It’s good that more people are drinking bottled water these days, but what isn’t good is that there are many plastic bottles that often do not get recycled. Even the plastic bottles that get recycled are not 100% renewable.

Fortunately, Brandimage has created the 360 Bottle. I’m assuming it is called the 360 because it is 100 percent recyclable. How is that possible? Because the Brandimage 360 is made of paper.

Granted, the 360 Bottle doesn’t have the clear aesthetic of most water bottles, but I think we all need to sacrifice a lot of plastic to Save the Earth. It certainly is an idea whose time has come, and it has already received an IDEA (International Design Excellence Award) for this concept.

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If you’re a wine lover, chances are you already have a cellar of sorts in your home. If you haven’t yet done so already, perhaps the iCellar is worth a consideration? After all, don’t you think you need to reward yourself with something nice this Christmas to detach yourself from the woes and concerns of the world, even if only for a while?

The Vinotemp VT-12TEDi iCellar model wine cooler features an innovative new aesthetic design paired with our reliable wine cooler technology from similar units like the VT-12TEDS. This cellar holds up to 12 bottles.

Some of the features available on the iCellar include :-

• Sleek, black and stainless mirrored design offers an exclusive modern look
• Energy-efficient, ultra-quiet thermoelectric cooling technology
• Bright blue LED display
• Easy to use touchscreen control panel
• Double-paned glass door offers additional insulation and UV protection
• Soft interior lighting
• Sturdy, pull-out chrome shelves
• Temperature range: 50-66 degrees F
• Capacity (approx): 12 bottles
• Dimensions: 19.8″H x 14″W x 18.9″D

Well, with Christmas coming right up in a month’s time or so, it would be nice to make sure your home is well stocked with the finest wines to share with friends and family alike, making the $229 iCellar a very viable option for many who love to entertain. Just make sure you have another $79 to cover the shipping costs.

Smart Start, Inc. from Irving has recently rolled out the new Photo Identification Ignition Interlock device that could potentially help save lives on the road. What does it do exactly? Well, this device uses patented technology which remembers photographs of the interlock user and associating it with an ignition interlock device. This device is smart enough to know who is actually taking the breath test, and is almost 100% foolproof since it works on each and every test, including attempted tests. Just to get a better idea of how secure and effective it is, Texas Judges have required 250 offenders to install the Photo-ID interlock device as an additional sanction on the SSI 20/20 Interlock device since September 1st this year.

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There is nothing quite like a pint of Guinness after a hard day’s labor, and it is not surprising to see that this dark beer retain its flavor a few centuries after Arthur Guinness brewed his perfect blend with little or no change over time. If you happen to love all things Guinness, take note that Neiman Marcus’ Fantasy Gifts section is offering an Irish Pub sporting Irish artifacts for $250,000, ready to be installed in your home much to the chagrin of the missus. This tap system will offer a year’s supply of Guinness draught, but don’t you go holding parties every weekend or you will find yourself running dry within a couple of months. For 250 grand, you can also gain access to first-class accommodations during your trip to witness the pub in mid-construction.

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When I first heard of Beer on a Stick, I thought it was some sort of alcohol infused ice lolly. Boy, was I wrong - this is meant to be a cup holder instead, purportedly helping keep the beer cold since your hands won’t be holding the mug. I thought that was what the mug handle was for anyways?

It’s an injected-molded polystyrene 3 piece cup holder. Our intuitive design makes it easy to assemble. Our low order minimums make it easy for you to try Beer on a Stick at your next event! We are sure you’ll share our enthusiasm for this new product. Sit back and enjoy one of your favorite beverages using the Beer on a Stick cup holder and we’re sure you’ll agree that this item is truly unique and fun.

Well, there is nothing quite as manly as making a toast using a frosty mug that you hold in your hand, and not some pansy-looking device like this. I’m not sure who the target market is, but it would be interesting to see just how many people or corporations pick this up for their next dinner bash.

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Drinking wine can be said to be a pursuit of leisure in addition to it being an art form, and seasoned veterans will tell you that the wine is best enjoyed at the right temperature and drunk from the right glass. The Breathable Wine Glasses aim to make your life easier in this case.

The Breathable Glass designers have come up with a top secret formula that not only greatly improves the “nose” (smell to you and me) of your wine, but renders any wine poured into the glass ready for drinking within a few minutes. This means you can enjoy that vintage bottle you’ve been hiding in the cellar for the last few years without clearing a huge window in your schedule. A few minutes in one of these glasses is the equivalent of it sitting in a decanter for one to two hours, and without any change to the wine’s character and structure. Of course you don’t need to be a wine lover to appreciate the genius of these glasses as they will work just as well with spirits and fruit juices, lifting the flavors head and shoulders above normal glasses. Discover just how great your wine can taste with the most revolutionary wine improver to hit the market in years.

Perfect for those of us who are always living life in the fast lane and can’t be bothered to wait longer than expected before enjoying the fruits (juice) of their labor. They retail for £24.99.

Talk about making a word play with the best grossing film of all time, Titanic. The Gin & Titonic Ice Tray will definitely bring a smile to your guests faces as they see something totally different that keeps their drinks chilled - each $7.49 purchase consists of four ocean liners and an equal number of icebergs. The only thing you’re missing is some gin, Leonardo DiCaprio and a (naked) Kate Winslet for a perfect, cozy party. Hopefully drunk guests won’t end up choking on the Titanic by accident…

With fast food joints offering a limited soft drink menu of usually Coke, Diet Coke, Orange, 7up and Root Beer (or their Pepsi “equivalents”) sometimes the only way to keep drink options interesting is with the classic “suicide,” (mixing them all). Well now, Coca Cola is poised to introduce a Fountain Machine that will dispense soft drinks with up to 100 flavor combinations.

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