A More Creative Way to ‘Dispose’ of Disposable Water Bottles

Of course, we recommend that you don’t even use disposable water bottles and fuel the Disposable Water Bottle Beast.  However, we are realistic – sometimes you don’t have a choice and water is one of those things humans can’t put off for too long.  And, sometimes your town’s recycling facilities are just a joke.

So how about Art?  Check out this blog post from Blogher.com where she highlights artists who recycle disposable water bottles into jewelry, eco-art and home accessories.  Pretty amazing stuff.

For reusable water bottle art, check us out at ecosumo.com.  The artist’s will still have plenty of material to work with!  Peace…ecosumo

What a great TWIST!

We have a new member to the Ecosumo family of products – the TWIST line.  Twist is a focused line of products bent on helping you clean up everything from the walls to the floor to the dishes.  And we’re going to say this now – we never even thought that a sponge or dishtowel could look stylish…but these guys pulled it off.

Check out there Loofah Scrubby.  The Loofah Scrubby works on all your simple cleaning needs, but its made extra tough to handle the hard to clean pans after a cheesy dish or a burned casserole (not that you’re not a great cook…it just happens sometimes).  It’s got sponge on the inside, and super scrubby loofah on the outside.  It’s also all-natural and dye free.

Or get Naked while you clean with the Naked Sponge.  By Naked we mean without chemicals, colors, and any of the adulterated stuff found in those ugly old yellow and green sponges.   And there are 3 sizes of Naked-ness to have ready to combat your dirt.

And don’t neglect the Dish Dumpling.  Described as a “nugget of sponge power”, this agave-wrapped cutie-pie is dye-free and biodegradable.  Seriously, its so adorable that stains won’t fight back (puppy eyes just met their match.)

Check out all the new sponges and cleaning items at the ecosumo site.

And here’s little tid-bit – don’t throw away the packaging.  In an effort to decrease waste, Twist’s pacakging can be turned into bird-feeders by following the instructions on the inside.  Kudos to Twist for imaginative environmentalism!

Peace…Ecosumo

A 12 Ouncer You Can Actually Give Your Child

As an adult you can kick back with a cold brew in the summer time – and your young ones can enjoy twelve ounces of cold, fresh water right next to you with a 12 oz reusable water bottle.  Have your kids join forces with ecosumo in defeating the Disposable Water Bottle Beast with this reusable water bottle that has:

• Side indents easy for tiny hands to grasp
• Rubberized lid and smooth plastic mouthpiece
• Superior threading on cup and lid is engineered to prevent spills
• Durable TritanTM that resists odors, stains, and residue
• Cup, lid, and removable sipper valve that are all top rack dishwasher safe
• Lid loop that can be clipped to backpack, diaper bag, or stroller
• Twelve-ounce cup is compatible with OTG, ATB, and wide-mouth closures
• No BPA’s

And they come if four colors for the artsy-fartsy in your wee-one – Pink, Blue, Green, and Purple (we really dig the purple one.)

Peace…Ecosumo

Don’t Throw that Bag Away!!

Because it’s reusable, Silly!  And it’s reusable because you’re ever so thoughtful and mindful of your environment, style, and wallet.  Ecosumo has over 2 dozen choices of stylish reusable bags for shopping or travel or picnic-ing or…insert your need here.  Most importantly though, having a reusable sack around stops the use of disposable plastic bags…and then you can put your reusable water bottle into your reusable bag and help us battle the Diposable Water Bottle Beast!

Check out some of our killer selection:

1. THE FLORA BAG is a green alternative with their lightweight, portable, waterproof bags. Each one holds the equivalent of two supermarket plastic bags, thanks to reinforced seams. The Flora bag draws its inspiration from the colours and shapes of pristine Australian rainforests, bringing a dash of summer to any season. A fun, yet fashionable way to shop! The pouch is small enough to fit into a glove compartment or a medium to large handbag.

2. THE BAMBOO BAG is an eco-friendly alternative to disposable shopping bags that have caused so much damage to the environment worldwide. Plastic bags clog drains and cause flooding. They pollute rivers and streams, killing animals and destroying plantlife. They take years to photodegrade and have a very short life span.

3. THE HEMP BAG – the hemp plant produces the strongest natural fibre known. With no known insect enemies and a high resistance to disease, there is no need to use harmful pesticides in cultivation. The hemp bags are printed with vegetable based inks and are all packaged a recycled cardboard box. A strong eco-friendly alternative, and a great gift idea!

Forget our 2cents…Here’s Ecosumo’s 20oz’s

Okay, so, yeah – we like to see our name parading around on the side of a reusable water bottle.  Forgive us for wanting to be associated with cutting down on waste and hydrating the nation.  Seriously though – our Mom’s would really appreciate if you got yourself an ecosumo reusable water bottle so they can point it out to their friends and say “Isn’t my boy all grown up?”

And then there’s the whole save the planet thing that we all love so much – carrying 20 0z’s of fresh water in your ecosumo reusable water bottle means:

1. Having nearly 3 of your recommended 8 doses of water on you at all times.

2. Stainless Steel is pretty slick for those of you who appreciate a clean style.

3. IT’S NOT DISPOSABLE!  DESTROY THE DISPOSABLE WATER BOTTLE BEAST!

Click on the image below to get yours today.

25oz’s to Freedom – The KOR ONE Hydration Vessel

Some people need more impetus to kick their disposable water bottle habit and get on the reusable water bottle kick.  So, since ecosumo is claiming the title of Reusable Water Bottle Heroes, we’d like to promote a few other attributes of the glorious reusable water bottle – specifically the KOR ONE Hydration Vessel – to compel you all to get your cape and cowl on to help defeat the Disposable Water Bottle Beast (and at over 60 million thrown away per year JUST IN AMERICA, yeah…it’s a Beast.)

1. 25 oz’s in one bottle – That’s 3 of your 8 needed glasses of water sitting right beside you or going with you as you ride your bike around town or hit the trails for a hike or…  You get the point.  You have mucho capacity in your grasp.

2. Style – Face it, we like to look good.  And for those of us who were born looking like me, you have to buy that.  So, I carry the KOR ONE Hydration Vessel so that its sleek design and sensuous color reflect on me as a stylish, debonair Urbanite.  …or, yeah, it just looks damn cool and won’t do a thing for my social life.

3. Smarts and Compassion – The truth is that when you’re rocking a reusable water bottle, your sending a message to everyone around you.  And that message is that you’re a thinker who cares about the health of your planet and your own body.

Get your KOR ONE Hydration Vessel today by clicking HERE or on the image below.  Peace…ecosumo

Reusable Water Bottles – No Excuses Not to Have One (OR MORE!)

We’d been going on and on and on about you discontinuing to buy and use disposable water bottles.  And we’re ALWAYS going to be going on and on and on about ridding the planet of disposable water bottles…and now we’re going to present you some very clear and concise alternatives.

Ecosumo carries several different brands and sizes of reusable water bottles for you to purchase and use – whether you’re at home, work, or out playing.  Click on any of the images and/or links below and you’ll be whisked away to a magical website where going Green has never been easier.

1. Check out our own premeire line of ecosumo 20 oz. Reusable Water Bottles.  Available in Blue, Green and Steel.

2. Or perhaps your thirst is a bit more extreme – maybe you hike or bike and need those extra ounces to keep hydrated?  Try the KOR Hydration Vessel, with a 30 oz. capacity and BPA free.

3. There’s also Nalgene’s On-The-Go and Triton models, holding 24 oz. and 32 0z. respectfully.  With a reputation like Nalgene’s, you’ll be assured that the bottle is sturday and you’ll have an odor free container for your fresh water.

4. Finally, check out Nalgene’s Grip-N-Gulp model made specifically for your little ones.  The rubberized lid and smooth mouthpiece make drinking easy while the side grips make holding onto it easy.  (BPA free.)

So get your water in a way that’s healthier for you and Mama Earth.  Order your water bottles today at ecosumo and let’s take the curse of one-time water bottles off our planet.  We’re making it wicked easy for you to get your hands on a reusable water bottle that fits your lifestyle.   In just a few days you can be proud to say you’ve stopped using disposable water bottles.

Farmer’s Markets

At ecosumo, we not only work hard to outfit your life with the Green-est products available, but we also like to input the healthiest products into our bodies.  Therefore, we shop a lot at Farmer’s Markets.  We’re always reading up about where the Farmer’s Markets around us are located, and recently we found these 3 interesting articles.  Don’t forget your ecosumo reusable bags when going shopping!

1. 5 Questions You Didnt Know You Should Ask at Your Farmer’s Market: This article is a concise list of topics you can bring up while poking about at your Farmer’s Market.  Don’t be shy – the farmers/growers/clerks love to talk about their products and you should know the answers to these questions.

2. Ten Things You Should Know About Farmers’ Markets: Did you know that tax dollars go to supplement Farmers’ Markets in the USA?  Neither did we.  Read this awesome article to learn why and how, as well as 9 other great tips.

3. About Farmer’s Markets (Video): Okay, so perhaps you’re not savvy yet to the Farmer Market culture.  Here is a good video that gets into not just what they are, but why they are out there.

Father’s Day: The Green Version

Shop For Pop was not a Dr. Seuss book, but damn wouldn’t that have been helpful each time Father’s Day and his b-day arise?  Ecosumo is thinking DON’T GET THE POOR GUY ANOTHER TIE!  JUST SAY NO!  Techie tools and electronic equipment…we won’t deny, those are crazy fun.  But since we live to heal and help the environment in all we do, we have a list of items for you to consider, all of which can be expedite shipped to your door by Saturday evening while he’s out back grilling T-bones.  Check out this list of gift ideas…

1. The Combover bag is a flawless practical, and stylish, addition to the on-the-go lifestyle.  Dad will want a sturdy sack with a crisp, clean style to stuff his goods into.

2. English Retreads Wallet: Handcrafted from reclaimed truck inner tubes, keeping more waste out of the landfills. One hundred percent vegan, the materials are an ecologically sound alternative to animal products.

3. Solar Juice Bag Daypacks: When he’s trying to hide from yard-work, he can climb into this.  Super large interior cargo area with room for his laptop, adjustable straps, and wicked solar panels are removable for remote use.

4. The Overlay: Let his sole be healed!  The Overaly slipper/shoe is made with felted wool uppers and lined in certified organic cotton knit. The shoe features coconut buttons, layered natural crepe outsole, and 100% post consumer paper pulp foot forms. The shoe is held together with water based cements.

5. Ecosumo reusable water bottle: Reusable water bottle good, disposable water bottles BAD! Tell him it conserves oil (more oil is wasted in making one disposable water bottle than when he tries to fix the car) – if that doesn’t excite him, well, maybe that’s a good thing.  But he’ll appreciate it, we swear!

6. Solio Magnesium: POWER!  The world’s most advanced hybrid charger. Solio Magnesium edition combines efficient solar panels and a high capacity battery to collect and store power.  It’ll help power up his cell phone when he’s lost for four hours and finally decides to call Mom for directions.

7. Scissor Bird Shirt: Dad, sorry, you’re not Danzig and can’t just walk around all day without a shirt on.  Here’s something stylish and uber-comfortable to cover those hairy shoulders, YIKES!  Just kidding, Pop – we love you, man!

Peace … ecosumo.

If We Don’t Say So Ourselves…

That we’re feeling awesome because TheParentsWithStyle.com just wrote this about ecosumo:

“…One of our favorite shops online is ecosumo, a one-stop shop for all your baby needs. This green company is awesome and has the coolest selection of baby products. When I get online to place my order..I find myself wanting to order like 10 of everything from their site. A well put together site that is easy to order from is ideal when shopping for baby. Listed below are three of our favorite products that we will be using with our new baby.  Parents with Style highly recommends the products offered on ecosumo.com.   AWESOME SITE!!”…(Read More)

Hey, TPWS.com, we think you rule as well with your family-conscious blog and thanks so much for the kind words.   Our readers will be able to find you easily from now on under our Sites We Like category. Blog on!

Peace…ecosumo.