Comments on: Superhero 101: Saving Earth One Plastic Bottle at a Time

By: Terry

Terry — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:17:45 +0000

thanks, I will check out the Nissan Thermos you suggested-thanks for the idea!

By: Sara

Sara — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 01:16:58 +0000

Oh man! You are definitely one step ahead of me there! I had no idea. That’s too bad. I used to work for a health club and the owner was obsessed with Sigg which got me into the brand originally. Oh well Maybe I’ll have to try out that Nissan Stainless Thermos that you posted.

By: Nichole Medrano

Nichole Medrano — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 01:16:27 +0000

I think is it great to spread the word on what things like plastic can do to our planet. Just yesterday I realized I was using a #3 water bottle (that will now be recycled) and I usually always use my favorite stainless steele one from Starbucks that has no by-product of BPA’s. It can seem overwhelming but I think its important that we all take action with our own carbon footprint and by doing so we are then not adding to the problem but rather helping it disappear. To me every little effort we do on our own does help its not in vain. Love the info provided Maria!

By: admin

admin — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:57:54 +0000

What my mom and I would do is take it in every time a garbage bag filled up with them. We’d get about $7 a bag! You my friend got jipped! Or else we just drink way too much soda…

By: admin

admin — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:56:36 +0000

Sometimes our pollution problems can seem so overwhelming, no solutions could possibly help! But one step at a time, right?

Hey check out this info on the Sigg brand:
“Aluminum water bottles, such as Sigg require a chemical resin in the lining to prevent corrosion that contains BPA. Sigg has been under fire for not disclosing this information to its customers while researching a new and improved bottle. Their eco-friendly branding has been tarnished and have lost partnerships such as Patagonia.”

From what I’ve read, stainless steel is the way to go. The Siggs are way too cute though!

By: admin

admin — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:49:48 +0000

I know exactly what you’re talking about. I’ll have to ask Andrea about the taste on Barnies, but one that you can look at that has no metal taste is the stainless steel Nissan Thermos. My dad uses this and loves it: http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___80734

By: Darren

Darren — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 23:58:39 +0000

I got a whopping 5 dollars from all the cans and plastic bottles I saved up during the year. If I recall, you can get the most out of your recycled goods if you have quantities less than 50; they pay you by weight when you exceed the 50 mark.

By: Sara

Sara — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 21:55:31 +0000

Plastics molecular bonds are so durable that it takes hundreds of years to disintegrate and pretty much evades any type of disposal. I’ve also worried about plastics effects on all of us – bisphenol A has been related to various thyroid problems, obesity, and several different types of cancers (breast cancer in particular). I wrote an essay several years back about the Great Pacific Garbage Patch – that’s some crazy stuff – and it’s really disgusting that it’s a result of many of our own actions But I’m with you in that we can all make a difference.

I especially love Sigg water bottles (made from lightweight aluminum) – they are great and you can even design your own customer Sigg! http://mysigg.com/

By: Terry

Terry — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 19:52:10 +0000

Love the idea of the reusable metal containers, but have had a problem with a slight metallic taste when using it for water. Love the look of the Barnie’s water bottle, does it leave an aftertaste?