Lotus Vita Filter Cartridge

Hello Marco,
thank you for your message.
Sustainability and environmentally conscious action is also a major concern for us.
Unfortunately, there are currently no alternatives to the filter systems with plastic coating.
It is extremely complicated to use glass, for example, but we are working on appropriate solutions. Unfortunately, it is not yet foreseeable when these will be available.
Best regards,
Your Green

Hello Claudia,

thank you very much for your message.

Lotus Vita answers the question: "Are there bisphenol or other plasticizers in the plastic of Lotus Vita devices?"
as follows:
"All plastics used by Lotus Vita are TÜV Süd tested and food safe.
The Lotus filter cartridges are made of single-grade PP (polypropylene), this material is particularly neutral. The housing of the Lotus cartridges is elaborately highly polished, which minimizes contact and interaction with the water.
Bisphenol A is not used in any Lotus Vita product.
Lotus Vita filters are produced with ultrasound, click system or heat, adhesives are not used.
We are aware of the responsibility and do our best to provide high quality products for our customers."

Best regards,
Your GreenSmoothies.com Team

Hello Beate,
thank you for your message.
Since the water consumption is different for each user and water qualities vary, it is difficult to name an exact lifetime of a filter cartridge.
It is generally said, at 2 – 8 litres of water consumption per day, the cartridge lasts 2-3 months.
Unfortunately, there is no indication of when replacement is necessary.
Best regards,
Your GrueneSmoothies.com Team

Hello Lena,

thank you very much for your message

The cartridge and the housing itself do not emit any harmful substances. The plastic used, is a "good" plastic, however, we ourselves are proponents of plastic-free items
The effective microorganisms provide re-mineralization of the filtered water. Result: The pH value of the water shifts to slightly alkaline and tastes wonderfully soft.
The eM absolutely harmless to health

Best regards from Berlin!

Betsy

Hello Krissi,

Thank you very much for your message.

Bacteria and harmful germs cannot form if the water remains hygienic, i.e., you should filter at least 2.0 litres of water per day and change the cartridge every 2-3 months

Kind regards from Berlin!

Betsy from the GrueneSmoothies.com team

Hello Iris,

Thank you very much for your question.
For all filters that filter with activated carbon, a so-called iodine number (iodine retention capacity) is always specified.
The iodine number is the decisive parameter for the adsorption performance of an activated carbon filter and is given in mg/g.
This is the standard procedure for liquid applications.

So, it actually not only is about the exemplary iodine, but about molecules in general.

Germany is considered to be an iodine deficiency area anyway, but nowadays, you can easily supply yourself with iodine,
e.g., via iodized salt or food supplements.

All the best,
Your GrueneSmoothies.com team

Hi Susie,

Thank you very much for your message.

The individual cartridges do not come with a lime filter pad.
A Lime filter package that should last a year can be found here: Lotus Vita Limescale Filter Pad - Annual Set.

Best regards from Berlin :-)
Betsy from the GrueneSmoothies.com team

Hello Kiki,

thank you very much for your message.

Unfortunately, you are right, the filter is made of plastic.
It is very difficult to make this component from glass, many manufacturers are working on this project!

Best regards from Berlin
Your GrueneSmoothies.com team

Hello Gi,

Thank you for your question.
According to the manufacturer, you can dispose them in the residual waste.

Many greetings,
Your GrueneSmoothies.com Team

Hello Kerstin,

thank you very much for your question.

We only offer the lime filter pads as pre-filters for the Lotus filter carafes in our store
If the performance water in your case has a low lime content, then according to the manufacturer it would make sense to use the micro sponge as a pre-filter

Many greetings

Your GrueneSmoothies.com team

Hello Josef,

thank you very much for your question.

Microplastics, such as those used in toothpaste, sunscreen or various exfoliants, are filtered out.
Unfortunately, we cannot tell you exactly what the situation would be like with your water tanks.

Kind regards from Berlin
Your GrueneSmoothies.com Team