Remember the little seahorse hauling a Q-tip? When the photo swept through social media this summer it instantly became an emblematic image of the plastic waste suffocating our oceans. Experts say that if things don't change, by 2021 we will be facing an environmental crisis as serious as climate change. The solution lies with limiting our use of single-use plastics, however finding products that don't rely on some form of plastic can be challenging.
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World Oceans Day launched in 2003 as a global day of ocean celebration and collaboration for a better future.
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Keeping your water bottle clean is almost as important as staying hydrated. In most cases a quick rinse will do the trick, however, there are times when your bottle needs a little more than just dish soap and tap water. Here are 3 quick tips you can use right now to get rid of odors that may have caused you to fall out of love with your favorite water bottle.
Read MoreDo You Infuse Your Beverages With Essential Oils? Be Sure To Use Glass!
Many use therapeutic grade essential oils (EO) to enhance the flavor of foods and beverages. While some EOs make great flavoring agents, it is important to know that they can be highly aggressive towards certain types of plastics many of which are frequently used in the very bottles and containers that we later intend to use for storage. Recently, we did an experiment to show just how corrosive essential oils can be if not paired with the right storage material. We will also show you great alternatives that can help you avoid the ingestion of harmful chemicals.
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