The Best Five Reusable Water Bottles
NALGENE
http://www.nalgene-outdoor.com/
Nalgene is a popular reusable water bottle brand, that makes several BPA-free products. They have created the NALGENE Choice website (http://www.nalgenechoice.com/) to help consumers choose the specifics they want in a water bottle. Their reusable water bottles come in a variety of sizes from 16 oz. to 48 oz. and a variety of materials, including polycarbonate (PC), high density polyethylene (HDPE), low density polyethylene (LDPE), polypropylene (PP).
SIGG
http://www.mysigg.com/
SIGG is a popular brand of aluminum and stainless steel reusable water bottles. They have a variety of styles of reusable water bottles, including classic, sport, lifestyle, and kids bottles. These range in prices from $17.99 to $29.99. There are a variety of caps available for their reusable water bottles, as well, including sport, screw, ABT (Active Bottle Top), and kids caps.
Klean Kanteen
http://kleankanteen.com/
Klean Kanteen's reusable water bottles are made out of stainless steel and are available in two styles and various sizes. The sippy bottles have sippy style cap for children, are 12 oz., and cost $17.95 for the original style and $19.95 for one of their 6 "kolor" choices. Their other original Kanteen's are available with sport, flat, or loop caps, whereas their "kolor" Kanteen's are currently only available with loop caps. (However, you may purchase additional tops from their website.) They range in size from 12 to 40 oz. and in price from $14.95 to $27.95.
Platypus
http://www.platypushydration.com
Platypus offers an unusual style of reusable water bottle that has a collapsible design for ease of storage, yet is strong enough to withstand freezing or boiling. Their products are made with a multi-layer laminate of polyethylene film and urethane and are available in 3 sizes: 17 oz., 34 oz., and 80 oz. Their reusable water bottles range in price from $6.95 to $9.95.
Love Bottle
http://www.lovebottle.net/
Love bottle offers reusable glass water bottles that are partially made from recycled glass, and the bottle caps are ceramic swing tops. They offer bottles in two sizes, 500 and 1000 mL, and range in price from $12 to $19. A fun fact about Love Bottles is that many of them are customizable - just check out the website for ideas.
All of the bottle styles I have listed here are BPA free and great for reusing. Many of the companies listed also donate to environmental causes. Check out each of their websites for up to date information on how they have been helping the environment, and remember, using a reusable water bottle allows you to help the environment, too!
Another Source:
http://lifehacker.com/399757/choose-a-safe-reusable-water-bottle
Published by Britt Baker
I am a vegetarian who is dedicated to doing my part to preserving the environment. I am a member of the Green Party, and I have previously worked for the non-profit environmental organization Clean Water Act... View profile
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14 Comments
Post a CommentJan, I did some research, and from what I understand, Aluminum bottles are safe to use for drinking water. Just make sure there is no BPA in the enamel lining of the aluminum bottles. Although, I feel glass to be safest, from what I've read, aluminum and stainless steel seem to be very safe, as well. Although, stainless steel may even be slightly safer than aluminum, both seem to be very safe.
Hi Aurora, I drink lots of water. I admit that I would get the plastic bottles and re-use them. My father does and he feels more healthy for it: afterall, he isn't drinking soda. But, I started drinking from glass when I had heard about the chemicals. I did not know that there were such companies out there and I will check out each website. Quite informative -- and some don't seem to be too expensive, especially since you are re-using them. my only question is: is the aluminum also safe????
Thank you, everyone! I'm sorry to hear about those people, J. I hope my article is very helpful to them and others! :)
Another helpful article. I switched from Nalgene to the stainless bottles recently.
We like the Nalgene bottles in my family.
You're welcome, Kassidy! I'm glad you enjoyed my article!
I esp like the Platypus one with the collapsible design. Thanks for the valuable info!
I'm glad you enjoyed it and learned something from my article, Pattie! :)
Interesting article. I didn't realize there were so many different kinds.
Thanks, Kristie! I'm glad you enjoyed my article :)