All the convenience of a plastic water bottle, and none of the eco-nastiness
So, we all know to tote our water in reusable bottles (riiiight?) But what if you're of the group that is afraid of chemicals from their reusable bottles leeching into their water, or you consistently find yourself in situations where a plastic, pre-filled bottle would just be more convenient? Well, Primo, a company in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, says it's found the answer: water bottles that are just as convenient as the rest, but much gentler on the environment.
Why? Because it's made from "Ingeo," a plastic-like material made entirely from renewable resources like corn. (Don't worry, though - it's not genetically-modified corn).
The water itself is nothing special - its sourced from "approved springs" or "municipal water" (read: tap water). But this is not to say that tap water can't be tasty - and Primo agrees. The company claims that, in blind taste tests, 4 out of 5 people preferred to it to their home tap water.
Primo claims that if everyone traded in their traditional PET-made water bottles for these new corn-based bottles, we'd save 1 billion gallons of gas a year.
Comments [8]
Tips for a Green Thanksgiving
10 Tips for Making Your Home More Energy Efficient
Green Gift Ideas: Beauty Gift Sets
