Safe Water Bottles

You might not think much before taking a swig out of that one-time-use plastic water bottle. But what if you knew that these bottles can leak potentially dangerous chemicals? And what if you knew just how bad these disposable plastic water bottles are for the environment? Maybe you’d consider searching for safe water bottle alternatives.

It’s an unfortunate truth that not all water bottles can be classified as safe water bottles. Many of them, in fact, can harbor bacteria and other germs. They’re also unsafe to our planet, with so many of then ending up clogging landfills.

Unfortunately, some of the more commonly bought plastic water bottles are some of the least safe. How many times have you bought bottled water from your local gas station or grocery store? Often, this water comes packaged in plastic water bottles. And often, these bottles are made of polyethylene terephthalate, or PET, plastic.

These water bottles have several problems. For one thing, they leak chemicals after repeated use. They are also breeding grounds for bacteria, which loves to grow in the cracks and crinkles of these plastic bottles. And because most users simply toss these plastic bottles in the trash after one use, they aren’t even friendly to the planet. Few would rank these plastic products as safe water bottles.

Fortunately, there are better alternatives. You might choose instead to take a reusable plastic bottle with you on your next job or bicycle ride. These bottles are usually made of a more durable plastic. They also are not made to be thrown away quickly, which makes them better for the environment. Unfortunately, there is one factor that prevents these alternatives from ranking as completely safe water bottles.

The problem is that these bottles can leak dangerous chemicals such as Bisphenol A, which is better known to most as BPA. This is a synthetic hormone that some studies suggest may cause prostate cancer. This fact prevents these bottles from ranking as safe bottles.

If you’re on the hunt for a safe water bottle for your next hike, camping trip or long bike ride, there are alternatives for you to consider. You might try buying an aluminum bottle that you can reuse as often as you’d like. These bottles are often tall and skinny. They also come in a rainbow’s variety of colors. They are safe because they are not made of plastic. Because of this, you won’t have to worry that you’ll be drinking any leaking chemicals when you take a swig of water. These aluminum bottles are not only safe bottles, they’re also good for the environment because their owners don’t toss them after one drink.

Another top variety of safe water bottle is the reusable stainless steel bottle. For one thing, these bottles are tough. They are not likely to crack or shatter. The smooth stainless steel surfaces also provide little opportunity for bacteria to grow. Chemicals do not leak from stainless steel water bottles, either, eliminating that safety concern. And because they, too, are reusable, they won’t end up clogging landfills. This all makes stainless steel water bottles a wise choice for anyone looking for a safe water bottle.

Joseph Bill is in constant search for the “perfect” water bottle and reviews stainless steel water bottles and writes about safe water bottles on his website Safe Water Bottle Review.

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Safe Water Bottles knows that there is a lot of information available about BPA. In an effort to simplify our readers’ search, Safe Water Bottles has answered a few of the most frequently asked questions about BPA for you!

What is BPA?

BPA is the abbreviation used for bisphenol A, a synthetic chemical compound that was originally discovered in 1891. It is an industrial chemical compound that is used to make a type of plastic called polycarbonate, which is in turn used to make many of the products we use each day such as sports equipment, compact discs and DVDs, eyeglasses, and even infant formula!

Why is BPA harmful to humans?

BPA has been found to have several negative impacts on the reproductive systems of both men and women in lab studies. BPA mimics hormones, especially estrogen, and the effects on animals tested proved to be quite disturbing. Some of the side effects of the exposure to BPA were a delay in puberty and lower body weights compared to animals not exposed to BPA in unsafe levels.
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As with everything in this world, there are pros and cons of even the best of products. Safe Water Bottles prides itself on giving our readers honest and upfront information about the many safe alternatives to single-use water bottles and BPA containing reusable water bottles.

Aluminum water bottles are a lightweight and reusable option among metal water bottles. They are available from many distributors both online and in stores, in a variety of sizes and colors.

Most aluminum water bottles have liners which prevent any leaching of the aluminum into the beverage it contains. If the aluminum container isn’t lined, it should be scrutinized very closely, and most times avoided, as exposure to aluminum has been conclusively linked to Alzheimer’s disease. Many unlined bottles when tested in laboratory settings were shown to leach more than twice the amount of harmful chemicals into its contents than was considered acceptable for human consumption.
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We all know how important staying hydrated is to our health. Many people now carry around a colorful, hard plastic or stainless steel water bottle with them everywhere they go. They accommodate the busy lifestyles that many people have. They are easy to carry to work, to the gym, and convenient for kids to carry to sports practices. They are also a green alternative to disposable, clear water bottles. However, studies now show that these trendy plastic bottles, while being friendly to the environment, may actually be harmful to your health.

Harmful chemicals like bisphenol-A (BPA) can leach from the plastic. Exposure to BPA has been linked to conditions such as irregular heart beat and arrhythmia. It has also been linked to diabetes, cancer, heart disease and development problems in children.

Stainless steel water bottles offer a solution that is safe for you and also for the environment. Safe water bottles contain no BPA that can leach into the liquid inside. Many manufacturers offer stainless steel water bottles in a myriad of colors, patterns and styles to fit any age and personality.

Don’t be fooled. Aluminum water bottles are not safe water bottles. Aluminum bottles can also leach chemicals into the liquid inside, so they must be lined with plastic, which contains BPA. Stainless steel water bottles, when they are stainless steel both inside and out, are the safest water bottles. There are no liners, and therefore, no exposure to harmful BPA.

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Stainless steel water bottles contain no bisphenol-A (BPA) which can leach into the liquid inside, and cause health problems such as diabetes, cancer, heart disease and arrhythmia. These safe water bottles are available in a huge variety of sizes, colors, and patters to suit anyone’s personality. Not all metal bottles are stainless steel water bottles. Aluminum water bottles do not offer the BPA-free protection that stainless steel bottles do. Aluminum bottles have to be coated, as exposure to the chemicals in aluminum has been linked to Alzheimer’s disease. They are normally coated with plastic, which contains BPA, and does not offer the safety that pure stainless steel water bottles do.