Comments on: My happy penguin! http://myplasticfreelife.com/2008/07/my-happy-penguin/ Think we can't live without plastic? Think again. In 2007 I committed to stop buying any new plastic & I've almost succeeded! Won't you join me? Let's see what plastic-free looks like in 2012... for the health of our bodies, our oceans, our planet. ~Beth Terry Tue, 21 May 2013 18:15:33 +0000 hourly 1 By: Mr. Fizz http://myplasticfreelife.com/2008/07/my-happy-penguin/comment-page-1/#comment-19589 Mr. Fizz Sun, 12 Sep 2010 00:52:04 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2008/07/my-happy-penguin/#comment-19589 Well, I’m still working on my savings toward a $250 Penguin unit. In the meanwhile, I use a $30 Fizz Giz. The small hand held portable Fizz Giz soda maker and their special Fizz Giz caps lets consumers make their own delicious carbonated drinks in the same bottles you buy soft drinks in now – so the bottles are free. Amanda (above) has a point regarding counter space.

You can buy name brand soda syrups of your choosing just by dropping in at beverage distribution warehouses. Yep, Sunkist Orange, Coca Cola Classic, Pepsi, Dr Pepper, A&W Root Beer, Mtn Dew – all of them are available. You can even buy them at places like Sam’s Club. Your 12oz home made name brand drinks will cost you about 19-cents each. That’s not much more than a buck-a-six-pak. Compare that to $3.50 in grocery stores. If you like that, it means you’re in to saving money. So why spend $250 on a carbonator when you can get one for $30 that does the same thing and doesn’t take up counter space?

]]> By: Beth Terry http://myplasticfreelife.com/2008/07/my-happy-penguin/comment-page-1/#comment-15774 Beth Terry Thu, 22 Jul 2010 05:01:23 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2008/07/my-happy-penguin/#comment-15774 Hi Stan. I like the Penguin model because it comes with glass bottles rather tthan plastic.

]]> By: Stan http://myplasticfreelife.com/2008/07/my-happy-penguin/comment-page-1/#comment-15666 Stan Mon, 19 Jul 2010 09:37:08 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2008/07/my-happy-penguin/#comment-15666 I am wondering which soda machine to buy. I see there are different types and designs, does it matter what I buy because eventually all make soda no?
Which one do you recommend? I plan to buy them from this site http://www.homesodamaking.com because they offer 10% discount on all soda makers and producs, it’s also money.
Thanks.

]]> By: Lindsay http://myplasticfreelife.com/2008/07/my-happy-penguin/comment-page-1/#comment-14434 Lindsay Mon, 14 Jun 2010 02:03:00 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2008/07/my-happy-penguin/#comment-14434 I want one so bad!! My family and I are vegitarians and very rairley use plastic products……we are getting alot better. We use glass jars left over from everything and go to antique markets and get antique tuperware. I love this site!!!

]]> By: Robert http://myplasticfreelife.com/2008/07/my-happy-penguin/comment-page-1/#comment-12337 Robert Fri, 30 Apr 2010 22:48:48 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2008/07/my-happy-penguin/#comment-12337 The penguin home soda maker is awesome. I love this machine. I got a great deal on one at http://www.makeyourownsoda.org

I havent bough soda at the store since I bought this machine. Love it!!!
.-= Robert´s last blog ..isi Soda Charger – isi Soda Cartridges – isi Soda Cartridge Set =-.

]]> By: Mary http://myplasticfreelife.com/2008/07/my-happy-penguin/comment-page-1/#comment-8188 Mary Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:30:29 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2008/07/my-happy-penguin/#comment-8188 Hi Beth,

Thank you for answering my questions.

I have since found out that Khols sells the kits. It is a way of making sure to get a complete kit from the start (by going into the store and personally picking up a box). It appears that the company (sodastreamusa) is sending out incomplete kits (without the carbonators. ) And it could be a month or more before receiving the carbonator(s).

I also found a store near my home where I can buy exchanges.

sodastreamusa has a list of distributors on their website.

]]> By: Beth Terry http://myplasticfreelife.com/2008/07/my-happy-penguin/comment-page-1/#comment-8168 Beth Terry Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:48:50 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2008/07/my-happy-penguin/#comment-8168 Hi Mary. Since this is an old post, you might not get answers from readers here. Why don’t you ask your question in the Discussion Forum:

http://fakeplasticfish.com/discuss/

and see if anyone responds. I have not had problems with this company, but then I haven’t tried to send back a cartridge yet. I don’t drink soda that often.
.-= Beth Terry´s last blog ..Baking Soda: So Many Uses; So Little Money… and Plastic =-.

]]> By: Mary http://myplasticfreelife.com/2008/07/my-happy-penguin/comment-page-1/#comment-8152 Mary Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:43:49 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2008/07/my-happy-penguin/#comment-8152 I’ve been doing research on this product and company and have visited several websites where people complain that the company provides unreliable service. I have read that it is impossible to get the carbonators even with the first order. I found a review as recent as September 2009 with this complaint.

Anyone know why this company is so unreliable? Can we expect that our appliance will eventually have to stay on our counter tops collecting dust or end up in the landfill because we can’t get replacement carburators?

I also visted William-Sonoma’s website and they are no longer carrying replacement carburators. I can’t help wonder that they also have a difficult time getting replacements.

Please, if anyone has any current information about this issue, get back to me. I was planning on placing an order firt thing tomorrow.
I don’t want to waste $200 on a product that will be useless in a few months.

]]> By: Fake Plastic Fish http://myplasticfreelife.com/2008/07/my-happy-penguin/comment-page-1/#comment-7093 Fake Plastic Fish Thu, 27 Aug 2009 18:43:22 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2008/07/my-happy-penguin/#comment-7093 Hi all. I still use the soda maker, and I still love it. I have not yet used up the first CO2 canister because I actually don't drink soda that often. But it's awesome for when I do, and when I have guests over who want some bubbles in their water.

James, the Penguin is the most expensive but I prefer it because it comes with glass carafes rather than plastic bottles.

]]> By: James http://myplasticfreelife.com/2008/07/my-happy-penguin/comment-page-1/#comment-7092 James Thu, 27 Aug 2009 18:38:17 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2008/07/my-happy-penguin/#comment-7092 Beth, how is the soda maker still serving you? how long does it last I love the concept of making your own soda. I saw them on http://www.makeyoursoda.com, which model is the best one?

]]>