Comments on: Safe Water Bottles

By: Brett

Brett — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 12:39:08 +0000

Jodee…thanks. That seems like a great product for people who can’t filter the water they put into their water bottles!

By: Jodee

Jodee — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 21:14:38 +0000

Check out purewater2go.com. Filter as you drink. Safe, BPA-free bottles with replaceable filters, can be used hundreds of times. Filter reduces chlorine, heavy metals, odor and bad taste. Save money, save your health, save the planet.

By: dave

dave — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 14:38:21 +0000

I think we should focus on glass too. Use it for packaging darn near everything we eat. Have the companies focus on the eye catching label rather than the packaging material. Recycle ALL glass by getting paid for it, after you crush it, by the pound. Why is this so difficult? Can you imagine the effect on the environment? You plastics companies, make tables and chairs and toolboxes and toys…but use glass for food…yay!

By: Brett

Brett — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 13:29:29 +0000

Note: You are incorrect. Nalgene has a BPA free version: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001QID7ZU?ie=UTF8&tag=sheebala-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001QID7ZU

By: NOTE

NOTE — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 03:25:23 +0000

NOTICE:
THIS ARTICLE IS MISLEADING:
NALGENE BOTTLES THAT ARE BPA FREE STILL READ -Recycleable #7- UNDERNEATH.

By: SteveO

SteveO — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:35:49 +0000

The glass bottle mention here at “livinglavidaverde.net is “$$$ TWENTY BUCKS”

Seriously why not just use a glass bottle you can aquire about anywhere for much cheaper?

By: Brandy

Brandy — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 05:48:27 +0000

I know someone already mentioned the glass bottles at http://www.livinglavidaverde.net but I just wanted to put my vote in for them too! I have been using mine for about 8 months and I still love it…unlike my metal and plastic bottles which sit in my cupboard b/c they get a gross taste

By: John G

John G — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 15:56:57 +0000

Great tip!Thanks for sharing that with all of us.

John G

By: Ryan

Ryan — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 02:49:09 +0000

There are a lot of great choices out there if you want to avoid non reusable plastic containers. Non reusable plastic containers are not only bad for us, but the majority of them are not recycled, thus ending up in our landfills and sadly our oceans (see “Plastic Gyre”). While I know that some of the options mentioned are “safer” options, I have tried most of them. There is still some concern even for lab hardened plastic like Nalgene, and the aluminum bottles eventually get these weird white dots inside. Try Glass! If you want a great reusable glass bottle(or just some advice), check out http://www.livinglavidaverde.net. There is nothing like drinking out of glass.

By: Brett

Brett — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 20:39:32 +0000

To be honest, I’d rather be safe than sorry. That said, PC is most likely to leach BPA during it initial use and after prolonged use. Heat increases the likelihood of leaching as well. You should replace your bottle every 6 months or whenever it is worn. When you buy a new bottle wash it out with warm water and a mild detergent and let it dry at room temperature. Do not wash your bottle in the dish washer or leave in direct sunlight. Only use it for cold beverages and never fill it with hot liquids. While it is important to keep the bottle clean and bacteria-free, avoid strong detergents and bleach as they can facilitate leaching.

Hope this helps!

By: Reed

Reed — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 19:45:24 +0000

So since my knee surgery, I’ve been mixing my protein powder up in a #7 bottle. If it’s only in there for a few minutes (basically the time it takes me to drink the sucker), is that “less bad”? I knew that #3 was really, really bad, but of course never bothered to look up my #7 bottle online.

By: Josly

Josly — Sat, 31 May 2008 15:22:27 +0000

We can’t imagine a world without plastic. Low quality plastic should have been banned by the authorities.

By: longislandette

longislandette — Tue, 27 May 2008 00:08:59 +0000

I like the Nalgene option although it can sometimes be hard to find.

By: Jordan

Jordan — Tue, 20 May 2008 21:03:25 +0000

I have to second the recommendation for Sigg. I LOVE my Sigg bottle. Very lightweight, sturdy and the bottle doesn’t affect the flavor of the water at all.