Showing posts with label Eco-friendly. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Eco-friendly. Show all posts

Friday, October 15, 2010

Christmas Gift Guide: Vapur Water Bottles

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Here’s a stocking stuffer idea great for everyone in the family!

The Vapur Bottle is a collapsible water bottle that stands on it’s own when filled and folds flat when empty. Vapur water bottles are environmentally friendly, durable water bottles that offer both convenience and portability!

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My Favorite Vapur Features:

  • Kid friendly - easy for little fingers to grip and hold without spilling
  • Made in the USA
  • FDA-approved / Made with BPA-free polymer
  • Easy to Clean - Dishwasher safe (top rack)
  • Great size - holds 16 oz (473ml) of liquid
  • Eco-Friendly - more environmentally friendly than disposable plastic water bottles
  • Long lasting- inner layer prevents odor and stains
  • Versatile- use it an an icepack to aid injuries or keep food cold in a cooler or lunch pack
  • Convenient - includes a sports cap rather than the traditional twist caps (replacement spouts (4) are available on the Vapur site for just $2.95)
  • Smart – ships flat, which takes up 90% less space than traditional bottles
  • Designed to go everywhere - stands up when filled and rolls, folds or flattens when empty
  • Anti-Theft Prevention – includes a writable text area for personalization
  • Bonus Feature - comes with a built-in carabiner- great for attaching to your bags, belt loops, bicycle, etc.
  • Cool - available in the following six fun colors: blue, green, pink, smoke, purple, orange

Another feature I love (and you will too) is the fact that Vapur bottles are leak proof! I’ve purposely tried squeezing and throwing my bottle and it seems impossible – it just won’t leak! And it seems obvious that kids love Vapur bottles. I’m not sure if it’s the bright colors or the cool flexible design, but my 2-year old loves my Vapur. The funny thing is – my son doesn’t like water, but when I fill my Vapur with water, he just can’t seem to drink enough of it.

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Vapur water bottles are perfect for any occasion and are great for both adults and kids! I absolutely love how flexible and durable these bottles are. If you choose to roll your Vapur bottle, it fits perfectly in even the snuggest pocket. Of course, when it’s empty, it’s flat – so you can just as easily store your bottle in your purse, diaper bag, gym bag, lunch box.

Vapur is the coolest product I’ve ever seen! I don’t have any complaints and certainly nothing negative to mention. However, I am confused as to why Vapur only sells their bottles individually. If you have a Vapur bottle, than you already know – one is never enough! Everyone in the family wants to use it and if you’re like me, you might just want to coordinate your bottle with your mood that day. It makes sense to me to offer a family pack as well. Perhaps a family pack will be available in the future, but for now, Vapur bottles may be purchased individually at the Vapur online store for $8.95.

Disclaimer: I was provided with the feature item(s) at no cost by the manufacturer or its PR agency in order to test the product(s) and form my own personal opinions. The opinions and thoughts expressed are my own and may differ from others. I received no other compensation for my review nor was I under any obligation to give a positive review.

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

#CGG: Eco-Friendly VerTerra Dinnerware

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VerTerra Dinnerware

“Founded on the belief that it’s possible to combine high design with the highest standards of environmental responsibility,  VerTerra now redefines what stylish, sustainable and compostable disposable dinnerware can be. Thoughtfully and beautifully designed, VerTerra offers a chic touch of nature to each table.  Durable and versatile, VerTerra is lightweight yet sturdy and stands up to hot foods, hot/cold liquids, the hot sun and can even used to bake in the oven, store in the fridge and reheat in the microwave. Since VerTerra is all-natural - made from only fallen leaves, steam, heat and pressure, there are no concerns about plastics, glues, lacquers, veneers or any toxins to leach into foods.”

When a friend of mine first asked me if I wanted to try out single-use dinnerware, my first thoughts were “she must be nuts! Paper-plates are paper-plates – nothing special about that.” But then, I headed over to VerTerra’s website and was instantly intrigued. I was expecting to see some type of ordinary one-time use plates but instead I found the most interesting and unique dinnerware- made from fallen leaves!

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The VerTerra plates and bowls I received are chic, stylish and absolutely beautiful! But there’s much more than beauty behind this dinnerware. VerTerra plates, bowls and trays are all made from fallen palm leaves and water. How amazing is that?!

These environmentally-friendly plates, bowls and serving dishes are non-toxic, biodegradable, compostable, durable, lightweight, convenient and incredibly stylish. Did I mention how chic they look and how fun they are to use?

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Verterra Dinnerware is light, yet durable. All of their dinnerware is fully biodegradeable and compostable. Because they do not use any bonding agents, lacquers or chemicals and their product is natural and porous, they cannot legally recommend washing and reusing VerTerra. BUT, I have reused my plates by wiping with a damp rag and I can tell you they work just as great the second time around.

I love how versatile their dinnerware is!  It’s perfectly safe to heat VerTerra in the microwave for up to 2 minutes or in an oven up to 350 degrees for 45 minutes. VerTerra products can also be stored in the refrigerator or freezer. Enjoy oversized burgers, chili, soup, and more from your VerTerra dishware. It’s tough, durable, non-toxic, lightweight, microwave safe, refrigerator safe, convenient, and biodegradable. What more could one ask for? I am still amazed with the modern appeal VerTerra has.

VerTerra Dinnerware is great for any occasion and would be perfect for the upcoming holidayverterra-ecofriendly-dinnerware season. Your guests will be impressed by your new modern dinnerware and you will enjoy saving money and eliminating the need to spend hours washing dishes after your guests have eaten!

VerTerra can be purchased online as well as in most Whole Food stores. You may use the convenient store locator by clicking here.

Stay connected with Verterra Dinnerware by following them on Twitter or liking them on Facebook.

Disclaimer: I was provided with the feature item(s) at no cost by the manufacturer or its PR agency in order to test the product(s) and form my own personal opinions. The opinions and thoughts expressed are my own and may differ from others. I received no other compensation for my review nor was I under any obligation to give a positive review.

Monday, May 17, 2010

Check Out These Great Giveaways I found at Little Yaya's!

I hope everyone has had a great start to their week! Check out these Fabulous giveaways I found at Little Yaya's !
Check them out - You can click on the links to go directly toy the individual giveaway...

SITE NAME

Guy and Eva Necklace (5/17)
CosMedix (5/18)
Misikko Flat Iron (5/18)
Boon Flo (5/18)
Alexa's Angels (5/20)
Little Dots Boutique (5/20)
Snikiddy Gift Basket (5/20)
6 Marble Racers (5/20)
SodaStream (5/21)
$100 ATG Stores Gift Certificate~5/21
Cafe Press Customized Apron (5/22)
Custom Stamp or Notepad from Mommy Pads & More (5/22)
Clipa (5/22)
Noodle Head Travel Buddies (5/22)
High Sierra Pack (5/22)
$15 Piggy Paint Gift Certificate (5/24)
Fiber Gummies (5/24)
Pirate Brands Treasure Chest of Snacks (5/24)
Piggy Paint $15 Gift Certificate (5/24)
The Undervalued Self (5/24)
Watkin's Head to Toe Kit (5/26)
Fresh Baby Food Kit (5/26)
Kidorable Umbrella (5/28)
Celine Dion Sensational Fragrance Set (5/28)
Softlips PURE Naturals Set (5/28)
Certain Dri (5/28)
2 pack of Boogie Wipes (5/28)
MOSSIMO WATCH (5/29)
Fling Bin Party Pack (5/31)
This Is Why You're Fat~3 Winners (5/31)

Don't forget that you can link up your giveaway's every Friday at Review Retreat and every Sunday and Wednesday at Survey Junkie !

I am working on updating my blog layout to make it more user-friendly and easier to navigate. With these changes, I would like to include a list of blogs with ongoing giveaway linkys. If you have a daily or weekly giveaway linky and would like a link included on Review Retreat, please send an email to info@reviewretreat.com. Please be sure to include your blog name, URL, and day(s) that you host your giveaway linky.