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We’ve all heard the various guidelines for water consumption: “Drink 8 glasses of water a day.” “Consume ½ – 1 ounce of water for every pound of body weight.” “If you’re thirsty, you’re already dehydrated.” In reality, there are many factors to how much water you should drink, and one size doesn’t necessarily fit all. Activity level, weight, health conditions, and climate...

By Ali Wetherbee Not too long ago, we received an unexpected complaint from a customer who wanted to return of one of our New Wave Enviro double wall stainless steel insulated water bottles. His water bottle wasn’t keeping his drinks hot like his old one did. We decided to get to the bottom of this and put these bottles to the test...

By Ali Wetherbee and Kerrie Bross The holiday shopping season is here! Check out these gift giving ideas that are Good for You and Good for the Planet! Want to save money and the planet? Buy three or more Envirosax Reusable Shopping Bags between now and December 31st and save 10% with coupon code GreenWrap! These handy bags make great stocking stuffers...

By Ali Wetherbee In the early 1900’s, municipalities began adding chlorine to public water supplies to kill bacteria such as cholera, E. coli, and other disease-causing microorganisms. Death rates from these pathogens began to drop, but at what cost? Chlorine is actually a poisonous yellow-green gas. It was used as a chemical weapon in World War I, killing 5,000 troops. Research in...

Whether you’re putting your kindergartner on the bus for the first time or watching your teenager drive off to high school, send them off on the right foot with these healthy, planet-friendly products! LUNCH PRODUCTS Litter-Free Lunches This is a complete lunch kit aimed at eliminating lunch box waste. No more wasteful ziploc baggies, aluminum foil, expensive juice boxes, or individually-wrapped packaged...

by Colleen Russell“>Colleen Russell Graphics by Kerrie Bross Can One Person Make a Sustainable Difference? Yes! We all have the power to make lifestyle changes that help our planet. You would be amazed at the difference that a single person can make in only a year’s time to conserve resources and prevent more waste from accumulating in landfills. Reusable Water Bottles The...