Shopping at the Mono Lake Committee’s online store will provide you with many opportunities to buy eco-conscious products while supporting the protection and restoration of Mono Lake!
Books on water conservation such as Rainwater Harvesting for Dry Lands and Beyond by Brad Lancaster and Reimagining the California Lawn by Carol Bornstein, David Fross, and Bart O’Brien make great gifts for desert dwellers and those interested in reducing the impact of their water usage. Within these covers you’ll find guidelines and ideas for how to improve your water efficiency with imaginative solutions.
The Committee online store also stocks a variety of waste reducing products from companies like ChicoBag and Klean Kanteen, so you can reduce your impact on the go!
Two types of ChicoBag are available online, and both are made of machine-washable polyester manufactured from recycled water bottles. The Nomad Tote Bag is perfect for shopping or a day at the beach. This large bag measures 17″ x 13″ x 7,” has a zipper closure, and has an interior zipper pocket that can serve as a stuff sack. Holiday ChicoBags are also available. These packable bags sport a festive snowman design and pack down into a 3.5″ x 5″ pouch. These holiday bags weigh only two ounces, but can carry forty pounds, making them perfect for shopping trips during the holidays.
Did you know that manufacturing disposable water bottles requires three times the amount of water as they actually contain? Reduce your water use by using a reusable bottle—there are several different portable beverage containers in the online store. Klean Kanteen travel cups, water bottles, and insulated thermoses crafted from stainless steel are all available. Both the thermos and the travel cup are emblazoned with the Mono Lake Committee logo and our classic phrase “Long Live Mono Lake.” Glass water bottles from Life Factory can also be found in the online store. These durable glass bottles are protected by a colorful BPA-free silicon sleeve that will improve your grip on the bottle and prevent breakage if dropped. Screw-top Life Factory bottles are available in 16-oz and 22-oz sizes, and 9-oz baby bottles are also available.
Another great waste-preventing product offered in our online store is the ToGoWare bamboo utensil set. The set includes chopsticks, fork, knife, and spoon all crafted from sustainable bamboo and contained in a polyester travel pouch made from recycled fabric from disposable water bottles.
Eco-conscious products from the Mono Lake Committee online bookstore are a great way to reduce your footprint and contribute to the protection and restoration of Mono Lake this holiday season! As always, thank you for your ongoing support of Mono Lake, and of course, happy holidays.