When choosing a safe water bottle the most important factor to consider is the material it is made of. Small amounts of the materials you eat or drink out of eventually end up in your body. Common materials that water bottles are made of include plastics, metals, and glass. Each of these materials has advantages and disadvantages when making a safe water bottle. Plastic Most water bottles are made of plastic. Plastic is a petroleum-based resin that is popular with water bottle manufacturers because it is easily molded or extruded. Most of today’s water... 

I was recently contacted by a representative of Pacific Cornetta, a company which “creates products for home, office, travel and outdoor recreation including insulated mugs, vacuum bottles, water bottles, and accessories.” They have some nice looking products and I recommend taking a look at their website. The reason I was contacted is because the company has a new line of stainless steel water bottles known as the Liquid Solution Cascade which will be released to the public in January 2009. They sent me a water bottle to demo. A more comprehensive... 

There is much debate on the internet about the safety of SIGG water bottles. Much of the debate arises from the fact that there has been little to no research on their safety compared to stainless steel and plastic water bottles. In this article I will go over the limited information available (and why it is limited) and ultimately try to answer the question: are SIGG water bottles safe? What we know for sure about SIGG water bottles is that the exterior is made of aluminum while the interior is lined with a “water based epoxy resin.” The liner is added... 

A short video by ABC news on the dangers of bisphenol A.  Read More →

This recent study using mice shows that bisphenol A can be dangerous to your health. This studies shows that BPA can give you a higher chance obesity, diabetes and cancer.  Read More →

Stainless steel is defined as a steel alloy with a minimum of 11.5% chromium content. The name comes from the fact that stainless steel does not stain, corrode or rust as easily as ordinary steel. 300 series stainless steels (of which water bottles are made) comprise over 70% of total stainless steel production. They contain a maximum of 0.15% carbon, a minimum of 16% chromium and sufficient nickel and/or manganese to retain an austenitic structure at all temperatures from the cryogenic region to the melting point of the alloy. A typical composition of 18%... 

Stainless steel water bottles are cleaned easily with baking soda or distilled vinegar. A new water bottle should be soaked in water and vinegar overnight. This will get rid of the metallic taste that can be a source of complaint. Water bottles can also be cleaned by putting some rice with vinegar and shaking well.  Read More →

Most are made of 18/8 food-grade stainless steel (Guyot Designs uses 18/10 surgical grade stainless steel). They are made in China. Most companies claim that their bottles are made “responsibly” in China. Since most stainless steel water bottles are not insulated, they are not good for hot liquids (This can be overcome by using an insulating tote). Freezing is not recommended Drinking out of stainless steel may seem quite different at first, but accustoming oneself to this material does not take long. Stainless steel doesn’t insulate very well and will... 

This Today Show segment explains the dangers of some plastic water bottles and which ones are safe.  Read More →

In this article from the Wall Stree Journal, Peter Waldman discusses the affects of Bisphenol-A in low doses. Go to the article  Read More →