The penta water company, dedicated to keeping the environment as pure as its water, is taking the bold step of turning to one of natures more prolific resources limestone for its new packaging. In collaboration with earth first packaging, penta is the first company in the bottledwater industry to convert its plasticbased bopp labels to thermostone&trade. This environmentally friendly alternative to traditional packaging materials eliminates all bopp and pulpbased material from the label and is 100 percent recyclable and degradable.thermostone&trade is made with a patented process that creates a bright white sheet that prints well, is machineready and is perfect for the natural products industry. By converting labels to this limestonebased product, penta will enhance its commitment to the environment by utilizing a product that eliminates use of trees, bleach, oil and formaldehyde, and greatly reduces use of water during the manufacturing process. The labels require less energy to produce than those using pvc or plastic, resulting in lower carbon emissions and a smaller environmental footprint. In addition to the environmentally friendly elements of the manufacturing process, the recyclable and degradable aspects of the label ensure we are decreasing pressure on our nations landfills. Penta water is the worlds only patented water. Pentas 13step stateoftheart system purifies the water more vigorously than other waters, then spins it during an 11hour patented process that energizes the water, creating antioxidant activity with no additives, which neutralizes free radicals in the body. Penta water company produces penta in a stateoftheart bottling facility in carlsbad, calif. Currently, penta is available nationwide in approximately 3,500 retail outlets, and is sold internationally in australia, canada and japan. For more information, visit www.pentawater.com.