The Eco-Friendly Soda Maker

The majority of homes in western countries are stocked with soda, whether plain to have with alcohol or flavored to have as a carbonated soft drink (also called sparking water, aerated water or soda pop). Never mind that most of these drinks whether calorific or the diet version are extremely unhealthy. Never mind what they cost. What matters is that they contribute to pollution as cans and bottles go to landfills (though they are sometimes recycled, a larger portion of them end up littering or in the waste). The factories they are made in also leave a large carbon footprint.

The Soda Maker consists of a machine housing, a carbonating cylinder, a sealable bottle to use it with and drink mixes. You can even make your own soft drink mixes, for example sugar syrup or sugar substitute and lemon or lime will make you a more natural drink. Once cold water has been carbonated, you just need to add the drink mix or concentrate and mix it well.

Every time you go to the supermarket you are lugging back bottles or cans – these are bulky items and they also increase your grocery bills. You can make the soda at home with the soda maker – all you need is water, the soda maker and the drink mix. It does not use any electricity or batteries.

If you make your own sodas at home, you not only save money but also contribute to making earth a greener planet. Every time you make your own soda you are cutting down on either aluminum or plastic use and thus being environmentally friendly. The device is easy to use, you just put in all the ingredients and press a button or lever several times and your soda is ready.
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Tags: Soda, Soda Maker

Category: Food, Kitchen