When the FedEx delivery truck rolled into my cul-de-sac the other day with a package from Primo Water, I was very excited to try this new product.
Why? Well, I try to use my re-usable water bottle as much as I can, but sometimes it's running through the dishwasher and other times I just simply can't find it (no thanks to my sneaky little toddler). So, when the inevitable happens I always reach for one of the bottles of water I have on hand as we always keep a case in our fridge for such an occasion.
I try to do anything I can to help the environment. As far as living green, some habits are easier to maintain than others. For example, our family tries to use cloth napkins when we can, we try to buy locally, and the recycling bin is our friend. However, it is hard to give up some disposable cleaning supplies (I love my Clorox wipes!) and I'm learning that my FlexFuel vehicle is redundant because after we moved, we found there were no E85 stations nearby.
Naturally, when I found out that Primo Water is packaged in water bottles made from corn versus petroleum-based plastic I realized that I can be eco-friendly AND enjoy the convenience of a disposable water bottle.
I chilled the bottles of Primo Water in my refrigerator and after a few hours tasted the water for the first time. Primo Water tastes very fresh with no after taste. Sometimes it is hard for me to drink an entire bottle of water (I am in constant struggle with getting my recommended 8 glasses a day), but Primo Water's clean taste went down easy.
According to the Primo Water press release: "Primo will be sold in a multipack of eighteen 16.9 oz bottles...Suggested retail price is $4.99." Honestly, I was expecting the price point to be a lot higher, so this was a pleasant surprise.
Where can you find Primo Water? Right now, at select retail stores such as Kroger and Lowe's, more retailers, I'm told are coming soon.
Good job going the "green" route! Water bottles are a big topic, with some cities banning them entirely. For busy moms, I'd suggest a water filter on the tap, or a pitcher with a filter in the lid, like Brita. Using the tap is the truly eco-friendly solution!
Posted by: Dori | July 02, 2008 at 05:15 PM