I got an email today from CPA mom, who was one of the winners in my Filter For Good water bottle contest. It seems these great water bottles we got contain the controversial BPA plastic. What irony we have here! The companies encourage us to use reusable water bottles to help preserve the environment all while they are using chemicals that will not preserve us!
Anyway, I have contacted the company that sent the water bottles and I am waiting to hear back on whether or not they will replace them for us. Stay tuned…
Edited to add: the company is sending replacement bottles! Nalgene has new Filter For Good bottles that are made of plastic that does not contain BPA. THANK YOU!
Meanwhile, I decided to check my other bottles, including my most recent purchase. I bought the new Camelbak Better Bottle from Title 9 Sports and I absolutely LOVE it! It has a bite valve that won’t spill even when it is left open. The valve folds flush to the bottle cap so it stays clean when I am not using it. I carry it with me everywhere and even my toddler loves to use it.
I was crushed when I turned it over to find the number 7 on the bottom, indicating it is made with Bisphenol A (BPA), an estrogen-like chemical that can leach into your drink. It may be linked to health problems, including breast cancer and early puberty. Canada is considering banning the use of it altogether.
I love this bottle, but not that much! I am pleased to read on Camelbak’s website that starting 5/1/08 all of their bottles will be BPA-free. (um, can you send me a replacement, pretty please?)
I am sad to report that pretty much all of my water bottles are going into the trash, which is definitely NOT environmentally friendly. If you haven’t already done so, please check your water and baby bottles today.
Do you have a favorite water/sports bottle that is safe and easy to use?