How to Choose an Eco Friendly Water Drink Bottle

New Zealand drinking water will remain pure in a quality stainless steel bottle or glass bottle.  Stainless steel bottles in particular are durable.  Both glass and stainless steel water bottles can be economical, stylish, environmentally eco-friendly and safe for your health. Neither glass nor stainless steel water bottles have any harmful and toxic chemicals. What more do you need? So, it’s time to purchase a reusable water drink bottle.

So what points should you keep in mind while buying a reusable  glass or stainless steel eco-friendly water bottle? First off, decide where you will be taking your bottle. Will you take it to your office or the park for a picnic; will you use it for running or hiking or at the gym; or just generally while out and about?
Knowing the purpose will enable you to decide which features to go for.  These include lid types, mouth opening widths, size and insulated or uninsulated varieties as well as extras like carabineers.  There are sports sipper lids which you can drink from directly while on the go – although they are not usually leak proof – and leak proof screw-on lids in plastic and stainless steel flat and loop styles.  The loop lids can work great with a carabineer for attaching to a belt or pack when hiking, climbing or participating in other sports.  Wider mouths can be great for adding lemon slices or ice as well as for easy cleaning.

An insulated bottle might be what you need if you are on the go all day and want your drink to stay cold or hot.  Uninsulated stainless steel water drink bottles will stay cold longer than glass just by their stainless steel nature.  And then of course there is size…you need to know how much water you’ll be drinking along with the weight limit you can carry and space you have to put your bottle into.  Glass bottles will be heavier than stainless steel.

The next step is to read the label carefully and make sure your bottle is recognised quality brand. This will ensure that the glass or stainless is free of BPA and other chemicals and toxins. Make sure that the decorative paint used on the bottle is also non-toxic as well.   You will also need to make sure that the plastic lid of the bottle is made of non-leaching BPA-free Polypropylene 5.  If it is not mentioned, it may not be made with Polypropylene 5.

Then there is the fun part when choosing an eco-friendly stainless steel or glass water bottle.  That is deciding on the color and style. These bottles can come in a wide variety of colors, shapes and sizes in New Zealand. Some even have funky designs.  The glass bottles can also have beautiful vibrantly coloured silicone sleeves.  As these bottles are very durable make sure you choose a color that you don’t mind having around for awhile.
Once you have decided all the factors, you can go and purchase your reusable and recyclable stainless steel or glass water drink bottle. You can even try a New Zealand online shop like: http://www.water-bottle.co.nz