TRU Eco 2 Slice Toaster Review *

I’m pretty sure that we could win an Ugliest Toaster Award if we entered ours. We’ve been sporting a bottom-of-the-line, been using it since I was living in a dorm room, toaster for way too long. Most of our other appliances are black, so receiving the hip, conveniently black TRU Eco 2 Slice Toaster from Select Brands this week was a dream come true. I’m sure you question me when I use words like “dream come true” in reference to toasters, well, scoff if you must, but once you get a look at the TRU Eco Toaster, I think you’ll be dreaming of everything bagels and cream cheese too.

Eco Frienly Toaster

I could tell even from the packaging that I was going to love this baby! Upon closer examination of the box, I immediately learned several key points about the TRU Eco. Wondering what makes this toaster eco-friendly? I was too, and then I read this:

The True Eco is RoHS compliant. It meets or exceeds the RoHS (reduction of hazardous substances) standard by containing less than the permitted levels of potentially harmful materials.

The packaging for this toaster uses environmentally-friendly, natural, water-based late adhesives rather than potentially harmful petroleum-based glue.

This Carton consists of over 85%, post-consumer recycled materials, while the full color brand is compromized of 75-85% post-consumer recycled materials.

By closing the heat-insulating sealing slots of this toaster, one can achieve a twenty percent energy savings versus toasting without the slots sealed.

All components of this packaging are 100% recyclable. Please prolong the life of these materials by recycling when you are ready to discard them.

This packaging was printed using less harsh, soy-based inks rather than petroleum-based printing products.

Eco Frienly Toaster

Using the TRU Eco 2 Slice Toaster is actually quite fun! There are a series of green lights on the front of the device that act as a visual timer, and the dots dim as your toasting cycle draws to a close. I also love the fact that I can not only close the top of the toaster to harness energy when toasting, but also to keep dust and cat hair out of the toaster when it’s not in use.

Toaster Giveaway

And, to answer perhaps the most significant question, how it toasts, I was pleased to find two perfectly browned and crispy wheat thins just begging for cream cheese! I’m very happy with this unique toaster, and the fact that it is eco-friendly, for me, is a great perk!

Disclosure: Select Brands provided me with a Tru Eco Toaster for review. The opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. No additional compensation was received for this review.

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  1. Ellen Beck

    Ya had to send me there:) They have some really neat things- what I had never seen before is http://www.selectbrands.com/store/CC-2828PK.html It makes 8 mini cupcakes plus it gives you icing tips and everything else. Very neat!

    Posted On May 18, 2010 at 12:14 am REPLY
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  5. Why did you have to send me there? Now I have kitchen envy! I’d love to have one of their slow cookers!

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  14. Jenna Wood

    I’d love to have the Select Brands Eco Induction Cooker.
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  20. I like the Babycakes Cupcake Maker! My girls would love this!

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  24. Michele Cook

    We love waffles so we could use the TRU Waffle Maker in our home

    Posted On May 18, 2010 at 5:27 am REPLY
  25. Michele Cook

    i shared on facebook

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  26. I would love to own the BABY CAKES Cupcake Maker. So cute!!

    Posted On May 18, 2010 at 7:43 am REPLY
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  34. I love the Baby Cakes Cupcake Maker.

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  38. Irene S.

    What a lovely piece of machinery. I think it would fit quite nicely in my kitchen. Our household cannot do without our coffee – I think the ‘TRU Eco Single Serve Coffee Maker’ looks like a good buy. I like the single-serve french press, but the pods seem like a better, less-hassle way of getting one cup of coffee going.

    Posted On May 18, 2010 at 9:25 am REPLY
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    I’m following you on twitter @doodlefactory. I also follow your blog through another syndication, but that one’s not listed, so I won’t make a separate entry for it. :)

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  40. The babycakes looks pretty cool! I might gain a lot of weight though!

    Posted On May 18, 2010 at 12:11 pm REPLY
  41. Alison

    I would pick the TRU Waffle Maker.

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  45. I like the TRU 12 Cup Digital Coffee Maker Model: CM-1299 because it’s stainless like our new fridge!

    Posted On May 18, 2010 at 12:34 pm REPLY
  46. I like the Select Brands Kitchen selectives Griddle. First thing I thought when I seen it was “Wow! how nice would that be to make more than one pancake at a time !”

    **Yolie

    Posted On May 18, 2010 at 1:00 pm REPLY
  47. Clang

    I could really use their toaster oven or the slow cooker!

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  50. Carol

    I could really use this: Kitchen Selectives Can Opener
    Model: CN-8

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  59. Laura E

    I would love to try the tru 500 watt blender. we blend a lot in our house

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  62. SoDucky

    What a neat toaster! The TRU eco induction cooker looks really handy too.

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    Posted On May 18, 2010 at 2:09 pm REPLY
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  69. Jacquelyn Cannon

    I love baking and I would like the Babycakes Cupcake Maker.

    Posted On May 18, 2010 at 3:17 pm REPLY
  70. Great site! I like the Eco Induction Cooker

    Posted On May 18, 2010 at 3:21 pm REPLY
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    Posted On May 18, 2010 at 3:22 pm REPLY
  72. I follow Select on twitter

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  73. Lara

    Would love the kitchen selective mini chopper!
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    Posted On May 18, 2010 at 3:32 pm REPLY
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  77. I’d love the TRU Glass Top 4 in 1 Grill

    Posted On May 18, 2010 at 3:35 pm REPLY
  78. I’d like to try the tru eco single serve coffee maker.

    Posted On May 18, 2010 at 3:38 pm REPLY
  79. I would love to have the cast iron slow cooker. It is a think of beauty and believe it or not, my son keeps borrowing my old thing to cook for his girlfriend! (That way he focuses on her instead of playing chef when she shows up!)

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  83. Maureen

    I would so love the Kitchen Selectives Mini Chopper

    Posted On May 18, 2010 at 4:06 pm REPLY
  84. Rebecca Graham

    I could use the TRU 500 Watt Blender
    Model: BL-565 in my kitchen.

    Posted On May 18, 2010 at 4:13 pm REPLY
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  86. Peggy

    definately in need of a new hand mixer

    Posted On May 18, 2010 at 4:15 pm REPLY
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  92. I know you wanted a product other than this that would be great in my home, but in all honesty I prefer eco products and this is the one of the 5 that came up on the site that I would use and need in my home.

    Posted On May 18, 2010 at 4:30 pm REPLY
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    I would find the TRU 500 Watt Blender useful in my home.

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  97. Margaret Smith

    I’d also love to try the TRU ECO
    TRU Eco Single Serve Coffee Maker
    Model: TE-258
    Thanks so much.
    rickpeggysmith(at)aol(dot)com

    Posted On May 18, 2010 at 4:41 pm REPLY
  98. Margaret Smith

    I’m a google follower (rickpeggysmith)
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  106. Hannah

    Would love the single serve coffee maker

    Posted On May 18, 2010 at 5:34 pm REPLY
  107. NICHOLAS ELIAS NIEVES

    TE-258 SINGLE CUP COFFEE MAKER

    Posted On May 18, 2010 at 7:00 pm REPLY
  108. Kitchen Selectives 2 Slice Waffle Maker, I’ve always wanted a waffle maker and that one is so cute!! Thanks for the opportunity!

    Posted On May 18, 2010 at 8:31 pm REPLY
  109. I sub via email.

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  110. I follow as The Halton Mom.

    Posted On May 18, 2010 at 8:33 pm REPLY
  111. Steph

    I like their mini food chopper.

    Posted On May 18, 2010 at 9:05 pm REPLY
  112. Jessie D

    The Kitchen Selectives 4 Slice Toaster Oven (can you tell we need a toaster? How is it that toasted bread became such a big deal!?!)

    Posted On May 18, 2010 at 9:05 pm REPLY
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  115. Tonya Dean

    Sandwich Maker, Never had one but always thought one would be fun.

    Posted On May 18, 2010 at 9:22 pm REPLY
  116. bonnie

    I really need a new toaster, mine burns the toast no matter what the setting. I went to the site and found the other MUST have item,,,, I need the
    Silhouette Steam/Dry Iron for my sewing room….

    Posted On May 18, 2010 at 9:27 pm REPLY
  117. Julie Cutshaw

    main entry: My toaster just bit the dust so this would be a wonderful item to enjoy, I also like the KITCHEN SELECTIVES
    Kitchen Selectives 5 Qt Slow Cooker with .22oz Bonus Pot
    Model: SC-502pb
    $30.00 (is that not a great price for TWO items from Select Brands wow) thanks
    sewitupjulie at gmail dot com

    Posted On May 18, 2010 at 9:42 pm REPLY
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    I like the Kitchen Selectives Griddle

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    Posted On May 18, 2010 at 9:56 pm REPLY
  122. Donna Warrington

    I subscribe through e-mail

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    Posted On May 18, 2010 at 9:57 pm REPLY
  123. Donna Warrington

    I’m a facebook fan.

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    Posted On May 18, 2010 at 10:02 pm REPLY
  130. I would love the toaster~ this grill would be great too! http://www.selectbrands.com/store/CGG-24.html

    Posted On May 18, 2010 at 10:03 pm REPLY
  131. I follow you on twitter (I’m @scbrown929).

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  132. I also follow you with GFC :)

    Posted On May 18, 2010 at 10:04 pm REPLY
  133. Deb Anderson

    I love waffles, so the TRU Waffle Maker would find a welcome home in my kitchen! I could also use a good can opener, and the Kitchen Selectives Can Opener looks like a good one. And since my cookstove only has 2 burners that work (if you can call it that!) the TRU Eco Induction Cooker would be fabulous!

    Posted On May 18, 2010 at 10:17 pm REPLY
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  141. Amanda

    The TRU Waffle Maker would make sat mornings more fun @ our house. The kitchen would be beaming. :D

    Posted On May 18, 2010 at 10:51 pm REPLY
  142. I need a toaster so bad. The TRU toaster looks gorgeous.

    Posted On May 18, 2010 at 11:21 pm REPLY
  143. Ellen Ring

    I would love to have the Kitchen Selectives Griddle Model: GR-63.

    Posted On May 18, 2010 at 11:42 pm REPLY
  144. Definetely the waffle maker!! Why do people buy frozen waffles? Ok I know why, theyre convenient…but homemade ones are a million times better!!

    Posted On May 18, 2010 at 11:47 pm REPLY
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    I follow publicly

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  148. Meaghan F.

    The Kitchen Selectives Can Opener is neat; Ours never wants to work!

    Posted On May 19, 2010 at 12:29 am REPLY
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