Silicone

• Made from a material found in nature, silica (sand)
• Does not emit toxic gasses while being produced 
• Safe and non-toxic
• Can withstand extreme temperatures
• Extremely durable
• Will not leach chemicals into food or drinks
• Can be recycled 

Stainless Steel 

• Made from materials found in nature: iron ore, chromium, silicon, nickel
• Safe and non-toxic
• Extremely durable
• #304 & 18/8 are resistant to oxidation and corrosion 
• Can be recycled

Wood

• Made from raw material found in nature. 
• Safe and non-toxic
• Durable- known to withstand wear and tear well
• Sustainable- tree growth continues to increase
• Can be recycled

Cork

• Made from the bark of a cork oak tree 
• Safe and non-toxic
• Durable- While being fire and water resistant
• Sustainable- Cork is made from the bark so the tree is left unharmed
• Easily recycled and biodegradable

Bamboo

• Made from bamboo found in nature
• Safe and non-toxic
• Durable- Said to be 3x's stronger than cotton
• Sustainable- It regenerates and needs little water to grow
• There is no need for pesticides or other harmful chemicals
• Recyclable and biodegradable without emitting toxic fumes

Hemp

• Made from hemp plants found in nature
• Safe and non-toxic (it is not  a marijuana plant)
• Durable
• Sustainable- It grows quickly, uses half the land, and half the water of cotton plants
• It can be grown in a wide range of climates and soils
• Can be recycled

 Cotton

• Made from cotton plants
• Safe and non-toxic, even more so when dealing with organic cotton
• Durable 
• Sustainable- cycle from seed to bulb is about 25 weeks
• Recyclable and compostable

Organic Materials

• Reduces the number of harmful chemicals used 
• Safe and non-toxic
• Creates better working conditions for the famers
• Creates more jobs

Fair Trade

• Focuses on the social, economic, and environmental well-being of their employees

Recyclable 

• Minimizes what is being sent to the landfill
• Conserves natural resources
• Prevents pollution
• Creates more jobs