5 eco-friendly water bottles to reuse, rehydrate, refill

i'm looking for more economical methods to carry my water. these stainless steel bottles are so expensive...and glass isn't a good option for those of us who tend to be a bit more clumsy. i also find that glass bottles generally don't seal as well so they aren't good to throw in a gym back or work tote. anyone have a cheap alternative?

Unfortunately, the camelback bottle (which is fantastic) shown in this article is likely one made of the unsafe plastic. Per the Today show not too long ago as well as other research I've done online, the numbers 3, 6 and 7 are the dangerous ones. Camelback does make a safe bottle with #2 plastic, but they only come in blue and silver - not quite as fun colors, but they're safe and you still get the great camelback lid.

Tap water is an extremely low-cost solution to bottled water, but for those who don't like the chlorinated taste should look into a home purification system. They'll cost $200-$300 initially, but you'll save huge amounts of money long term. Another thing I would recommend is don't drink out of plastic - period! Use a stainless steel or glass container. With all the reports coming out on plastic, I'd recommend you stay away from them reguardless of what is being published. The purer the water, the more likely it is going to interact with plastic. That's why NOBODY should be drinking water from plastic - ever!

It's nice in a way to not see Nalgene bottles featured here. The type of plastic they're made from is the kind that leaches BPA into your water- this stuff is an endocrine disrupter that essentially screws with your body's hormones. Anything made of plastic with a 7 on the bottom of it has the potential to do this, and the more you use them, the more likely they are to offgas into your water. My husband and I have shelved ours for the time being, but once we start going back to the gym hardcore (I'm 8 months pregnant and am taking a break from the gym)we'll likely pick up a couple of Sigg bottles

for another great SIGG water bottle option, check out greensender.com. it's a great black SIGG water bottle with a fairly subtle greensender logo. it's very sleek and a bit glam!

Where do you purchase these SIGG Bottles? Please....I want one!

I bought a SIGG bottle last summer at my local REI store after hearing about the BPA issue and have been pleased with it ever since. I recently ordered two more bottles from mysigg.com but have had similar difficulties getting my order filled. I have sent emails and called the phone numbers available but have not received a response. I would suggest avoiding this retailer if at all possible.

SFH - were you able to resolve your order with mysigg.com? If so, do you (or anyone else) have any suggestions for how to work with them?

Where do you purchase these SIGG Bottles? Please....I want one!

Hi someone asked where you can buy these sigg bottles. I shop at this store for some of my earth friendly gear. They have some cute choices!
http://www.greenstuffconnection.com Check their Home Gift Section!

To buy a SIGG go to sigg.com or onlinefitness.com. I just put in my order for one. Can't wait to get it!

Everyone should wait-&see before purchasing a SIGG: I bought one near Christmas and treated it like a beautiful, shiny blue baby ... and it was leaking by February. The retailer through Amazon bounced my complaint to the manufacturer's representative (MySigg.com) and they have given me the cold & unprofessional shoulder for over six weeks -- ignoring my three telephone calls and one e-mail. I e-mailed SIGG-Corporate over a week again (it's now April 23!) and have yet to get a response. I love the notion of stylish reusable bottles; that's why I bought a SIGG in the first place. However, as I want this bottle to be something to USE rather than to HAVE, I am disappointed by the leak and the horrible customer service.

Are Klean Kanteens more reliable? Is Klean Kanteen a responsible company when problems arise? Look for answers to those questions as you think twice about buying your own leaky SIGG.

Speaking of disposable water bottles. How much water do you think is on the shelf in all the stores all over the world? For something we don't manufacture, we sure know how to waste it. The oceans salinity levels are rising, and we have the answer sitting on the shelves at the grocery store. Not very green huh? I'm glad that some are promoting re-usable bottles, now if we can just get folks to get used to tap water.

i take a water bottle to work every day. have it in my work area. i am glad that I went to this page. i shall go out and buy on of these bottles. Very interesting. I never knew this. thanks for the infol

I absolutely LOVE my Sigg stainless steel water bottles! They keep my water colder longer and are more healthy for both me and the enivronment. Plus they come in super cute colors and designs! What's not to love?

Thanks for highlighted some great bottles here and getting the word out.

You can buy SIGG products at www.mysigg.com

Amazon.com has a ton of Sigg options, or go to siggstore.com. Happy shopping!

am i the only person here who hates the taste of water i drink tea all day .Maybe its a British thing but i feel better with a hot steaming cup of tea clasped between my hands.

The numbers on the bottom of plastic bottles are recycling codes. Specifically they are resin identification codes. "It is NOT a measure of safety, but indicates what an item is made from so that recycling plants know how to categorize and recycle it." (straight from CamelBak's website, emphasis mine)

This issue in particular has been mishandled by the media, with many people passing false information and citing shaky sources or something overheard in the name of expertise.

While BPA only exists in #7 bottles, not all #7 bottles have BPA. It's the same as saying all mammals are giraffes - SOME mammals may be giraffes, but not all.

i got my kids and hubby into thermos brand funtainers they are stainless steel tumblers with great prints with a cover that pops open with a straw we got the kids one last summer and they really work and hold up well. i use tap water thats filtered only for everything. we usually just drink water or some juice or coffee every so often and my kids and i do milk as well. my husband enjoys the adult size funtainer alot because the cup dosent retain previouse flavores.so if he has coffee or water it dosnt tast funny or sopie like many plastic bottles do. the cup stays cold for 12 houres or hot for at least 6-7 hours.i find it really does what it is ment to do. if he puts in ice usually the ice dosen't melt untill atleast 6-7 hours later. he works a 12 hour shift in a hospital so he enjoys haveing it stay as cold as it was when his shift started. my daughter only likes ice cold warter or milk so i got the cup as a way for her drinks to stay cold in preschool. most times especially in summer camp it just cant be helped when things get warm so she didn't drink enough so now she has an amazing easy to use and clean cup she drinks from it every day and i fell safe knowing she is not ingesting harmeful toxins.

This bottle is awesome! It is stainless steel, and made with a special insulation so that the outside doesn't sweat! http://www.flylady.net/pages/FlyShop_swb.asp

The bottle also has a wide enough opening to add ice, and the bottle fits into the car drink holders.