Facts
Americans use 2.5 million plastic bottles an HOUR
More than 80% of bottles do NOT get recycled and end up in landfills
We use 80 BILLION alumium soda cans a year
When you throw away an aluminum can, it's still there 500 YEARS from now
These statistics are just one reason I am excited to share with you a new product.
It will save TONS of waste!
You can read more HERE of Soda Stream's info about water bottles and how they help save the enviroment!
Here are a few other facts from their website that I like:
•Save space with concentrated soda mix and reusable carbonating bottles
•No more lugging and storing heavy, bulky bottles and cans
•No more hassles with empties in the trash or recycling bin
•No batteries, no electricity, no plumbing
•Over 30 flavors at the touch of a button
My family was just as estastic as I was to get to review the Soda Stream. It was a product that we could all use. Hubby doesn't like to admit that he is a Soda (or 'pop' as we call it, but here in the South they don't know what that is!) Addict. We buy lots. Lots of pop means lots of waste.
There are soooo many things I love about the Soda Stream:
It is fast & easy to use ~ which is important to a non-technical mama like myself
The flavors are super yummy ~ they really do taste like their brand names
No high fructose corn syrup ~ my kids are not allowed to drink soda but they do get special treats with this
No aspartame in the diet ~ that's for you mom
One bottle = 33 cans!
They don't just have soda ~ also flavored waters, energy drink, lemonade, tea, and sparkling naturals (the apple mango is sooo tasty!!)
It is the perfect Holiday gift for anyone!
Would you like to WIN your very own Soda Stream?
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Soda Stream sent me a soda stream machine for this review but I was not compensated in any way for the post and all opinions are my own. This giveaway will end on Nov. 30, 2010 at 11:00pm EST. Winner will be drawn via random.org. Once a winner is drawn I will contact them and they will have 48 hours to reply before I draw a new winner. Giveaway is open to anyone in the US and you must be 18 years of age or older.
201 crunchy comments:
«Oldest ‹Older 1 – 200 of 201 Newer› Newest»I like the fact I won't have to lug soda home from the store
farmgirl33@ymail.com
WOW! I love that I wouldn't have to carry so many flavored water bottles from Trader Joes!!! They get pretty heavy and with 3 under 4 The less I have to carry the better!
I like that you have motivated me to be more green!!! I am going to save up for lid covers and so much more!
Check out my FB status :)
Holy cow! This soda stream is the answer to my sparkling-water prayers. I'd love to try the Sparkling Naturals lemon-lime. Outstanding find!!
Wow, soda stream is very compact (everything) which is fantastic since we HAVE NO space! Plus, those flavors look so yummy, Pink Grapefruit? That must have been made just for me!
bfcourage at yahoo dot com
I follow you on Facebook with my username Mary Happymommy. I found that Soda Stream is sold at Macy's, Sears, and Bed Bath & Beyond.
mami2jcn at gmail dot com
I learned from your plastics week that 80% of bottles don't get recycles and end up in landfills...shocking!
mami2jcn at gmail dot com
The fact that with the Soda Stream it works out to 25 cents a liter for sparkling h20...awesome! I'm a beachbum on FB!
annaleighmcclelland@yahoo.com
I liked that you took it upon yourself to educate us all about the nastiness of plastics...ewww!
My status is your giveaway!
I entered the lid giveaway!
I entered the glass straw giveaway!
I entered the stainless/EcoMom giveaway!
I entered the wooden toy giveaway!
I've just spent over an hour at their site and I'm sitting here just STUNNED. What an incredible product! I so wish I could test out the flavors myself to see how they actually compare because I would be ALL over this. Fantastic idea. Might have to ask Santa for Xmas... ^_^
Totally posted a FB status!
I've learned TONS from your Plastics Week! The staggering numbers of how much we use every single day and the idea that those things will be around practically FOREVER is just disheartening. Thank you for putting so much time and effort into this!
I entered the Strawesome giveaway.
Also entered the EcoMom giveaway!
Entered the wood toys giveaway!
I can't enter the T/L/C giveaway... but I would if I could! LOL!!
i found out that i must be the last person in the world to hear about soda stream! And they offer sparkling natural flavors!
2.5 MILLION bottles are used hourly? Yikes! I think I remember reading that less than 1/2 of all plastic bottles are recycled!! Thats ALOT of waste. :(
Pimped ya on FB : Jenelle Montilone
You know my friend Courtney over at Crunchy Beach Mama? Yeah- you should be friends with her too... shes giving away a Soda Stream! I really want one and you should too- (the links included)
Beth - mandatory
Beth - fb status
Beth - tweet
Interesting to see that there are non-beverage recipes too!
I adore that their bottles are reusable and that they also come in glass as well with the penguin system.
I have heard good things and would love to try it out for myself.
havenera at gmail dot com
Your glass straw post this week was a shocker.. first that they make glass straws and second the sheer number of straws that we go through in a year, upon reflection it makes sense but whoa!
havenera at gmail dot com
I entered EcoMom also
I entered the glass straw giveaway
I entered the Hazelmut Kids giveaway
I entered the Rebel: T/L/C giveaway
I learned that they now have FOUR new all-natural flavors and they all sound yummy!
GFC follower!
Tweet! & Twitter fan
http://twitter.com/ayearwithmomdad/status/5795212836212736
http://www.facebook.com/ayearwithmomanddad/posts/166450703389678
FB status!
What I liked about Plastics week is that 1) you obviously researched a lot of information and it was very eye opening and useful and 2) you provided affordable alternatives to all the plastics we are now using!
I entered the Rebel T/L/C giveaway
I entered the Strawesome giveaway
I entered Hazelnut Kids giveaway
I entered EcoMom giveaway
I learned that I can also get the flavor bottles at Bed bath and beyond--nice to know there is a local store to pick up supplies
I entered the strawsome contest
I posted a link to the contest as my facebook status
I really like the hard number statistics you posted this week. I makes me sick how much of a disposable society we are! I you do another plastics week, could you feature ideas for takeout containers? I hate getting those styrafoam boxes!
I found that the they are made with all natural flovors
blynnobrien at yahoo dot com
I follow via GFC!
blynnobrien at yahoo dot com
80% of plastic bottles end up in landfills!
blynnobrien at yhaoo dot com
I tweeted!
http://twitter.com/#!/mrsob1/status/6117953330216960
blynnobrien at yahoo dot com
I posted this as my fb status!
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1651458109#!/permalink.php?story_fbid=166746496691436&id=1651458109
Rebecca O'Brien
blynnobrien at yahoo dot com
Tweeted for you!
I like that you can control the fizz!
kristinlb22 at gmail dot com
I've really enjoyed all of the Plastics Week posts. There are so many great products to help cut down on or eliminate the plastics that we use. Recycling is great, but avoiding plastics when possible by using something you can reuse is even better.
kristinlb22 at gmail dot com
I entered the Eco-Mom giveaway.
kristinlb22 at gmail dot com
I entered the Hazelnut Kids giveaway.
kristinlb22 at gmail dot com
I entered the Strawesome giveaway.
kristinlb22 at gmail dot com
I entered the Rebel T/L/C giveaway.
kristinlb22 at gmail dot com
Hi, I'm already a follower :)
I had NO IDEA there even was a such thing as this!! I can't believe you can turn tap water into sparkling water in under 30 seconds... So awesome!!
I tweeted!!
http://twitter.com/We_HaveItAll
I posted on FB!
http://www.facebook.com/daniiiGRL
Not only is Soda Stream better for the environment it is also better on your wallet. It is a mere 25 cents per serving. bukaeyes@aol.com
I tweeted this.
http://twitter.com/#!/bukaeyes/status/6196928043819008
bukaeyes@aol.com
I follow gfc and learned they sell apple mango flavor intime@myself.com
tweet http://twitter.com/#!/intime111/status/6462879901417472
i learned When you throw away an aluminum can, it's still there 500 YEARS from now intime@myself.com
I found out that they have so many flavors, something for everyone. Very nice. I also like that it 0only cost $.25 per liter.
rrudnick@netnet.net
I LOVE the penguin soda maker! It's adorable!
yoursolastsummer123@yahoo.com
I learned that 80% of bottles don't get recycled! That's crazy! I recycle EVERYTHING! I wish more people would recycle. =[
yoursolastsummer123@yahoo.com
I tweeted!
http://twitter.com/Breanna_182
yoursolastsummer123@yahoo.com
Entered the Rebel T/L/C giveaway.
yoursolastsummer123@yahoo.com
I am a Beach Bum follower through GFC and I learned they have a pink grapefruit flavor - yummy!
brandielam3 at gmail dot com
I was amazed at the staggering amount of bottles (80%) that still end up in landfills as my recycle bin is overflowing. There are so many choices & benefits to the soda stream!
I follow you and I found that they have new flavors including pineapple orange! Yum!
samantha.holcomb at gmail dot com
I learned that about 5,446,382 pounds of plastic straws are used each year. I never would have guessed!
tweet
http://twitter.com/#!/star84vu/status/6577374510448640
shared on FB http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=171088349582290&id=142186832481411
i found out that the soda flavors do not have high fructose corn syrup which is really important to me.
mouster71 at gmail dot com
I'm a GFC follower (rickpeggysmith)
I learned that Bottled water is a waste of money and not safer than tap water.
Thanks so much for this wonderful giveaway.
rickpeggysmith(at)aol(dot)com
I learned that We use 80 BILLION alumium soda cans a year
Wow.
Thanks again
rickpeggysmith(at)aol(dot)com
I tweeted:
http://twitter.com/peg42/status/6787185122484225
Thanks
rickpeggysmith(at)aol(dot)com
I shared on Facebook (Margaret E. Smith)
http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=147291001984676&id=617683283
Thanks
rickpeggysmith(at)aol(dot)com
I follow via gfc. I like that they have a wide variety of colors.
slb3334@gmail.com
I found that you can buy glass bottles to use with the Soda Stream
tweet:
http://twitter.com/tandek589/status/6874256826703872
Shared a message on FB about this giveaway:
http://www.facebook.com/crunchybeachmama/posts/168521906502907
There is a lot less calories in Soda Stream cola vs. Coke. And I thought this was something you could only buy online. I was wrong. Friend of you on FB
My favorite thing I learned about plastics week is GLASS STRAWS!!!!! How awesome are they? I mean, I would love to have some. I didn't know they existed.
http://twitter.com/miriama59/status/6879397051113474
GFC follower kycouple2000 and I found out they carry diet cream soda!
ky2here at msn dot com
Will tweet for soda: http://twitter.com/#!/ky2here1/status/6885178311970816
ky2here at msn dot com
would love to try the sparkling naturals--been looking at these machines! thanks for the opp--cross my fingers on this one
kendraco22@yahoo.com
follower on gfc and i would love to try the lemonade flavor
melissa.barnes76 at yahoo dot com
tweeted
http://twitter.com/lovinmykiddos/status/6939193854926849
melissa.barnes76 at yahoo dot com
entered strawsome giveaway
melissa.barnes76 at yahoo dot com
ooo - I could make sparkling water as fizzy as I want! I hope the random number generator likes me!
esrliverman (at) gmail (dot) com
I found that the now have sparkling naturals flavors. The only thing that kept me from getting a soda stream before was all the mixed had HFCS in it. Yuck! So thank you soda stream for going 'retro' ;)
I follow on GFC (weeblet)
I tweeted!
http://twitter.com/#!/weeblet/status/7082464820338688
I learned that it's only 25 cents per liter to make sparkling water with this--awesome!
learned that 80% of bottles don't get recycled.i follow GFC
amy16323(at)gmail(dot)com
Love the fact it will save me money.Thanks for the chance.
mogrill@comcast.net
I love that it doesn't take batteries! I'd love to try it out! I am a follower!
I learned that I would want to try the pink grapefruit! I also learned that approx 80% of bottles end up in landfills :(
I follow your blog with GFC
Marysa N – “HomeMadeBaby”
Marysa {at} marysa {dot} com
I learned how many straws are used every year, especially through places like fast food (McDonalds).
Marysa {at} marysa {dot} com
They have 4 different soda makers. Blog follower.
tweet
http://twitter.com/#!/giveawayfan/status/8391544507731968
entered Rebel:T/L/C giveaway
i learned its .25 cents per can of soda and follow gfc intime@myself.com
I learned from plastics week that80% of bottles don't get recycles and end up in landfills intime@myself.com
tweet http://twitter.com/#!/intime111/status/8521200116436992
http://www.facebook.com/#!/permalink.php?story_fbid=176111905748416&id=626615517
ientered the drinking straw givaway intime@myself.com
I learned that each bottle of concentrated SodaMix contains enough syrup to make about 12 liters or 33 cans of fresh, delicious soda.
nrdunningATgmailDOTcom
tweet
http://twitter.com/ohstac/status/8622168074092544
nrdunningATgmailDOTcom
I follow via GFC and FB! The flavors sound amazing! I think I might like orange pineapple!
copperbliss at hotmail dot com
I was amazed when I read that if each person in the US used just two straws a month it would equal to 7352617008 straws in a year!
copperbliss at hotmail dot com
Tweet!
http://twitter.com/#!/kopperkirlz/status/8751795832623104
copperbliss at hotmail dot com
I shared on FB!
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/kopperkirlz/posts/125975600797117
copperbliss at hotmail dot com
I entered EcoMom giveaway!
copperbliss at hotmail dot com
I entered Hazelnut Kids giveaway!
copperbliss at hotmail dot com
I entered Strawsome giveaway!
copperbliss at hotmail dot com
I entered Hyena Cart's Tops giveaway!
copperbliss at hotmail dot com
follow via GFC- love the naturals pink grapefruit flavor!
entered the strawsome giveaway!
asdrexler at gmail dot com
leanred about BPA leaching and hormonal disruption- no more plastics for us! or at least find BPA free if I have to (and phtalates, and parabens...argh!)
For Elizabeth - I have wanted a home soda machine since I was a kid, here is what I like about this one, they sell cocktail mixes like tonic, which you can most likely add your own syrup, I have long wanted to have a violet syrup soda, also the co2 bottles can be returned for recycling instead of thrown away!!!
I GFC follow you
I like that they have new all natural sod flavors like apple mango, pink grapefruit, lemon lime and my favorite orange pineapple
I found out by going the Soda Stream route that I will have to find another way to do arm lifts LOL! It's great that I won't have to lug bottles of soda from the car up a flight of steps :)
neglected to mention in my first post that I am a gfc follower, & fb followers
http://twitter.com/#!/love2bgigi/statuses/9067390625124352
I did not realize catering companies and other manufacturers can still buy commercial-quality wraps made of PVC. That ready-wrapped sandwich from the grocery may be covered by a toxic film.
OMG!
http://www.facebook.com/#!/Cindy.Easley.Clarke/posts/170236829663155
I learned that they are all natural and have my fave flavor (pink grapefruit)I GFC (Nycole K)
knycks1(at)aol(dot)com
I change dmy FB Status FB name (nycole kl-ein)
knycks1(at)aol(dot)com
OMG... I don't remember if I've entered the giveaways here yet.. sorry if you need to delete dupl. entries :o/ in my defense, my 3yo is distracting me...
here goes
entered eco mom giveaway
entered hazelnut kids giveaway
entered glass straw giveaway
my head hurts from all the knowledge I've gleaned this evening... and I need to be in bed b/c I have to get up early and get to writing this weekends Santa letter requests... so I say good night for now... I'll be back!!!
check me out if you get the time :)
http//santassecretary.com
I found out that Soda Stream is all natural!
rastrassbur at gmail dot com
I liked that you provided us with so many interesting facts and statistics!
rastrassbur at gmail dot com
http://twitter.com/#!/rhuss85/status/9163446109081600
rastrassbur at gmail dot com
I also entered your EcoMom GC giveaway
rastrassbur at gmail dot com
I also entered your Wood Toys giveaway
rastrassbur at gmail dot com
I also entered your strawsome giveaway
rastrassbur at gmail dot com
I also entered your TLC giveaway
rastrassbur at gmail dot com
I found out that it will be healthier to consume than regular soda brands since I know what i'll be putting it it. :) I follow via Google Friend Connect (Ai Mei)
studentsavingbucks@gmail.com
I found that they have a Zero Cola flavor that I wonder if it would taste like ... Coke Zero? I'd like to try it and see.
I follow you on Google Friend Connect. (Debbie C)
dchrisg3[at]gmail[dot]com
Tweeted
http://twitter.com/DchrisG3/status/9205191379263490
dchrisg3[at]gmail[dot]com
I like the fact I won't have to lug soda home.
I follow you on Google Friends Connect and Facebook. THANKS!!! for the AWESOME!!! GIVEAWAY!!!
Scott Martin
spmartin122@gmail.com
I follow and very interesting that there are less calories in soda stream coke vs. coke
Diane Baum
esldiane@gmail.com
Awesome blog and thanks for the giveaway!
Would love, love, LOVE to win this!
Happy holidays!
=]
I follow your blog and like on facebook. I like that it is $.25 per can. I also learned you will have no more flat sodas! That's the best part! Thank you for the chance. I would put this to good use!
They just added 4 new, All natural, sodamix flavors: Apple Mango, Pink Grapefruit, Lemon Lime, Orange Pineapple.
tdlsfm(at)gmail(dot)com
I've looked at many of the statistics that you've listed before and as an environmentalist, they are disturbing. I like the multiple flavors offered and that you can buy the syrup in local shops as well as online!
I'm also a google friend (pauline15_01)
pauline15_01 at hotmail dot com
I tweeted:
http://twitter.com/pauline15/status/9469060710408192
pauline15_01 at hotmail dot com
I shared on facebook (paulinemendes)
pauline15_01 at hotmail dot com
I'd love to try the root beer and diet cola flavors!!
strycker@slu.edu
I follow as theolotto. I drink a lot of soda so this will save me a lot of money.
theolotto@yahoo.com.au
I learned that it's sold at Bed, Bath & Beyond! I thought it was internet only! Awesome!
I'm a total Beach Bum!
lindseygalvez at gmail dot com
I learned that we use 2.5 million water bottles an HOUR! Are you kidding me? This is just gross.
Tweet
http://twitter.com/lindseygalvez/statuses/9592553695354881
FB Status
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/lindsey.galvez/posts/121221637940611
Entering Strawesome giveaway.
Entering Plastic Wrap Alternative giveaway.
follow by gfc-amydelong
really like that they offer so many flavors!
ardelong2(at)gmail(dot)com
I follow on GFC and I love the fact that they have a energy drink version!
freebiegoddess03@aol.com
I follow with GFC. Username: missreneer :)
I found out they have orange mango flavor. Yummy!!! Thanks for the great giveaway :)
mrsjohnson1982 at yahoo dot com
Follow via GFC and I really really would like to try this. I can almost taste the cream soda flavor in my head.
michedt (at) gmail (dotcom)
Tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/iiiyadirf/status/9679432323178496
@iiiyadirf
michedt (at) gmail (dotcom)
I,m a follower :) and I like how there is so much variety in the different kind of drinks...Energy, diet, all natural etc.
I tweeted :)
http://twitter.com/calsgirl04
I'm a GFC follower (kconklin1028) and I found that their products are Kosher certified and that their energy drink is comparable to Red Bull! Sounds great! Thanks for the giveaway!
kconklin1028@gmail.com
Yeah I'm going to have to get one of these. I looked at the website and the flavors look incredible.
I am following you via gfc
justine417
and I checked out their site...I learned that not only am I helping the earth by not buying more bottles, I am also helping because the truck that originally brings those supplies to the store has less trips and this equals less gas..
justine417@comcast.net
I tweeted
http://twitter.com/ShesAnAngel417/status/9718047078092800
justine417@comcast.net
Melanie Calcut is a GFC follower and i love the Sodastream Root beer has less sugar and carbs than my store brand. melaniecalcut@gmail.com
I learned More than 80% of bottles do NOT get recycled and end up in landfills
melaniecalcut@gmail.com
http://twitter.com/mcalcut/status/9723603457150976
I would love to try the more natural new flavors! Thanks
bridgestranslation at yahoo dot com
I follow. I learned that I can also flavor water! too cool.
squirrelkarma at gmail dot com
i am a follower and i learned that they have sparkling water too
susansmoaks at gmail dot com
dreamcleavers@yahoo.com
i found all the great flavors they carry and I learned how much you can save in money
and I follow on gfc
dreamcleavers
I'm a GFC follower. I love that they offer Sparkling Naturals that contain no artificial flavors, no artificial colors and no artificial sweeteners! tylerpants(at)gmail.com
Entered your Hazelnut Kids giveaway. tylerpants(at)gmail.com
I learned that the USA is the largest consumer of bottled water in the world!
ardy22 at earthlink dot net
tweeted
http://twitter.com/Ardy22/status/9770525832249344
Forgot to mention is previous post that I follow google friend
ardy22
shared fb
http://www.facebook.com/#!/permalink.php?story_fbid=162908727084783&id=536212900
ardy22 at earthlink dot net
From Plastics Week, I learned that stainless steel isn't made with BPA or any other harmful chemical. It's made with 60% recycled materials! tylerpants(at)gmail.com
you can also make flavored seltzer water!
I follow you via GFC
sherwalk at yahoo dot com
80% of bottles dont get recycled!
sherwalk at yahoo dot com
http://twitter.com/sherwalk88/status/9786952169558016
sherwalk at yahoo dot com
posted comment on facebook
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=1135934291
sherwalk at yahoo dot com
I follow your blog. I learned that one Soda Stream carbonator makes 60 or 110 liters, equivalent to 170 or 310 aluminum cans!
I learned from Plastic Week that glass straws are available..I had no clue. What a great way to save on plastics!
I entered the Hazelnut Kids giveaway
I follow. I like the great selection of flavors.
I like that they have cherry coke 0 my favorite.
GFC follower
I learned that it is sold at many stores, including Sears. vidomich(at)yahoo(dot)com
I found out I can buy flavors are my local Kohls thanks for the chance to win eaglesforjack@gmail.com I follow your blog
I'm a GFC follower.
I learned that they have an orange flavor that sounds good.
Plastics week: 80% of bottles don't get recycled.
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