These things are really green. Not just green in a colorful way, but recycled and recyclable and totally BPA free.
Back in June, I told you about the recycled Preserve plates I bought (and am still loving). Now, I want to introduce you to my cutting board and colanders.
As mentioned, I’m really liking the Preserve reusable plates, but of all the stuff I bought online from Preserve (small colander, large colander, cutting board, plates), my favorite item has to be the small colander.
My husband says it’s just a colander, but to me it’s the cutest and most useful colander I’ve owned. I like to wash grapes in it, then use it as a snacking bowl by the computer. It’s that cute, but I also use it for other stuff like washing produce!
Of course, the bigger colander is very useful too. Yet, the smaller colander feels less awkward to use. Maybe that’s just me secretly hating items that take up a lot of space in the dishwasher. Or maybe the handles on the smaller colander really are more comfortable. The draining holes in both colanders seem to be just the right shape. Even skinny pasta doesn’t escape.
Now for the cutting board: It’s great, and I have no idea why I didn’t order the smaller cutting board too. The large plastic cutting board is very sturdy with the most convenient and genius curved handle. The board does well in the dishwasher and doesn’t show knife marks much due to the textured circle in the center. You can see the knife marks if you look closely.
I haven’t tried Preserve’s paper cutting board, but if you’re looking for a safe plastic cutting board, then I think you can’t go wrong with this one. And it’s also available in red and white. The only negative thing I can say about the board is that you may have to be more mindful how you put it in the dishwasher due to the curved handle bumping into other items next to it. That’s no big deal though — just a slight adjustment.
The Big Advantages
All items I bought from Preserve are made in USA, dishwasher safe, BPA free, recycled from #5 plastic and ever so stylish. When you can’t use them anymore, Preserve will recycle them again for you. I’ve been using these kitchen items since June, and they aren’t looking tired at all. Don’t think that recycled means wimpy. These are sturdy kitchen assistants I think you’ll like.
Do you have any favorite Preserve products?
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People who live in thetop most bedbug-infested cities in America (like NYC or Philly) may be looking twice at their mattresses and furniture.
But the ASPCA wants to make sure you know that your pet isn’t to blame for bedbugs. The nasty creatures causing all the problems don’t live on their hosts. Bedbugs prefer to hang in other areas.
“Bedbugs generally prefer locations where people sleep, such as bed frames, mattresses or carpeting. Therefore, it’s not necessary to physically treat your pet for bedbugs,” says Dr. Tina Wismer, the ASPCA’s Senior Director of Veterinary Outreach and Education.
The bad news is that it’s difficult to get rid of bedbugs. The little blood suckers may live up to a year without feeding!
If you’re enduring a bedbug infestation, be sure to vacuum carpets and wash bedding and curtains. The ASPCA also suggests contacting a professional exterminator. As many chemicals and pesticides could be harmful to use around pets, it’s always best to consult an expert when you must use pest control.
“Through a Dog’s Eyes” originally aired on PBS in April, but it was so well loved that it’s coming back again on Wednesday, September 8 at 8 p.m. ET/ 7 p.m. CT.
The documentary, sponsored by Milk-Bone, highlights Canine Assistants, a non-profit service dog organization, and follows four families on their journey to receive a service dog. Watch the trailer below, then mark it on your calendar!
Also, the founder of Canine Assistants, Jennifer Arnold, released her book this month. It’s called Through a Dog’s Eyes and a portion of all proceeds supports the wonderful work of Canine Assistants.
The plastic bag gets its own nature film. It’s about time given it acts so much like a living thing, migrating to our oceans. The narrator speaks with excitement and wonder while describing this creature’s life cycle in “The Majestic Plastic Bag” by the environmental nonprofit, Heal the Bay.
Please watch this fun mockumentary. I saw it first on Grist and had to pass it on as it’s done so well. If you’re still not convinced to watch, it features a teacup Yorkie….
We may be going backwards. Or upside down. Something like that. Is it really so cool to have a freezer on bottom?
Bottom-mount freezers are becoming much more popular. Haven’t you noticed the gleaming stainless steel models with the elegant French doors opening to a refrigerator on top and not one, but sometimes two bottom-mount freezer drawers? Continue reading »
Eight months later, I still like my thinksport bottle. I’ve now had the opportunity to use it during one of the hottest summers on record. In my area, we’ve had the highest heat indices in the country on several days. It’s gotten up to the 120 heat index range with temps hovering in the low 100s. Disgusting, yes very.
I’ve left my bottle out by the pool in the full sun for hours, and the water was still cool and refreshing. I’ve also left the bottle inside my car that got to hellish temps while I shopped, and the water — still cold! However, the surface of the bottle can get hot.
So, have you any doubts that this is one of the very best insulated bottles you can buy?
And, of course, it’s BPA free and way easy to clean with the wide mouth. The plastic piece that held the cap attached to the neck broke about a month ago. I cut it off and haven’t missed it. Yes, it may be easier to lose the cap now, but I think the bottle looks much cleaner without it.
What do you think of your thinksport bottle? Do you have a favorite insulated water bottle?
Disclaimer: I received the thinksport bottle at no charge for review purposes last year.
For some mysterious reason, more dogs go to the vet than cats, yet more cats live with people as pets! Cats may think they have it good by getting out of seeing the vet, but we know better. They need to see the vet just like dogs. And they can cover up their illnesses very well. Kitty could need help and you’d never know it.
Longtime veterinarian James Mahoney tells the stories of animals who’ve touched his life in some way. It’s not just about dogs. You’ll also read the story of Loki, a South Indian elephant, and the tale of three wild mice!
Cesar Millan of the National Geographic Channel’s “Dog Whisperer” explains how he picked and raised a great little pack from puppyhood until the doggies were ready for their new owners.
Veterinarian Stacy Fuchino reveals how Eastern therapies may be combined with traditional Western medicine to provide the best care for pets. Chi isn’t just for people!
Dog trainer Sarah Hodgson teaches you how to determine your dog’s abilities and make training a cool activity for canine and human. Includes step-by-step instructions for teaching dogs how to push items like carts, retrieve keys or phones, put toys away, alert owners to strangers and more.
Disclaimer: I received complimentary review copies of the books mentioned in this post. Read more at privacy and disclosures.
The endocrine disruptor that everyone wants to avoid these days seems more and more unavoidable.
Bisphenol A (BPA) has been discovered through lab tests to be lurking inside 40 percent of receipts from major US businesses like Walmart, CVS, McDonald’s, Safeway, KFC, the US Postal Service and even Whole Foods.
The levels of BPA found were 250 to 1,000 times higher than what’s inside canned foods and baby bottles.
The culprit is thermal paper used for receipts. And the Environmental Working Group (EWG) warns that this paper shouldn’t be recycled as it could corrupt recycled paper with BPA.
Starbucks beats out Whole Foods when it comes to BPA on receipts!
All’s not bad news though. Some companies had receipts that were either free of BPA or contained only trace amounts. So, cheers to these companies: Starbucks, Target and Bank of America ATMs.
I guess I’m still naive when it comes to BPA, but thanks to the lab study commissioned by the EWG, receipt BPA is now on my mind. Awareness is a good thing though. I tend to keep up with my receipts as I need them for checking all the charges against my debit card. Now I’ll take care to wash my hands! (Read more at EWG)
If you work as a cashier, you should probably be concerned. A recent Swiss study showed that BPA absorbs easily into the skin at a depth that’s difficult to wash away. (Read more at CNN)
So, you may know already that eating less meat is healthier for the environment, but have you really dug into the facts about what meat does to your waistline?
No? To put it simply, researchers say that eating more meat makes you heavier.
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