We can only think of a few ways to make a greener blender: make it recyclable or recycled; make it more energy efficient; or design it to take up less space. We can't decide if one out of three makes it green... or if it's just a good idea.
A Greener Blender?
| Were we feeling puckish, we might have added a fourth category to our list: a price that verges on extravagant. But the Proctor Silex Plus Space-Saving Blender doesn't have that, either: it's only $25 and available in white or black. |
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My first question for blenders is 'is the gar plastic or glass' the link does not tell...
view Hollie's profile
Just a question though... how does taking up less space make it greener? (I promise I'm not being a smart @$$, I really wanna know!)
view supapfunk's profile
supapfunk, taking up less space means that its shipped to your local retailer in a smaller box, meaning that more product can fit on the freight truck, and therefore the emissions produced per box shipped are lower.
view mh330's profile
Are containers and cutting units dishwasher safe?
The glass jar is top rack dishwasher safe. Dishwasher use may, however, cause the plastic container to "cloud." This is normal.
Even their FAQ seems confused as to whether it's a glass or plastic jar/container!
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Hollie-
I would guess that it's plastic (judging by the design of the handle in the first photo). Don't know for sure though.
view zhasmene's profile
Here is your 'greener' blender: pedal powered.
http://www.treehugger.com/files/2005/05/bikeblender_hpb.php/
and
http://urbanhomestead.org/journal/2007/09/16/pedal-powered-grain-mill-and-blender/
view nadinemarie's profile