APRIL 22nd marks the 40th anniversary of Earth Day and if you are looking for ways to “Go Green” here are some great green products that not only help you save the planet, but money and your health too.
Cuisinart CleanWater Filtration System
First of its kind counter top system, Cuisinart’s CleanWater Countertop Filtration System eliminates the need for having to purchase water in plastic bottles. Its 2-gallon capacity unit has two spigots for dispensing hot, cold or room-temperature filtered water. Its Energy Saver mode cuts energy use by 50 percent when the function is engaged. It can be used to prepare instant oatmeal, a hot cup of tea, or to prepare a bottle of baby formula using room temperature water. Filter is certified by the Water Quality Association and will last up to three months with average use. The filter significantly reduces contaminants such as lead, mercury and copper, as well as the taste and odor of chlorine.
$149; filters under $20; www.cuisinartcleanwater.com
Office Depot Tech Trade-In Trade Up promotion
Retailer Office Depot is launching a new Tech Trade-In Trade Up promotion in APRIL to help consumers get money back for their old electronics. Trade in old office equipment or electronic waste at any store and get instant savings UP TO $75 coupons ( depending on product) on new notebooks, printers, cameras or shredders.The company is aiming to collect 400 tons of product during the one month promotion , helping customers grow greener and prevent e-waste from ending up in landfills. www.officedepotgrowgreener.com
VOC -Free paint
VOCs are solvents that get released into the air as the paint dries. (Other products emit solvents, including adhesives, cleaning supplies, and even some home furnishings.) VOCs can cause acute symptoms, including headaches and dizziness. The long-term effects are less certain, but according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, some VOCs are suspected carcinogens.The non VOC Paint is virtually odorless formula that dries fast, has excellent adhesion and provides a durable finish with an unlimited color selection. Consumers can breathe easy knowing that they’ve used the very best for your environmentally sensitive projects.
Cuisinart GreenGourmet Hard Anodized Nonstick Cookware
This eco friendly cookware allows you to create great tasting meals while reducing the impact on the environment. How can cookware help save the planet? First the improved efficiency of the cookware’s material allows consumers to use less energy (it heats up faster and cooks evenly). In addition the cookware’s exclusive Ceramica non stick cooking surface is ceramic-based, and contains no PTFE and PFOA(harsh and some say unsafe coatings) , and is petroleum free and can be used in the oven for top browning and broiling unlike traditional non-stick coatings. The handles are made of 70% recycled and reclaimed stainless steel and all the packaging is made of 100% recycled material and soy ink is used for the printing.
Lowest price open-stock piece: $39.95 for a 10″ Round Griddle/Crepe Pan; Highest price: $249 for a 12-piece set; www.cuisinart.com
Tomtom 140S GPS
This entry-level portable navigation device is sleek, portable EasyPort mount and loaded with features like the Help Me! safety menu, IQ Routes for the most efficient routing and spoken street names.
Prices start at $120; www.tomtom.com