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• 💥 Breakthrough Battery

• 🌟 20% Off EcoLunchBox Sitewide

• 🍶 TMB - Modular Bottle

• 🌿 Grow your own Superfood.

• 🍴 Eco-friendly Utensils

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Good Eco News

Breakthrough Battery

Breakthrough Battery Paves The Way For Sustainable Homes

Researchers at the University of Cincinnati have crafted an innovative battery design that safely operates at nearly 4 volts without using water or expensive membrane-separators. This breakthrough could trigger potential transformations in the energy storage sector, especially beneficial to renewable energy storage on a large scale. By eliminating the membrane, it reduces costs significantly, making renewable energy more cost-friendly and globally accessible.

Key Points:

• This efficient battery delivers 4 volts and stands as a significant breakthrough in renewable energy storage.

• The university chemist foresees homes powered by renewable energy stored in these safe, low-cost batteries.

• The design safely handles high voltage, a major improvement on traditional aqueous batteries.

• The team has filed for patents and envisions big advancements in battery within two decades.

• Team members underline the battery's greater energy density and significant cost savings.

I see a bright future with all these brilliant minds focusing on better energy storage solutions.

Read the full article here.

Green Gadgets

Eco Lunch Box

EEK-O-Friendly Halloween Tips

Ghosts and goblins aren’t the only thing that makes the Halloween season spooky; the waste generated from trick-or-treating, parties, costumes, pumpkin carving and decorating are terrifying our planet.

If you want to rock Halloween this year, turn your EEK! habits into eco-friendly ones with these handy, sustainable Halloween tips.

Bite Into Fall Flavors

We’ve put together a round-up of our favorite ECOlunchbox fall recipes to inspire you to plan some family time in the kitchen that will warm your hearts, fill your home with connection, and result in healthy, seasonal foods we think the whole family will enjoy.

We Have a Halloween Treat For You!

Getting spooky is all fun and games, but the waste and toxins that come with conventional Halloween celebrations are downright terrifying. Can you find our non-toxic ECOlunchbox products in the spooky image above?

Join ECOlunchbox in saying goodbye to leachy plastics with our 20% off sitewide sale! Say yes to Halloween celebrations that are healthy for people and planet.

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Check out their website here.

Eco-Design

TMB The Modular Bottle

Do you need another water bottle, apparently?

You probably know by now that I love gadgets and especially when they are made from recycled material or designed to be reusable and reduce the amount of microplastic leaching into our system.

Glass is the best material to keep your drinks fresh. It can break but offers the cleanest taste and is easy to clean.

Key points:

• Borosilicate glass for fresh taste and strength

• TMB - Modular Bottle features a unique design for mix-and-match tops based on needs.

  Only available on pre-sale

• Includes additions like an Insulation Sleeve, Tea Infuser, Straw Kit and more.

I want one. That’s all I can say :)

Check out their website here.

Self-sufficient Me

How to Grow Tumeric

This Common Spice Has Over 12 Scientifically-Proven Superpowers (Number 8 Will Shock You!)

Growing turmeric at home is a great way to have a fresh supply of this superfood. Here are the steps to grow turmeric at home:

1. Choose organic turmeric rhizomes that are free of wrinkles and have visible eyes.

2. Cut the rhizomes into multiple pieces, each with 2-3 eyes.

3. Optionally, leave the pieces in the air for healing for 2 days.

4. Soak the rhizomes for 12 hours in water.

5. Prepare well-draining soil with at least 50% compost, like decomposed cow dung or vermicompost. Cocopeat + compost or peat moss + compost can also be used.

6. Choose any container for rooting. A large container like a 12 to 15-inch container or fabric bag can be used. Make sure there are multiple drainage holes. Fill the container with potting mix.

7. Plant turmeric pieces with eyes facing upwards or sideways, at least 1 or 2 inches deep. Cover them with potting mix.

8. Water thoroughly till it comes out of drainage holes.

9. Keep in indirect bright light.

10. Keep the soil moist but not soggy.

Turmeric can be grown in containers or in the ground. It can be grown indoors or outdoors, depending on the climate. Turmeric plants are fast-growing herbaceous shrubs that can grow up to 3 feet tall. The ideal soil for growing turmeric is loose, well-draining, free of big clumps or rocks, and fairly rich in organic matter.

Harvesting turmeric can be done when the leaves and stem start to turn brown and dry, about seven to 10 months after planting.

By following these steps, you can easily grow turmeric at home and enjoy its many health benefits.

Zero Waste Swap

Eco-friendly Utensils

Get your friends and family together without destroying the planet

Hosting festive gatherings with friends and family is always a joy, but the mountain of dirty dishes left in the aftermath can be daunting. While it may be tempting to take the easy way out and use disposable plastic cutlery, this convenience comes at a greater cost to our planet.

But fret not if you really don’t want to do the dishes. I've crafted a blog post focusing on eco-friendly disposable utensils that have a minimal environmental impact.

The problem is:

• You are chewing on plastic and consuming some of it.

• They end up in a landfill after you have eaten your meal, where they take thousands of years to break up.

Key points:

• Check out some alternatives to disposable Utensils

• Save money and the environment

• Stay healthy and enjoy your gatherings with an eco-friendly touch.

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