We all know the importance of drinking water every day. It’s such a vital element of good health, and its importance can’t be understated.
Your body is 60% water and your blood is about 90% water. Water is crucial for many bodily functions like lubricating the joints, delivering oxygen throughout the body preventing kidney damage, softening your skin and much more.
Plastic water bottles are ubiquitous, making drinking water readily available but they also litter the highways and landscape with unsightly trash.
When you want a good reusable water bottle what are your choices and which one is best?
Glass Water Bottle
Glass water bottles are very eco-friendly and they look great on a dining table. Glass bottles are healthy and risk-free in terms of toxic chemicals. They are very easy to recycle and can be decorative and elegant.
If you’re looking for a water bottle to take with you they aren’t the best option. They are very prone to breaking, making them unsafe. They just aren’t a good idea for the on-the-go lifestyle.
Ceramic Water Bottle
Ceramic is a relatively new material for reusable water cups. It has the benefit of being non-reactive in nature. Unlike plastic or metal containers, ceramic does not leach harmful chemicals or metallic tastes into the water. This ensures your beverage stays fresh and uncontaminated.
It is an excellent insulator. Frank Green ceramic water bottles can keep your cold drink cold longer. This is great for those hot Australian days when the thermometer is hitting 40 and you want your cold drinks cold.
Stainless Steel
Stainless steel is another popular choice for water bottles. These bottles are virtually indestructible and will last forever. They are almost impossible to break. Their long life span makes them an eco-friendly option. If you get a double-walled version they are very good at maintaining the temperature of your drink.
Their metallic surface can absorb heat and make them hot to the touch if left out in the sun. Some people think they give a metallic taste to the water and they can be expensive, compared to other types of bottles. Stainless steel bottles can be heavy and bulky.
Aluminium Water Bottles
Aluminium water bottles are popular because they are cheaper than other alternatives. To be safe they have to be lined with plastic, enamel or epoxy resin to prevent the metal from breaking down. You are exposed to potential leaching from the interior linings. And if the lining breaks down you can be exposed to consuming aluminium. Not a good choice.
Copper Water Bottles
Copper water bottles have been used in Ayurvedic medicine to improve the digestive system and overall health. Copper has natural anti-bacterial properties that help purify your water. Copper is also very good at neutralizing organic compounds that cause bad taste and odour.
Like other metal bottles, they can be heavy. They are also subject to discolouration due to oxidation.
With over 1,000,000 plastic water bottles disposed of each day in Australia, we can all do our part to minimize the effect of plastic water bottle waste on the environment.
