4 reasons to use a reusable water bottle

We all use water bottles as it is simply the most convenient way to remember to hydrate ourselves. In a pinch, disposable water bottles can be very convenient, but sadly only about one in five bottles are properly recycled. Therefore, swapping a plastic water bottle with a reusable one is one of the small steps we can all do to protect our planet, and here are four reasons why you should embrace this new lifestyle habit.

1. Using a reusable water bottle to hydrate is a win-win solution for you and the environment. A reusable water bottle helps to reduce the plastic burden on landfills, oceans, streams, and other places where the plastic waste ends up. It helps to protect the water resources and species living in the water ecosystems. It also takes less oil to produce and replaces all the single-use plastics that you would have used and thereby reduces your carbon footprint.
2. Reusable water bottles are built for travel, camping, and backpacking and will still be there after taking a punch or a fall. A single reusable bottle made out of stainless steel or glass, if properly maintained, will last for years!
3. Reusable water bottles made of natural materials are also better for your health. Natural materials such as glass provide no danger of inorganic chemicals leaching into liquids when it’s heated or cooled. Reusing single-use plastic water bottles, which are often made from PET plastic, isn’t advised because repeated use can break down the material, which could allow bacteria to build up in cracks. Additionally, washing it in hot water can cause chemical leaching.
4. For the recommended amount of eight glasses of water daily, bottled water costs $1,800 a year, 26x more than a filtered pitcher, and 3,675x more than tap water. Therefore, filling your reusable water bottle with tap water at home or on-the-go at the water hydration station will help you cut your expenses. It will be a one-time investment; good for your budget and the environment.

To conclude, myWater sees its responsibility to attract interest in the use of durable reusable water bottles that protect our ecosystems, natural resources, and human health. Join us in our journey!