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jasoncala... jasoncala...
 
M$1 December 26, 2008 12:02 AM

Best non-leaching, non-toxic plastic water bottles?

I've been reading about toxic water bottles and I want to totally avoid the issue and buy 10 high-quality, non-toxic water bottles that I never have to worry about... not too concerned about the price.

What should I buy?
Are there any studies or consumer reports on this issue?

Just solve my problem for me and tell me what is the most safe, plastic reusable bottle on the planet.
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becky becky
 
 December 26, 2008 12:41 AM
My favorite water bottles are made by Platypus. Technically, some would consider them bladders as they are collapsible. They are particularly great for camping and hiking and they have many sizes. Due to their malleable nature, they're great to fit around other things when packing in a backpack to take with you. They have re-engineered their plastic to be safe. Here are a few excerpts from their website:

This year we’re introducing an all new material that’s more flexible and durable, and features our new SlimeGuard™ anti-microbial treatment to help keep your Platy clean and taste-free.
...
We’ve built all of this into completely modular hydration systems using safe, BPA-free materials.

http://www.platy.com/

I have some that I have used for years and they have never punctured.

Here's a link to reviews on ConsumerSearch. This includes their own review as well as quick links to reviews on this product by Amazon, Slate, Backcountry, REI and BackpackGearTest.org:

http://www.consumersearch.com/water-bottles/platypus-platy-collapsible-bottle

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bmlhailsto... bmlhailsto...
 
December 26, 2008 12:17 AM
I've used the Nalgene bottle for a long time now. Scents can stick inside them if you're not careful, but they are great, unbreakable, resealable, and good for the environment. They are a green company.

www.nalgene.com

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breakall breakall
 
December 26, 2008 12:19 AM
The best bottles I've used are made by Nalgene. I've hiked many miles on trails near where I live in Virginia and have found Nalgene bottles to be very tough and durable out on the trail, and have never had a bad taste in them. There was a recent concern about BPA in the plastic used to make the bottles, and the company responded quickly to customer demand and switched to a BPA-free plastic.
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easyeboy easyeboy
 
December 26, 2008 12:29 AM
You should avoid water bottles that have a numbers 3, 6, or 7 on them.

Watch this video, and the video attached:
http://www.divinecaroline.com/article/22178/47688-video--plastic-water-bottles-safe

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ryanscott ryanscott
 
December 26, 2008 02:07 AM
Hmmm plastic is a bad idea, go for Sigg or equivalent. 100% recyclable, don't leach, can be used pretty much forever.
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mrgunn mrgunn
 
December 26, 2008 05:03 AM
Metal or glass bottles are better, because all plastic will leach. However, the biological relevance of this isn't known. Here's a freely-available summary of recent studies.
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?tool=pubmed&pubmedid=16393639

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