The Bite:
Not much. Soft drink markups are so high that if we didn't loathe disposable containers so much, we'd probably have a go at creating the next Fanta. 'Til then, we'll make our own soda, sans cans or bottles, thankyouverymuch.
What's more profitable than selling soda?
03.26.2008
Submitted by tmeronek on Wed, 03/26/2008 - 12:26am.
The Benefits:
- Liquid-asset raising. A glass of DIY soda can cost just a couple dimes after the initial investment, versus, say, a $1.29 medium Coke at a fast food restaurant.
- Less container waste. Making soda at home saves transport energy, plus it takes a lotta energy to mine aluminum for cans and produce plastic for bottles (even recycled ones).
- It's fast and easy. Even faster and easier than making coffee.
- It can be healthier, since you get to decide what goes into the bevvies (maybe skip the corn syrup in favor of an alternative sweetener).
Personally Speaking:
Even nonsoda-drinkers on the team liked the sparkling water with lemon we whipped up using the Soda-Club gizmo.
Wanna Try:
- Soda-Club Starter Kit - easy-to-use soda maker that comes with reusable bottles; note that soda packets contain Splenda ($80).
- Mr. Fizz Seltzer Bottle - plug in most CO2 cartridges (available at its site), and get seltzer on the go ($63).
- Nature's Flavors Syrup Sampler Pack - six flavors of organic syrup for DIY Italian sodas; makes about 16 servings per bottle ($30/6 bottles).
Cocktail Fact
Each year, Americans drink more carbonated soft drinks than juice, sports drinks, coffee, and tea combined.
Bang For The Bite
If 10,000 Biters make their own soda at home, we'll keep 6,000,000 aluminum cans outta the waste stream each year.
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