Show Your Style and Save the Planet With Reusable Water Bottles!

Despite the fact nearly every store carries a variety of water bottles, people are still buying cases and cases of bottled water. According to Planet 911, about 80% of Americans’ water bottles end up in landfills every year. That’s over 23 billion plastic water bottles a year polluting our home. Make the switch to a reusable water bottle and you’ll not only be happy with how fresh your water will taste, but also with how much better it is for the environment!

The first step is to get yourself a reusable permanent water bottle. We highly recommend aluminum, because the hard plastic water bottles have had some major chemical problems. Plus, it keeps your drink much cooler! These bottles are sold virtually everywhere. From department stores to grocery stores and even gas stations, you can no longer turn your head without seeing some. Because these reusable water bottles are so popular, they come in shapes, sizes and patterns for everyone. Solids, prints, and even commercial logos are common, so don’t even try to say you can’t find a reusable bottle you like! Need a suggestion? Try looking at Target— they have over 250 different types!

Once you picked out your favorite water bottle, it’s time to fill it up! The drinking water in most US cities is very clean, so tap water is the standard. This is not only eco-friendly, but it’s easy on the wallet! You’ll save more than 80% of what you’re spending on bottled water when you just use the tap. Not to mention, you’re saving even more of the planet!

Another option [if your tap water isn't up to your standards] is to buy a filtering system. Whether in ground, attached to the faucet, or a pitcher in your refrigerator, you’re going to be pleased with a filter’s crisp water. Make sure to always select filters certified by the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF), because they are tested to make sure each filter removes and does what it says. National Geographic offers some information regarding how to pick an appropriate filter, whether it be through carbon-filter, reverse-osmosis, ultraviolet light or distillation. No matter if you choose to drink from the tap or buy a filter, you’re sure to be pleased when you make the switch to reusable water bottles. Mother Earth will be thrilled, too!