I’m always on the lookout for new products, and this season promises no shortage of possibilities. Here’s a good one to begin a discussion.
With all the landfill anxiety about plastics and especially plastic bottles, it’s no surprise that one of my new darling pieces of info centers around a reusable water bottle. Yes, I know we all have plenty of reusable containers for water and other beverages, but this one’s unique feature is its ability to provide filtered water in the container. No need to carry your Brita or Pur along for long days to replenish yourself, the Hydros Bottle is a filtered, reusable BPA-free water bottle with a built-in, fast flowing filter that turns water from any source into a safe, drinkable solution.
The filter (filters last several months) removes chlorine, chloramines, and particulates. BTW, it takes just 20 seconds to fill the 24-ounce bottle with odor-free, good tasting water. Such products do not come inexpensively ($29.99), but think of the environmental savings and the opportunity to have water on the go.
The company also points out that last year alone consumers spent over $15 billion on disposable water bottles! To help countries without potable water, they have an impressive give-back program (Operation Hydros) that helps communities in need of safe drinking water, and there are over a billion people worldwide who do not have access to safe, drinkable water!
It’s spring. Get ready for your run, hike, or bike. You now know you can stop anywhere and fill up your container with water that will be transformed into a safe drink.
We have come a long way in many of our steps to save the planet, change the world, and adhere to smart environmental and ecological principles. Many businesses are in the mood to reward customers today so you’ll be surprised by the various promotions all over town, every town.
You know the old John Belushi skit on Saturday Night Live: No Coke, Pepsi. (
If ours is a fusion food world, then we need to know which foods are best for those who want to taste specialty dishes when they travel or in their home environs. Not everyone needs a gluten-free lifestyle, but more attention is being focused on simpler diets and fewer grains. Besides resorting to the caveman approach, there are options for the adventuresome.
The month of March is turning out to be a true food fiesta. Starbucks just announced that they will have a weekly, as in strong, bold flavor profile coffee for the next 8 weeks. Starting off with Yukon Blend, a perennial favorite, the goal is to chase away the rough winter weather and welcome spring with a bold, new outlook.