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Silicone

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- 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
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Stainless Steel

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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
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Wood

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- 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
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Cork

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- 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
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Bamboo

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- 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
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Hemp

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- 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
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Cotton

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- 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
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Organic Materials

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

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

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