Consumers are becoming more and more aware of the affects that every day household items can have on the environment.  Let’s face it, going “green” has become hip.  Americans are increasingly looking for products that do not harm the environment.

Manufacturers are jumping on the trend towards environmentally friendly products in big way. In fact, even the standard tried and true garden hose is getting an extreme makeover these days.

So you have decided to replace that old garden hose with an eco-friendly one?  Great!  Here are few guidelines that will help you choose the right one.

Recycled Materials

A true earth friendly garden hose should be made from at least 50% recycled material, usually polyurethane or rubber, or a combination of both.  Polyurethane hoses are generally much lighter than all rubber hoses. The more recycled material the better from an environmentally friendly perspective.

Water Conservation

Water may one day be Earth’s most precious resource.  Eco-friendly hoses today use patented water restrictors that control pressure and help avoid soil erosion and puddling.  A good hose will use at least 50% less water than a traditional garden hose.

Lighter and More Flexible

Recycled polyurethane is 2-3 times lighter than all rubber hoses.  Look for a light hose that still contains a UV protective coating.  Without it, the hose could become cracked much easier after exposure to direct sunlight.

Drinking Safety

Everyone who has taken a drink for a garden hose has wondered (or at least they should!) about just what kinds of things the water picks up while traveling from the spigot to the other end of the hose before drinking.  With today’s eco-friendly hoses, this is no longer a concern.   As with other products bearing the name, “green” garden hoses use non-toxic substances and are completely safe to drink from.

Environmentally safe garden hoses come in all sizes and lengths.  So next time you go to replace your old hose, consider one that is not only easier to use, but better for the environment as well.

Technical Details

* Drinking water safe/Lead free
* Constructed of FDA approved materials for all water contact surfaces assuring taste-free and odor free water.
* Complies with California toy standards for material safety.
* Made with reduced material weighing up to 8% less than standard 5/8″ hoses, yet maintains strength and durability.
* Reflex Mesh technology assures Kinkfree chores day in and day out. Guaranteed not to kink or tangle.

Product Description

Eco Smart and Family Safe water hose * Lead-free and drinking water safe * Reduced material for less weight with equal strength * Guaranteed not to kink or tangle * Reduced flow rate conserves water * Complies with RoHS standards and with California toy standards for material safety * 9/16″ x 75′

This guaranteed never to kink hose may be one of the last hoses you will ever buy. It has a lifetime replacement warranty and is drinking water safe. Lead-free construction and compliant with 2009 California toy standards sets the standard for Eco-Friendly hoses. 9/16″ inside diameter maintains water pressure but reduces flow volume by 35% to help conserve water. Made with reduced material weighing up to 8% less than standard 5/8″ hoses, yet maintains strength and durability.