September 27, 2006

Me So Corny

Biota Water

Disappearing acts. A hundred years ago, one man perfected them. (Thanks, Houdini.) Last night, another man inspired you to pull one yourself. (Thanks, hairy-backed bedmate.)

And now comes a far more appealing performance: Biota, pure spring water that’s packaged in the world’s first totally compostable bottle.

The shiny blue packaging feels just like plastic, but it’s made entirely out of corn. (Would we lie to you?) Drink one down, toss it (well, not just anywhere), and sleep soundly knowing that in about twelve weeks, with exposure to high heat and moisture, it will be completely gone.

Ta-da! You’re an enviro do-gooder. Corn packaging is a renewable, nature-based alternative to fossil fuel- and petroleum-based materials like plastic. The manufacturing process is nature-friendly, too.

Amaze your friends. Befuddle your Deer Park-guzzling neighbors.

And this time, feel free to stick around after the closing act.

Available at Energy Coffee Shop, 365 14th Street, unit c, Midtown (404-347-0444 or energycf.com); Publix locations.