SAN RAFAEL, Calif. (May, 10, 2004) – Fearful of what lies beneath? The potted plants may be a thriving bundle of color and life, but underneath, your deck is rotting, your hardwood floor has permanent water rings and your rug is a stained and moldy mess. Enter the SurfaceSaver™ by Worldwise, a circular recycled plastic ring that fits discreetly under planters to save hardwood floors, decks, carpeting, furniture and other valuable surfaces from damage due to water condensation.
Water condensation occurs on the outside of planters due to natural fluctuations in temperature and moisture. If a pot or planter sits directly on a surface such as wood or carpeting, accumulated moisture (that you can't always see!) can invade and degrade it. The SurfaceSaver features several small “feet” that elevate pots and planters up off valuable surfaces, allowing evaporation of moisture. Lifting the planter up and off of surfaces also encourages better air circulation under the pot, promoting healthy plant growth.
“Who hasn’t moved a planter, only to discover a dark, molded or discolored ring or mark underneath?” said Aaron Lamstein, president and chief executive officer of Worldwise, a leading supplier of environmentally responsible consumer products. “Worldwise has developed a product to combat this surface damage, and has also gone the extra mile by making the SurfaceSaver from post-consumer plastics. This way, we’re saving consumers the headache of repairing costly, unnecessary household damage while also saving landfills from an overflow of discarded plastic.”
Though lightweight and virtually undetectable when placed under planters, the SurfaceSaver is remarkably strong, supporting planters weighing up to 450 pounds. The SurfaceSaver is available in two colors – terra cotta and black – and in a variety of sizes ideal for planters of all sizes. For smaller houseplants, a 5-inch version is ideal; the 8- and 10-inch SurfaceSaver is available for standard sized pots; and a 14-inch size is appropriate for barrels and other large containers. As an added bonus, a second SurfaceSaver can be used between the pot and saucer to keep plant roots from sitting in collected water.
The Surface Saver (MSRP from $2.87 to $5.98 depending upon size) is available at major retailers nationwide. For more product information or to find a store that offers the SurfaceSaver near you, visit www.worldwise.com or call 800-967-5394.
Worldwise Inc., is a leading supplier and brand of environmentally responsible consumer products that are changing the way Americans feel about the look, feel, price and performance of products made from recycled, reclaimed or organic materials. Worldwise is guided by the principle of sustainability – a step beyond conservation that maintains the planet’s natural functions, resources and beauty. It contributes to this goal by providing useful products that enhance sustainable living through more than 15,000 stores nationwide and by educating consumers online at www.worldwise.com. To learn more about Worldwise products and sustainable living, contact Worldwise at 800-967-5394.
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