Water bottle that doesn't make water taste like plastic?
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I just can't see how water will leach out of throw away bottles,They have a shelf life of a few years,won't it leach then?Or does it only leach when you refill them.If it's leaching stuff,shouldn't it taste funny some some of my other bottles have?Sorry,it doesn't pass the common sense test.
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Common Sense goes out the window when a safety first obsession is engaged. Common Sense is trumped by the concept that NO risk is acceptable. To some self described "healthy living" folks, ALL risk no matter how insignificant must be reduced or be eliminated, no matter what it costs. Even if the alleged risk doesn't even exist.
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As I've said before, IF your off-the-shelf bottle was leeching, the primary risk will be from the initial use where it's been sitting on a shelf for who-knows how long. Someone who refills a container will likely use it almost immediately.
That the govt. labels something non-refillable has more to do with the ability (or desire) to sanitize a container prior to the refill. I doubt anyone gave more than a half-second's though to reusing a plastic container, as they were designed as disposable from day 1.
That the govt. labels something non-refillable has more to do with the ability (or desire) to sanitize a container prior to the refill. I doubt anyone gave more than a half-second's though to reusing a plastic container, as they were designed as disposable from day 1.
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I use my LBS's bottles- A&B Cycle, although I hear they're made by Specialized.
I also use 1 liter Nalgene bottles, and most recently my 1 liter Sigg knockoff made by Target.
That Aluminum bottle is my favorite.
I also use 1 liter Nalgene bottles, and most recently my 1 liter Sigg knockoff made by Target.
That Aluminum bottle is my favorite.
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Try Soma
no plasticky taste, sturdy design, wide mouth... $5.95 at Dwellsmart (https://www.dwellsmart.com/soma-cryst...o-water-bottle)
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Just add a splash of pomegranate or cranberry juice and you won't take the plastic.
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I use the Klean Kanteen too. You can purchase a sport top for it also. I still have the normal lid on mine though.
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Has anyone used one of these? I'm thinking about picking up a couple if they work. After a couple of days, water from my Performance bottles gets icky.
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I can't remember if this is the same thread I posted in a few days ago, but I tried a stainless steel water bottle and was disappointed that I couldn't freeze it, so I went back to plastic with a Polar Ice bottle. Regardless of what the marketing (and many, many users) said, it tasted like plastic, even after a lemon scrub and a run through the dishwasher. Ultimately, the company offered a refund, but suggested that I first try dissolving two denture-cleaning tablets in it. I believe this may have solved the problem and I highly recommend it to anyone having trouble removing the plastic taste from their bottle(s).
Now, there's still the issue of the REASON plastic bottles tastes like plastic, and it sure doesn't seem safe or healthy...
Now, there's still the issue of the REASON plastic bottles tastes like plastic, and it sure doesn't seem safe or healthy...
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