It is a well known fact that plastics pose a serious threat to the environment and to people’s health. However, in many cases, people often can’t avoid using plastics, especially plastic containers to carry beverages such as water, juice, tea, or coffee. Unfortunately, plastics contain certain harmful chemicals used to make them last longer like Bisphenol A (BPA), which can leak into the beverage and cause harmful effects on your hormone production.
Additionally, BPA-style reusable plastics are a hotspot for bacteria. Consequently, it makes sense to invest in safe drink bottles for carrying your desired beverages in an environmentally safe and healthy manner.
Here are some types of large plastic free drink bottles you can choose from.
1. Single Wall Stainless Steel Drink Bottles
Stainless steel is an ideal material for reusable drink bottles because it is durable, corrosive resistant, and free of harmful plastics. Additionally, it can be used to carry hot and cold beverages. However, single walled stainless steel drink bottles are not insulated and they will not keep drinks cold or hot. On the upside, single walled stainless steel drink bottles are appropriate if you are looking for large plastic-free drink bottles because they have a large opening that allows you to fit ice as well as fill and pour easily. They are also easy to clean and they do not rust.
2. Glass Bottles
Glass is the other alternative material to plastics when it comes to drink bottles. To begin with, glass does not contain harmful plastics. Secondly, glass can be reused hundreds of times without any notable wear. Thirdly, glass is easy to wash (dishwasher safe) and does not corrode easily or rust. However, glass does not insulate well and it will not keep drinks cold or hot. Moreover, glass is delicate and can break or shatter easily if dropped on a hard surface.
3. Insulated Stainless Steel Bottles
Perhaps the most convenient types of drink bottles are the insulated stainless steel bottles. These bottles have a double layer and serve as a vacuum flask. Consequently, they are ideal for keeping beverages hot or cold. Most of these bottles can keep beverages hot for up to 12 hours and cold beverages for up to 24 hours. They are also safe to handle due to the double layer that prevents hot beverages from burning your hand. However, they tend to be more expensive compared to single wall stainless steel bottles.
In summary, there are valid reasons why you should avoid plastic drink bottles and opt for plastic free drink bottles. The most appropriate options that are readily available in the market include glass bottles, single wall stainless steel bottles, and double wall or insulated stainless steel bottles.
