupon code greenwrap20 at checkout, expires 11/30/2011."

This company also sells a variety of reusable lunch containers, eco-friendly utensils and several other styles of lunch kits.

Visit their website:

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Product of the Week: Thermal Porcelain Cup

"Thermal porcelain cup with tight-fitting silicone top. Looks identical to the paper cup, but it's not!  Eco-friendly and reusable, and it's double-walled so it doesn't get hot to the touch like the original paper cup. Dishwasher safe. Fits in any cupholder that a paper one would."

This great product is pretty self explanatory - the logic runs along the same lines as using a tote bag rather than plastic bags when shopping. The more we can reduce our dependency on disposable items, the better off this planet will be.

If you fill up on your way to work, then simply have the restaurant fill up your cup instead of theirs, (they won't mind). Bring it to work with you and use it instead of the paper or syrofoam cups that they have on hand!

Not only will you be helping to cut down on the amount of junk that finds its way into a landfill; you won't burn your fingers on an overly hot surface.  

This cup would also make a fabulous gift for any eco-concious friend!

CHECK IT OUT.

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