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Soda
Drink natural soda
Blue Sky Organic Sodas
Yes, Virginia, there really are organic soft drinks. Blue Sky's line of Organic Sodas proudly carry the USDA Organic Certified label—all flavors from New Century Cola to Ginger Ale to Black Cherry Cherish contain pure cane sugar and are free of preservatives, artificial colors and flavors, and caffeine.Boylan's "The Natural Kind"
Since 1891, Boylan's old-fashioned sodas have been held in high regards among pop purists. Never a company to give in to "pop trends," Boylan's continues to use pure cane sugar and the finest ingredients in their beverages. "The Natural Kind" line of sodas includes Black Cherry, Cane Cola, Root Beer, and Creme Vanilla.Cricket Cola
Cricket Cola could be considered Coca Cola's trendy green little sister: she's done up with pure cane sugar (Splenda when she's watching her weight), green tea, and kola nut instead of high-fructose corn syrup, phosphoric acids, and chemical caffeine.GuS
Don't you think it's about time you graduated to GuS? These kosher, 100 percent natural "Grown-up Sodas" are preservative- and caffeine-free. The light, refreshing mix of cane sugar, carbonation, and real fruit juices and extracts may have you childishly gulping down a six-pack in no time.JavaPop
Having a buzzy love affair with both coffee and cola? Look no further than JavaPop, a soda made with organic fair trade coffee from Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, organic cane juice, and sparkling filtered water. Available in Espresso, Hazelnut, Vanilla, Mocha, and Caramel flavors.Jones Soda
" ... leave the corn for your cars, and keep the sugar for your soda," encourages Jones Soda, Seattle-based purveyor of bubbly refreshments with eye-catching labels. The company uses GMO-free pure cane sugar in lieu of high-fructose corn syrup, ideal for eco- and health-conscious soda sippers.Reed's
Award-winning Reed's is renowned for its Ginger Brews, Virgil's Root Beer and Cream Soda, and China Cola that incorporate natural flavoring from herbs, roots, and spices, not from artificial ingredients and coloring. The sodas are crafted beer-style in small batches at a brewery using solvent-free methods and packaged in recycled bottles.Steaz Soda
Healthy and refreshing, Steaz literally puts the green into soda. All flavors—choose from Raspberry, Cola, Ginger Ale, Grape, Orange, Key Lime, Root Beer, and Green Tea with Lemon—are made with Fair Trade Certified green tea, organic cane juice, and natural flavors.
Make your own soda
Soda-Club Fountain Jet Home Soda Maker
For soda drinkers concerned about the eco-impact of their habit, Soda-Club offers a fun, fizzy, and eco-friendly solution. By using this battery- and electricity-free device, a family of four can cut household soft drink-related packaging waste by about 90 percent. And since Soda-Club allows you to make a wide array of sodas and seltzers in your own home, you'll be diminishing the carbon footprint associated with the shipping and transport of packaged pop.
Buy products made from recycled soda containers
Banplastic grocery bags grocery bags
Banplastic.com grocery bags are made from 100 percent Ecotec™—a blended cotton yarn produced from the excess fabric of newly made clothing and recycled soda bottle material.Cans Crafts Recycle Center
This little online store features handcrafted goods made from recycled soda cans, including magnets, key chains, crosses, and framed art.Earthpak environmentally friendly backpacks
These backpacks are made from recycled plastic soda bottles in the US. The average Earthpak bag saves over 12 two-liter bottles from ending up in a landfill.EcoChoices Recycled Fleece Landing Pads
Perfect for the kids’ rooms or for watching TV, these beanbag-style chairs are made with 100 percent recycled polyester fiberfill, keeping about 170 soda bottles out of landfills. They’re washable and hypoallergenic, too.Emeco Recycled-aluminum chairs
Made of 80 percent recycled aluminum, 40 percent of which is post-consumer and 40 percent industrial recycled material. Their chairs come in many styles, including armchairs and stools, some with cushioned seats.Gaiam Turkish Pattern Reversible All-Weather Rug
Nothing is as pleasurable as walking across a room with the luxurious feel of reclaimed soda bottles underfoot. Say what? This durable and versatile yet attractive rug is indeed made completely from old plastic soda bottles by Thai artisans working under fair labor conditions.Marmot Women’s EcoPro Sleeping Bag 15
Rated to 15 F, this bag is filled with 80 percent CoCoNa fabric blend, made from coconut husks (which is apparently quick-drying and stronger than bamboo with odor stopping abilities). The shell is made from 100 percent Upcycle PET (from recycled plastic bottles).Patagonia Micro Synchilla® Jacket (men's)
Patagonia's Synchilla® is a polyester fabric crafted from spent soda bottles, discarded clothing, and unusable second quality fabrics. This men's jacket is cozy, comfortable, and has a clean look suitable for an adventure in the wilderness or at the local mall.Recycled Art by Modern Vintage
Los Angeles-based jewelry designer Stefania Panfili works with Luxane, a state-of-the-art polyurethane resin for her Modern Vintage creations. For her Recycled Art line of bangles, she throws recycled aluminum beverage cans into the mix.SOS Sport Solar Oven
Made from recycled soda bottles, this lightweight two-pot solar box cooker holds two 10-inch pots (3 quarts each) and reaches temperatures close to 300°F. It can be ordered with optional detachable reflectors that help lengthen the outdoor cooking season beyond just the summer months.Teva Curbside Collection
Feel like wearing trashy shoes? Step into the Curbside Collection, Teva's line of eco-friendly footwear. They're made from 50 percent post-consumer rubber waste, plastic soda bottles, and pre-consumer scrap fabric.West Paw Design
Montana-based West Paw Design’s dog beds and toys are covered with organic cotton fabric and stuffed with material made from recycled plastic soda bottles. Want Muffin to make a green statement? Check out the Tree Hugger stuffed toy.
Buy bulk food to reduce packaging waste
All Green Things 100% Hemp Reusable Produce Bag
Whether you're on the way out to the local farmers market or to Safeway, don't forget this lightweight but durable hemp produce bag, exclusively available from online eco-merchant All Green Things. Aside from fruit and veggie shopping, the bag can also come in handy as a lunch sack for the office, a travel tote, and more.Biofresh resealable zipper produce bags
Pick up some of these bags for fruits and veggies and put an end to food waste. These bags can be filled at the grocery store and then brought home where they'll keep your food fresh for longer.ECOBAGS produce bags
The ECOBAGS® Produce Bag is made of lightweight cotton, and comes in two convenient sizes. It is available in natural and organic cotton.KelseyPromo Corn Plastic Canister
These clear, biodegradable PLA plastic food containers come in a variety of sizes and shapes. Intended for use with cold food, these canisters come with a yellow screw-on lid. One-use options are also available.Laptop Lunches Bento Box
Perfect for all kinds of meal items and snacks, these modular-designed food containers are microwave safe and lead-free. They come with a stainless steel fork and spoon as well as a helpful user guide.SIGG Aluminum Snack Boxes
Put all manner of food items into these durable, leak-proof, lightweight aluminum boxes to send snacks and meals to school or work. Comes in a variety of sizes.Wrap-N-Mat sandwich and snack bags
Package meal items with care with these reusable, food-safe cloth wraps made with vegetable-based dyes. Sized 13" x 13" when open, they easily wipe clean and come in blue, green, red check, or eco-print.
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12:47am
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