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Eco Kickstarter Campaign Launched by ECOlunchbox
Blue Water Bento collection items on Kickstarter now
ECOlunchbox has launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise $30,000 in order to bring to market the Blue Water Bento collection, an innovative new line of lunch containers that combine no-leak silicone lids with non-toxic stainless steel bottoms.
Sandra Ann Harris, founder and president of ECOlunchbox, first sought funding for this first-to-market project from angel investors, but when they turned her down she decided to turn to crowdfunding instead.
“We’ve been hearing from our customers they really want a lunch container that doesn’t leak – and doesn’t have any plastic. They want to have their cake and eat it to,” Harris explained. “It’s costly to fund the design, molds and other start-up costs for a new product line. There are high minimums, too. I really wanted to meet the needs of families who need these products that are healthy for people and the planet, so I’ve decided to take our funding needs to the streets via Kickstarter.”
So far the Kickstarter campaign has received an enthusiastic response, with ECOlunchbox raising about 25 percent of its needed funding in just 48 hours.
Last year ECOlunchbox introduced the Splash Box as the first component of the Blue Water Bento collection of stainless steel and silicone lunchware that’s ocean-friendly, leak-proof, and 100 percent plastic-free. Now the collection expands with three new products that are on Kickstarter: the Seal Cup Solo, the Seal Cup Trio and the Splash Pod.
The Splash Pod™ is a leak-proof snack pod that fits inside the original Splash Box perfectly. The Seal Cup™ Solo has a 1-cup capacity with a leak-proof, silicone lid perfect for packing yogurt, applesauce, salad dressing or fruit. The Seal Cup™ Trio is a set of three nifty, nesting, round containers in small medium and large.
As a socially responsible company, ECOlunchbox’s mission is to help people reduce their use of plastic food containers by providing non-toxic, stainless steel lunchboxes that are healthy for people and the planet.
For more information, visit www.ecolunchboxes.com.
Planet Zak Fluted Tumblers Combine Insulation and Ease-of-Use
Planet Zak’s new Fluted Tumbler features double-wall vacuum insulation made from dual layers of stainless steel that help keep hot coffee or tea from cooling too fast on long commutes. The slim design allows the Fluted tumblers to fit into most car cup holders, and the vertical ridges that give the tumblers their name help commuters get a secure grip on the tumbler while keeping their eyes on the road.
And, to make that task even easier, Planet Zak developed a revolutionary lid for the Fluted Tumblers that provides one-hand operation and a self-closing valve that creates a spill-proof seal when the patented Liquid Lock push-button isn’t depressed. Not only does this innovative lid help prevent spills in the car or at the desk, it also adds another layer of insulation by preventing heat from escaping out of the top of the tumbler. And to ensure that it continues to function properly for years, the lid is simple to disassemble, making it easy to clean thoroughly.
The Fluted Tumblers are available in three stylish color options – chestnut, red, or stainless – and have a suggested retail price of $22.99 for the 16-ounce version and $19.99 for the 12-ounce tumbler. Both sizes are designed to fit under most single brew coffee makers, because if your coffee stays this hot, sometimes a single cup is all you need!
Reduce Readies for Halloween 2015 with Spooky WaterWeek and Dash Tumbler Designs
Reduce™ presents colorful and creative Halloween designs for its popular Dash Tumbler and WaterWeek Kids collections, in anticipation of a seasonal sales spike this fall.
“The day of the week is a big factor for Halloween sales, and we hit the calendar sweet spot with a Saturday night Halloween in 2015. Also working in our favor are consumer trends, with more emphasis on Halloween parties and fun ways to incorporate Halloween themes into healthy lifestyles. It adds up to a big retail opportunity,” said Ken Kreafle, founder and CEO of Base Brands.
Reduce 16-ounce Dash Halloween makes a personality statement with three wicked Halloween designs: a black poison skull and crossbones tumbler, an orange radioactive tumbler, and a purple biohazard tumbler. Great for coffee, tea and hot chocolate – or water or hot or cold apple cider – they fit in standard car cup holders and snap open and shut to prevent spills.
A Master 20-Piece Display, headlined “Warm Up Your Halloween,” makes it easy for retailers to merchandise the Dash Halloween collection.
The Glow-in-the-dark Kids Halloween set features five fun 10-ounce bottles, each with a different design: haunted house, green ghost, howling wolf, spider web and jack-o-lantern. Sized for lunchboxes and styled for kids, they are leak-proof, with easy-to-use screw-on caps. The set comes with a convenient tray that keeps bottles organized and handy in the fridge. The boldly colored bottles come in midnight blue, orange, yellow, purple, and green
Reduce Dash Halloween Tumblers and WaterWeek Kids Halloween are BPA-free and dishwasher safe. They help families ditch the disposables in favor of money-saving reusable bottles.
Suggested retail prices are $7.99 for the 16-ounce Dash Tumbler and $16.99 for the WaterWeek Kids Halloween Set of five. They are available for immediate shipment.
For more information, visit reduceeveryday.com.
New LidLover Mini Lid Fits Small Size Containers
Expanding its line of patented, universal lids that can fit multiple-size bowls and containers, LidLover™ introduces its smaller size LidLover Mini Lid, which provides an airtight seal on cups, cans and containers that are up to 3.5-inches in diameter.
As with the original larger size versions, new LidLover Mini Lid is made of BPA-free food grade silicone with unique rings or grooves along the edge that stretch over the rim of glass jars, all types of canned foods including pet food, hard plastic cups, ramekins, and many other size vessels up to 3.5 inches wide.
Space saving, strong and flexible, the LidLover Mini Lid ensures an airtight seal every time, and a more economical and eco-friendly alternative to disposable foil and plastic wrap. Top rack dishwasher safe for no-fuss cleaning, the LidLover Mini Lid is conveniently microwave oven, freezer, and oven safe to 500 degrees Fahrenheit.
Crafted in two colors — translucent fresh honeydew melon (green), and translucent fresh peach (orange) – the new LidLover Mini Lid is perfect for storing leftover unused canned food products such as chickpeas and beans, and especially canned pet food, which tends to be messy and pungent. By providing an airtight seal on mason jars, after opened, the heat-safe LidLover Mini Lid is ideal for today’s popular return to preserving, canning, and pickling a host of ingredients year-round, such as fruit jams, tomato sauce, brined vegetables, and more. LidLover Mini Lid also makes it possible to transport food stored in glass jars, cans and ramekins to work, picnics, family gatherings, and other places without the risk of messy leaks and spills along the way. Additionally, the Lidlover Mini Lid can be placed over mugs or smaller vessels (without sealing) for safe reheating in the microwave oven.
Available now at Amazon.com, the Lidlover Mini Lid is offered in a pack of two for $9.95 suggested retail. For further information, visit www.lidlover.com.
Trudeau Hits The Bull’s-Eye: FUEL Collection Now Available at Target
The Trudeau Corporation is proud to announce that Target stores will carry its FUEL Collection just in time for summer and back to school shopping. From kids heading off to summer camp, to college students getting ready for school, and to adults balancing work and play, this collection is the perfect “to-go” line of food storage containers for those who want to take their food and drink with them.
Trudeau Maison’s FUEL Collection is designed to create everyday lunch and snack solutions with a healthy lifestyle in mind, to minimize environmental impact throughout each product’s life cycle, and to encourage packing a waste-free lunch. All FUEL products combine innovation and durable construction to keep foods fresh and easy to carry and clean. FUEL products also feature a large variety of innovation options not seen with any other products. From a “take it all” Bento Box, to a single serving Sandwich Box, to the favorite for treats Snack ‘n Dip, FUEL is loaded with options that make serving up and eating portable meals and snacks both good for you and good for the environment.
All FUEL products are BPA-free, include a lifetime warranty and are available in two fashionable colors: Kiwi and Raspberry. There’s even a special weekly food inspiration leaflet included in every product to provide fresh meal ideas. The launch ships to more than 1700 stores starting June 14, 2015. Retails price points range from $4.99-$21.99. Below are more details on select items.
FUEL Bento Box
Get a full four-course meal with the FUEL Bento Box. This flexible, multi-functional container is perfect for designing a well-balanced meal and allows for some creative and delicious food pairings. The removable inner partitions provide clean separation between food items. Use this all-in-one container to pack fruits, veggies, proteins, salty snacks or a sweet treat. Trudeau Maison’s FUEL Bento box is also microwave safe, so you can heat conveniently heat up your meal. Suggested Retail Price: $16.99
FUEL Food N’ Beverage
The multipurpose 12-ounce FUEL Food N’ Beverage container carries it all. It is made to hold both liquids and solids: soups, stews, fruit salad, snacks and even beverages. Its sturdy double wall construction prevents spillage, while the lid doubles as a bowl or serving cup and the mid section can be used as a snack container. Its double wall construction allows for no heat retention and is also microwave-safe. Perfect for storing small bites and a quick sip during sporting events, a walk in the park or on the morning commute. Suggested Retail Price: $9.99
FUEL Snack ‘n Dip
For people of all ages, especially kids, dipping veggies or crackers into sauces, spreads and dips makes healthy snacks much more enjoyable and tasty. The FUEL Snack ‘N Dip comes with a 5oz container to store snacks and a 2oz dipping compartment, making it easy to take nutritious treats wherever you go. A handy spreader also accompanies this container and snaps into the inner lid when not in use. From hummus and carrots to apples and peanut butter, the snacking options are endless! Suggested Retail Price: $4.99
FUEL Juicy Bottle 9-Ounce
Go the distance and stay quenched on the way with this 9-ounce modern reusable FUEL Juicy Bottle. Designed to fuel bodies in motion, this lightweight and functional reusable bottle comes with an easy to use rocker lid and an integrated drinking straw. SRP $5.99
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