Tell us what makes a great product. Botanica would like your input on our product concepts. Comment on this post and tell us what you wouild like to see Botanica become. Or ask a question that is important to you.
Take a look at our website and see what we are all about.
www.botanicawater.com
Thanks
Sean H.
Friday, April 4, 2008
Problem with the poll feature
I thought it would be great to ask you questions about Botanica's direction. We had a poll on this blog but it is broken and seems to happen to everyone that uses it. Kind of useless if you ask me! And a waste of time!! I apologize for the inconvenience. I am going to post a new message asking for your thoughts about Botanica. Let me know what Botanica can do to satisfy your needs as far as a responsible product is concerned. I am sorry for this but what can I do?
Google does not seem to care about this problem, according to dozens of blogs on this issue.
Thanks
Sean H.
Google does not seem to care about this problem, according to dozens of blogs on this issue.
Thanks
Sean H.
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Media or fact? Plastic bottles are harmfull.
At Botanica we are in the middle of a dilemma about weather or not plastic bottles are harmful. Is it fact or is the media playing a large part in its story?
A funny thing happened the other day; I was talking to a bottled water company and they mentioned that they were so concerned about the plastic bottle issue it made them re-think their whole business. Many customers of theirs expressed concern about the safety of the bottled water. Not the quality of the water, which is tested regularly, but the concept that petroleum chemicals were leaching into the water. We have all heard about this in the news and magazine articles but this was the first I had heard of a company actually considering the ban of plastic bottles. They were going to discontinue all bottles that were under 1L in size and only focus on 20L or 5 gal. containers. ??? Do they know something we don't? Or is this the result of a really good spin by the media?
I guess I am on the fence here since I understand both arguments. It is entirely possible that chemicals can leach into water but to what extent? Does this mean we should stop all plastic use for food? Now you are getting ridiculous! Imagine no plastic food products, no Tupperware, bottles, plastic wrap, Ziploc, yogurt, straws for goodness sake!!?? I guess until someone can prove without a doubt that this is happening we will have to take their word for it.
Or decide for ourselves and hope for the best!
This whole thing has prompted Botanica to seek the use of alternative bottle material, mainly aluminum. We are still researching this position, but if using non-plastic will avoid possible health problems not yet substanciated then woohoo!
Just my two cents.
Sean H.
A funny thing happened the other day; I was talking to a bottled water company and they mentioned that they were so concerned about the plastic bottle issue it made them re-think their whole business. Many customers of theirs expressed concern about the safety of the bottled water. Not the quality of the water, which is tested regularly, but the concept that petroleum chemicals were leaching into the water. We have all heard about this in the news and magazine articles but this was the first I had heard of a company actually considering the ban of plastic bottles. They were going to discontinue all bottles that were under 1L in size and only focus on 20L or 5 gal. containers. ??? Do they know something we don't? Or is this the result of a really good spin by the media?
I guess I am on the fence here since I understand both arguments. It is entirely possible that chemicals can leach into water but to what extent? Does this mean we should stop all plastic use for food? Now you are getting ridiculous! Imagine no plastic food products, no Tupperware, bottles, plastic wrap, Ziploc, yogurt, straws for goodness sake!!?? I guess until someone can prove without a doubt that this is happening we will have to take their word for it.
Or decide for ourselves and hope for the best!
This whole thing has prompted Botanica to seek the use of alternative bottle material, mainly aluminum. We are still researching this position, but if using non-plastic will avoid possible health problems not yet substanciated then woohoo!
Just my two cents.
Sean H.
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Innovation starts with you!
As an inventor and innovator I am constantly seeking the perfect idea. For one person to find it is almost impossible. I have found that the answer is in the masses. What one person finds perfect the next will find flawed. The only recourse is the median choice. Botanica started with an idea that only I had, but over time it has developed into something different altogether. The more people that I talked to and listened to the more I realised that this is a not just a project but more of an adventure. Everyone is an innovator at heart; it just takes a certain spark to light the fire.
I hope to find some innovators here to help guide the Botanica adventure.
Sean H.
President
I hope to find some innovators here to help guide the Botanica adventure.
Sean H.
President
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