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-- Product Review --  Did You Know? -        Dehydration affects our moods and  ability to withstand stress, and worsens depression. -        94% of asthma and allergy symptoms are relieved  by drinking a large amount of water.  I am a big fan of stainless steel and particularly enjoy using stainless steel water bottles. These reusable bottles eliminate the need to rush out for a disposable plastic bottle of refreshment when you are experiencing thirst - saving money and reducing your impact on the Earth. This one cleans up so easily in the dishwasher, won’t stain, won’t break or crack and is, therefore, great for the environment. When Ray (the sales consultant for EnjoyWellness.co ) connected with me about this review project, I was excited to accept. The product arrived in a 13” long and roughly 3” square white cardboard box; the round 750 ml. m...

 -- Green Building Materials -- I received an interesting article (which you can read below) that speaks about the benefits of using stainless steel in construction... and this intrigued me enough to do a quick Internet search on the topic. According to The Stainless Steel Information Center ( www.ssina.com ) this material is one of the most environmentally friendly materials - is corrosion resistant and durable,  has high-recycled content and recapture rates, while providing long service life and reduce resource use. The site goes on to state: "Stainless steel is 100% recyclable into the same product with no reduction in quality. The metal’s high scrap value and recyclability ensures that it is diverted from landfills and recaptured for use in new stainless steel. A recent international study by the ISSF determined that about 92% of the stainless steel used in architecture, building and construction applications is recaptured and recycled at the end of servic...