Hydration is essential in the hot summer season, and water bottles are perfect for carrying water wherever you go. Not only is it convenient for travel, but it is also suitable for commuting to work or school. They save money because you don’t have to run to vending machines to buy beverages in PET bottles, and they contribute to reducing plastic waste.
Here are seven recommended eco-friendly water bottles that might meet your needs:
1. MOMO concept “Mug Bottle Cube”
The concept of these Californian-design bottles is to “add excitement to life.” Japanese craftsmanship breathed life into these unique bottles. From the start, these bottles have been made for women, allowing them to drink their beverages without leaving lipstick on the bottle mouths.
2. Klean Kanteen (Insulated TKPro)
Klean Kanteen is a family-owned company in Northern California. In 2004, the company created a BPA-free, reusable, stainless steel bottle as an alternative to disposable PET bottles.
Their TKPro bottle is a plastic-free multifunctional bottle with a double-wall stainless steel lid, which can be used as a cup. The unique design of the spout allows the drink to be poured easily from any angle!
There are three sizes available (500ml, 750ml and 1000ml) which you can choose according to your needs.
3. Klean Kanteen (Insulated Classic Bottle)
Klean Kanteen’s “Insulated Classic Bottle” is noteworthy for its excellent heat and cold insulation function. The rust-resistant stainless-steel bottle finished with a new “Klean Coat™” lasts a long time. More importantly, the coat is made exclusively from ingredients friendly to the human body and the environment. Available in 9 colors.
4. nalgene “Bottle Wide Mouth 1.0L Tritan”
New York brand nalgene originally started in 1949 making plastic goods for laboratories. Now, nalgene continues to develop products that “make life simple and takes the natural environment into consideration.”
Many people have probably come across a nalgene water bottle before. Backpackers and campers all over the world love it because of its lightness and functionality. The BPA-free material uses environmentally friendly “saturated polyester resin.” Moreover, no plastic odor is transferred to the drinks, and its durability prevents any leakage from happening.
5. Earthwell “Roaster Loop Bottle”
Earthwell is a stainless-steel brand founded in Portland, Oregon, in 2018. Scott Rolfson, who worked for many years at a manufacturer developing the industry’s first stainless-steel double vacuum insulated bottle, founded Earthwell to reach new heights of bottle making. With its stylish designs that embody Oregon’s culture, the bottles have attracted attention.
Their “Roaster Loop Bottle” is a stainless-steel bottle with a high heat/cold insulation performance. Behind it is the bottle’s body that adopts the Temp Lock™ vacuum insulation structure with double walls made of stainless steel.
1% of their sales are donated, so you can contribute to environmental preservation activities with your purchase!
6. stojo “water bottle”
Stojo is a collapsible coffee cup with a mission to end disposable culture. The brand started in New York in 2014 when the brand’s founder, Julian, moved to New York. He saw a pile of abandoned coffee cups and was immediately roused to do something about the disposable culture we face today.
The cups are convenient to collapse and tuck into your bag wherever you go. Even the LL sizes hold large capacities of 590 ml and change quickly into a small round shape after drinking. Also, the strap on the lid can be hooked on a bicycle or a bag! Moreover, the silicone cups are dishwasher and microwave-safe, BPA/lead/phthalic acid-free, and do not use adhesives or chemicals.
7. Pearl Metal “Plastic Block Style Aqua Bottle BPA Free”
Pearl Metal is a company that develops and sells houseware used in kitchens and living rooms. Their BPA-free lightweight aqua bottles are perfect for carrying drinks at room temperature. The scale inscribed on the side is convenient for people to make powdered drinks like protein. The bottles are light, so they are popular amongst people who do yoga or go to the gym. Different sizes of the same series can be stacked and stored in the refrigerator like blocks.
Translated by Ayako Karino.
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