Plastic or Stainless Steel Water Bottles, which one more better?

If you’ve ever wandered the aisles of any store, you’ve likely stumbled into the vast world of water bottles. Every shape, size and material line the aisles just to keep you hydrated throughout a sweat-burning workout. You want a total BPA-free plastic bottle with a spouted nozzle and a handle? Or maybe a plain stainless steel variety with a removable cap?

With so many options, which is truly the best and safest choice? This Earth Day, do Mother Nature a favor. Instead of adding to the 38 billion non-reusable plastic water bottles piling into the landfills each year, start toting around one of these refillable thirst-quenchers.

Plastic

Plastic water bottles have received some negative press in the past for containing Bisphenol-A, a.k.a. BPA, a chemical linked to cancer. Fortunately, companies responded and most water bottles sold after 2010 are now BPA-free. However, it’s still important to acknowledge what type of plastic bottle you’re sipping from and also to take into consideration what those little numbers on the bottom of your bottle stand for. Disposable water bottles, which you can often pick up at the gas station or in packs of 24 at the grocery store, are labeled with a number 1 and are only meant for a single use.

Although washing and refilling these bottles seems like a smart choice for the environment, they are not durable enough to withstand multiple uses and often end up leaching unwanted chemicals into the water. To protect yourself and the environment, look for bottles labeled with the numbers 2, 4 or 5. Although these are prone to retaining odors and staining after constant use, they do not leach chemicals, are the cheapest bottle options on the market, and come in a variety of styles. So go ahead and be picky—there’s a perfect plastic water bottle out there with your name on it. No chemicals included.

Spots Tritan™ Water Bottle
Making by Tritan™ with flip straw cap, easy to access one press button flips the straw up for drinking. Hygienic covered valve always open, no need to bite for the liquid to flow through.

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Dust proof design 750ml outdoor sports plastic drinking water bottle The half-turn cap simplifies access to your water, and the spout cap threads internally for comfort. Spout cap snaps into the handle to prevent it from getting in the way when drinking

Stainless Steel

If you’re still concerned about BPA and the possible chemicals that could leach from a plastic bottle, opt for stainless steel. These bottles are constructed from culinary-grade stainless steel and are non-reactive, meaning they won’t shed harmful toxins when filled with H2O. However, be mindful not to confuse these canteens with their aluminum cousins.

Aluminum is reactive to acidic liquids, so the bottles are lined with an enamel or epoxy layer, which some scientists have linked to BPA. Yes, these bottles are lightweight and feature design-centric styles, but it’s safest to keep away from them. Stainless steel offers those same attractive features without the worry of dangerous chemicals.

1000ml cycling sport orange stainless steel water bottle Double wall stainless, keep your drink for hours, big volume, suitable for outdoor sports activity.

Hot sale longer warm vacuum insulated stainless steel water bottle While many classic stainless steel bottles offer only a twist-off cap, this bottle provides a variety of options, including a polypropylene sport nozzle.

Narrow mouth stainless steel vacuum flask Small mouth design, keep temperature more longer, the elegant mouth design, more suitable for women and kids.

If we take time out of our days to target certain muscle groups during a workout and prepare a meal with carefully selected ingredients, why wouldn’t we pay attention to the type of water bottle we’re hydrating our bodies with? Reusable plastic bottle manufacturers claim their containers haven’t contained BPA since 2010, but stainless steel has no need for any type of lining that could potentially leach harmful toxins.

Although stainless-steel bottles are more prone to denting when dropped, the material won’t crack like its plastic alternative. Plus, the polypropylene cap is one of the safer plastics on the market, though many bottles do have a stainless-steel cap option. So the next time you find yourself lost in a sea of water bottles, wade over to the group of stainless-steel options.