Soda Water and an Idea

02008-08-16 | Environment, Food, Ideas | 4 comments

Went to a local store to buy a soda bottle and cartridges. I like bubbly water from time to time and thought I could make my own. Alas, what I discovered to my dismay was that the cartridges were not refillable. What’s the point, I asked. At least I can recycle bottles.

I remember my mom sending me to the store to return used soda cartridges and to buy fresh ones. If one returned used cartridges one did not have to pay a deposit. Is that still how it is done in Europe or other U.S. states?

Most natural food stores sell bulk, e.g. grains or olive oil, and a few weeks ago I thought it would be nice if somebody sold a stainless steel container that would hold a certain amount of liquid or dry weight. There would be no need to get the container pre-weighed as it would display its empty weight on the container. Stainless steel can be scrubbed and cleaned and does not break. One can always pour the contents into a “display” container at home.

By the way, I clean my steel water bottles and coffee mugs with a little white vinegar. Afterwards I simply rinse and dry and the stale, old coffee smell is gone.

4 Comments

  1. LindaW

    I’m glad that I am not the only one that enjoys bubbly water! I do remember the little CO2 cartridges being around when I was growing up in California. I have searched a bit and the closest I could find is:

    http://tinyurl.com/5ryvac

    This does look like it contains the refillable cartridge. I guess this would only leave finding a place that can refill it!

    My Whole Foods store sells bulk items in stainless containers. It does make it a lot more earth friendly to buy this way. I simply have a store employee verify the weight of the container before I fill it.

    Thanks for the vinegar suggestion, I knew there had to be a better thing to use than “detergent” for my cups!

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  2. LindaW

    (addendum to previous comment: Store employee has marked my empty container weight on the bottom of the container in permanent marker so that we don’t have to weigh it again)

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  3. Boris

    Did u know that in Germany, we now pay a deposit on plastic bottles and cans as well? Was the same in Denmark, now that I’m thinking of it… But not in France.

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  4. Anna

    Ottmar, in one of the Italian Restaurants in Sydney you can purchase Olive Oil in refillable jars.

    http://www.pendolino.com.au/

    The restaurant has charm and the food is lovely. I think I’ve eaten there at least half a dozen times. Last time the owner asked me how did I enjoy my lunch.

    Not long ago I attended a large function at this restaurant and I think we tried almost everything on the menu with matching wine.

    I’ve had lunch and dinner there. Time to try breakfast :-)

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