Sunday, February 28, 2010

Reduce Review and 5pc Mixing Bowl Giveaway( Ends 3/31) CLOSED


A couple of months ago, I shared how much I love my Reduce Waterweek reusable water bottles (See that review here). I still use them daily; they are holding up nicely; and I am drinking much more water than I used to. Yay!

Reduce is a company that I just love. I am trying to find all the little ways I can to be more “green” and reduce is all about that. They have a line of eco-friendly home products that currently includes their reusable water bottles (BRA-free plastic and stainless steel), “smash” cans, and melaboo tableware.

I recently got the opportunity to try a few of Reduce's Melaboo products and I love them! Melaboo is a great material. It is a composite material made with bamboo fibers. What? Bamboo??? The stuff that pandas eat?  Yeah, thats what I thought too. But it is absolutely wonderful. It is very strong and lightweight, and it holds up well. However, according Reduce, it will decompose under landfill conditions within 18 months. Sturdy and ultimately biodegradable. I love it!

I did a little research on bamboo and have discovered that it an amazing material to use. It is strong, lightweight, and grows quickly. It's the fastest growing plant on land. (Fun Fact: For anyone who's curious about why I added “on land” to that, Pacific Kelp grows more quickly.) Some types of bamboo can grow as quickly as a foot a day or more and with it's quick growth, it uses up a lot of CO2 and gives off a lot of oxygen. Good for the environment . . .



And great for my kitchen! The Melaboo products that I have are the Mixing Bowl Set which has .25qt, .5qt, 1.25qt, 2qt, and 3.25qt bowls. They are officially called mixing bowls, but they are also great for serving food, and great for snacks. And they are so pretty. I also have the Melaboo Measuring Spoon Set which includes 1tbsp, 1tsp, 1/2tsp, and 1/4tsp, and the Melaboo Measuring Cup Set which has a 1cp, 1/2cp, 1/3cp, and 1/4cp. They are easy to clean and durable. They are holding up very well, and did I mention how pretty they are? :-)

So, thanks to reduce, I am now further on my way toward an eco-friendly kitchen.

I am still on my “going green” journey so if anyone has any tips or advice or knows of any great green products, please sent me an e-mail. Thanks.


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709 comments:

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Molomatic said...

Early bird entry for having event button on my blog before Spring Giveaway started (I put it on 2/21)! Entry #2

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Gosfam said...

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Katie said...

The Smash Can is way cool!
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I subscribe to your email - entry #2

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I subscribe to your email - entry #1

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MeezCarrie said...

I went to Reduce and looked around - I love the WaterWeek bottles

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karenmed409 said...

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chris said...

how great would it be to pour with the melaboo batter bowls

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momtoem said...

I like the smash can

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Anne - Mommy Has to Work said...

I love the bamboo bowls and the fruit bowls and the plates - everything!!

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Anne - Mommy Has to Work said...

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Bombtastic Belle said...

I like the Smash Can
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Jennifer T. said...

I like the WaterWeek Kids set.

Jennifer T. said...

I'm an e-mail subscriber.

Jennifer T. said...

I follow STM through Google Friend Connect.

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I follow Contest Parade through Google Friend Connect.

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Unknown said...

tweet http://twitter.com/Missy_wpg/status/9994334659

karenmed409 said...

tweet 4 http://twitter.com/karenmed409/status/9999882572

redfuzzycow said...

daily tweet http://twitter.com/redfuzzycow/status/10001619627

Stacy said...

The Melaboo Colander is just to cute.

Jessica said...

3/4 daily tweet
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Unknown said...

tweet http://twitter.com/Missy_wpg/status/10006841692

karenmed409 said...

daily tweet 1
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Tori said...

I love the smash can.
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Tori said...

i am following with friend connect
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Anonymous said...

Love the Smash Can! What an awesome idea!

Anonymous said...

TWeeted: http://twitter.com/Getalonghome/statuses/10030703535

Anonymous said...

I follow.

Anonymous said...

Newsletter subscriber.

Anonymous said...

Following Contest Parade on Friend Connect.

Anonymous said...

I have the Spring Event button at http://getalonghome.com.

Kathleen said...

Love the Melaboo colander. These products are very intriguing.

Jessica said...

3/5 daily tweet
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Anonymous said...

Blogged here: http://getalonghome.com/2010/03/contests-today-4/

Unknown said...

tweet http://twitter.com/Missy_wpg/status/10053895859

Unknown said...

I like the smash can.

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Unknown said...

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Erica G said...

I love the smash can.

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Unknown said...

Early bird entry 1

Dilem*mama said...

I'm a GFC follower

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Dilem*mama said...

the smash can is THE coolest thing I've seen in a long time!

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i get your newsletter

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i follow contest parade
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Anonymous said...

Today's tweet: http://twitter.com/Getalonghome/statuses/10078334074

Anonymous said...

I love the waterweek bottles- I need dishwasher safe bottles! scg00387 at yahoo dot com

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I follow on twitter @desmoinesdealin

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bison61 said...

I like the Neoprene Sleeve

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Unknown said...

tweet http://twitter.com/Missy_wpg/status/10086734117

autumn said...

hey...it's time to go Euro and get Eco!

Christine Vaughn said...

Well, I went to the site thinking I'd have to look around a little to see something I liked...but saw the smash can right away and fell in love!!! I have such trash issues in my kitchen, and I HAVE TO HAVE this can! Thanks for recommending this site and hosting the giveaway!

redfuzzycow said...

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Jessica said...

3/7 daily tweet
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polly said...

i love the melaboo batter bowl.
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Anonymous said...

email subscriber.
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Jessica said...

3/7 daily tweet 2
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Glogirl said...

I love the Wild Bamboo bowls.

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Nebraska Hockey Mom said...

I LOVE the smashcan!! What a great idea!!
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Carol said...

I like the smash can!

Unknown said...

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Early Bird Entry 3

Anonymous said...

Tweet: http://twitter.com/Getalonghome/statuses/10165598496

Katie @ Frugal Femina said...

I love, love, love the wild bamboo cutting boards, bowls, and utensils. So cute!

Katie @ Frugal Femina said...

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Unknown said...

I like the melaboo batter bowl set. Very nice
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following contest parade
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I follow your blog on friend connect
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Unknown said...

blogged 1 http://jenouellette.blogspot.com/2010/03/win-5-peice-mixing-bowl-set.html
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blogged 2 http://jenouellette.blogspot.com/2010/03/win-5-peice-mixing-bowl-set.html
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Anonymous said...

I would have to say that I love the smash can as well. We go through about 2 trash bags a day right now and I think that the smash can would be very useful in my home.

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petteytiffany@yahoo.com said...

im into their bamboo collection

Kuparstwn said...

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Kuparstwn said...

I love the colanders and the fruit bowls! The colors are awesome.

Glogirl said...

I entered the Orglamix giveaway.

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LB said...

I LOVE that garbage can!!! I wish I could afford it!

lisanne said...

I really like the batter bowl set.

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LB said...

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Entering the mystery giveaway

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have the spring giveaway button #1

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Jessica said...

3/8 daily tweet
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Anonymous said...

Love the Waterweek too! Thanks for doing the giveaway!
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Anonymous said...

Tweet: http://twitter.com/Getalonghome/statuses/10215978882

Unknown said...

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Unknown said...

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JJ said...

I love the mixing bowls, I think I just might order them.

I have followed you on twitter (jillypea)and subscribed to by email.

Merrie L. said...

I follow STM on Twitter.
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Merrie L. said...

I like the Melaboo Dinner Plates.
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Merrie L. said...

I tweeted:
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Merrie L. said...

I follow Contest Parade on Friend Connect.
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I follow STM on Friend Connect.
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Merrie L. said...

I subscibe to STM via Email.
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Merrie L. said...

I get your Newsletter.
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Jessica said...

3/9 daily tweet
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redfuzzycow said...

daily tweet http://twitter.com/redfuzzycow/status/10247781108

Huguette En said...

I like the Melaboo Fruit Bowl

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GreenColoredGlasses said...

I love the smash can!! Great products.
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Follower
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Unknown said...

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Early Bird Entry 5

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Anonymous said...

Tweet: http://twitter.com/Getalonghome/statuses/10266122042

Unknown said...

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Jessica said...

3/10 daily tweet
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Unknown said...

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Huguette En said...

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Bcteagirl said...

I would also love to try the Wild Bamboo utensils!

Bcteagirl said...

Tweet!
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Jessica said...

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redfuzzycow said...

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Jessica said...

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Robert said...

Follow STM on Twitter @rslebron
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I love the smash can. If my wife lets me, I gonna get one.
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Jessica said...

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Unknown said...

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karenmed409 said...

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Unknown said...

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Jessica said...

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Robert said...

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Jessica said...

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Robert said...

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Katrina said...

Early bird entry #5

Katrina said...

Early bird entry #4

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Early bird entry #3

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Early bird entry #2

Katrina said...

Early bird entry #1

Jessica said...

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Momma Lyngheim said...

I like the smash can

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Jessica said...

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Rebecca Orr said...

I really like the Smash Can...I could really use one of them. bekki1820cb at gmail

Rebecca Orr said...

Follower of STM on twitter:@bekki1820cb

Rebecca Orr said...

Tweeted: http://twitter.com/bekki1820cb/status/10393330875

Rebecca Orr said...

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Following Contest Parade on GFC.
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Jessica said...

3/12 daily tweet 4
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Anonymous said...

can you hear me screaming? I WANT THE Reduce™ Smash Can™!!!

Anonymous said...

i tweeted http://twitter.com/agodlyhomemaker/status/10397194387

Jill said...

I luv the Melaboo Fruit Bowls!

Jill said...

I already Follow you on Twitter as Coupons4Me :)

Jill said...

I now follow Contest Parade via GFC as Jill @ Frugal Plus :)

Jill said...

Here's my Tweet..

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Jill said...

I'm a New Subscriber to STM :)

Jill said...

I also follow STM via GFC as Jill @ Frugal Plus :)

Jill said...

Getting your Newsletter :)

Sandon and Othea said...

I like the STOREfresh 3 Bowl Set.

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Bcteagirl said...

Tweet!
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Jill said...

3/13 Tweet..

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redfuzzycow said...

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