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GENERAL NEWS www.kitchenwarenews.com n APRIL 2017 n KITCHENWARE NEWS & HOUSEWARES REVIEW 9 Dylan Kendall, the designer who created the footed ceramic mugs and pet bowls, has introduced a plant-based plastic alternative for kids dishes and pet bowls. Marking commitment to healthy, non- toxic products for family and a plastic- f ree ocean, her collection features fun, brightly-drawn animals on plates which are f ree f rom BPA and phthalates and will biodegrade. The collection showcases fun environmental and animal-f riendly messaging on materials chosen for their sustainability and low environmental footprint. Dylan Kendall launches the dishes as the lead product in her new eco collection for kids and pets, the Animalia Collection, with drawings by South American artist Martin Leon Baretto. Her dishes are the first in the market made f rom 95 percent plants, offering a durable, dishwasher-safe alternative to pure melamine plastic. The dishes are nontoxic, which means keeping families safe; they will biodegrade and not pollute the planet, keeping our oceans plastic-f ree. "I'm not asking parents to give up anything. Instead I'm offering an alternative that's toxin-f ree and protects the environment for generations to come," said Dylan Kendall. "I want to make sure that my family can see the oceans and enjoy the world's wildlife. I believe that one small change, in this case swapping conventional plastic dishware with something better, can make a big difference for our families and for the planet." Dylan Kendall made her global mark with her signature "footed" ceramics which are now sold around the world and at major online and retail stores such as Amazon, Bed Bath & Beyond and Uncommon Goods. Her passion and commitment for healthy kids, pets and the planet — while not giving up good design or fun — invites others to create their own healthy lifestyles at home, using products that are trusted and safe for everyone. For more information, please visit dylankendall.com. KN Aquifer Filtration System from KOHLER Eases Water Quality Concerns Dylan Kendall Introduces Eco-Friendly Plastic Dishes easy enough to install that homeowners will not need to hire a professional to ensure clean drinking water for their families. Being able to control the quality of water that enters the home is of paramount importance for many of today's consumers. The new Aquifer Filtration System provides the peace of mind they've been looking for by ensuring that sustainable and clean filtered water will always be available to them. The system uses green materials to filter the water and easily fits under the With the increased awareness of the effect aging inf rastructure can have on water purity, Kohler has developed a water filtration system that effectively reduces lead, mercury, chlorine and other contaminants in the water, and is one of the few options on the market that significantly reduces pharmaceuticals in drinking water. Made f rom coconut shell- activated carbon, the new Aquifer Filtration System is a much more eco-friendly option than traditional coal-based filters, and is sink, even if there are other products like garbage disposals there. While it is recommended the Aquifer Filtration System is used with a filtered water faucet, it can also connect to any type of faucet 's cold water line — kitchen, lavatory or beverage. Priced competitively to allow consumers at any level to be able to afford clean water, the Aquifer Filtration System also has an optional subscription program that is available online and lets users sign up to automatically receive a new filter every three, six, nine or 12 months, ensuring that they never have to deal with the hassle of finding replacement filters. Additionally, a recycling program gives consumers an easy way to dispose of the used materials: the filter comes with postage-paid packaging that can be used to ship it to a third party, which uses the materials to make concrete aggregate for building roads. With the Aquifer Filtration System, consumers can easily and affordably take control over the water quality in their homes while knowing they can responsibly handle disposal of the used materials. A subscription service makes replacing the filter convenient so that homeowners are always guaranteed f resh, safe water and knowing that the system itself uses eco- f riendly materials sets it apart f rom alternatives on the market that use coal to filter water. KN

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