The rubber trees don’t need to be cut down to harvest latex, so rubber tapping is not damaging to the forests. Trees need to grow to be at least 6 years old and 6 inches in diameter before they’re ready to be tapped. Once they’re ready, they’re tapped about once every two days but are often rested, especially after a period of particularly heavy tapping. By doing this a tree can be useful for up to 20 years! verifyErrors }}{{ message }}{{ /verifyErrors }}{{ The bottle is made from 100% biodegradable and natural latex, if cared for correctly this hot water bottle can last a very long time, and once the bottle has reached the end of its life it can be disposed of and will break down naturally. The knitted cotton cover is made from 100% natural cotton and features gorgeous knitted designs. DO NOT fill your bottle from a tap or other domestic water system as this can prematurely degrade the product.

SEAMLESS STRETCH & FLEX PERIOD PANTS Fits 4 sizes in one underwear for a perfect fit first time! SIZES The solution to your winter woes is here! Cold feet or hands, cramps, headache, toothache or simply trying to keep warm is looking more expensive than ever, look no further than a 100% natural rubber hot water bottle. This handy bottle can hold up to 2l of hot water and will keep warm for hours, especially with the stunning knitted cover protecting and insulating your hot water bottle. Pre warm your pillows and stay cosy the sustainable way.Natural rubber is seen as one of the world’s most essential raw materials and makes up about 30% of the total rubber used annually. It’s hard to say which is “better” when it comes to natural vs synthetic rubber, as both have different properties and are therefore better used in different applications, and both are probably more important than you might first realise (they’re used in medical devices, toys, aircraft and car tyres and all sorts of other things). But it’s easy to say which is better in terms of the environmental impact: natural rubber wins pretty easily. It’s sustainable and biodegradable, rubber trees absorb more carbon dioxide than even the tropical rainforest (because of their leaf density), and it lives a green life – throughout the harvesting, manufacturing, recycling and use. Warning! Hot water bottles can be dangerous & cause burns if they are not cared for or used in the proper way, they should always be filled by a responsible adult, be careful! This water bottle makes a perfect gift any time of year, but is particularly good for winter season. Keep your friends and family warm without worrying about excess emissions, landfill or pesky heating bills! As you know, a hot water bottle is simply a heat retaining bottle that you fill with hot water, and it helps with easing pain or just keeping you (or your bed!) warm.

Natural rubber is extracted from the “rubber tree” or Hevea brasiliensis, as latex milk. It is harvested by using a hooked knife and removing a thin layer of bark (about 6.4mm, or a quarter of an inch) in a downward half spiral of the tree trunk, allowing the latex to run down into a collecting cup. It takes a lot of skill to be able to tap correctly, but if done right, the tapping panel can yield latex for up to five hours. The farmers tap during the cool hours of the night or very early morning because when the temperature rises too much the latex will coagulate and seal the cut. Cold use: Continuous freezing and heating of the rubber, especially in hard water areas may reduce the lifespan of the natural bottle. For this reason, we recommend using one bottle for freezing and one for heating. ALWAYS expel air from the bottle by lowering it carefully onto a flat surface until the water appears at the opening. Synthetic rubber, however, is not at all good for the environment and impacts it a significant amount. All kinds of synthetic rubber are made using petrochemicals such as petroleum and natural gas, using a process called vulcanisation (meaning to harden using sulphur at a high temperature, usually between 140-160°C).

Smaller items will be delivered using Royal Mail 24. Larger items delivered via FedEx or ParcelForce. When you are not using your bottle, drain it completely and keep with the stopper removed in a cool, dry, dark place - NOT the airing cupboard as the fluctuation in heat from any boiler or water tank will adversely affect the bottle, on or near a radiator, under the sink where chemicals can degrade the quality of the bottle, or where it will be exposed to sunlight.