Metal, glass or ceramics are all fine as long as you fill them yourself with tap water. Bottled water from the store often contains microplastics that got in there during the filling process so the container material isn’t the only thing to consider.
What water bottles are completely free from the problem of weird chipping/shavings of the material which could put material in the water, even when dropping it or when using Bottle Bright tablets?
Submitted 2 days ago by dullbananas@lemmy.ca to nostupidquestions@lemmy.world
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Venus_Ziegenfalle@feddit.org 1 day ago
WoolyNelson@lemmy.world 2 days ago
I have a stainless steel bottle, 40oz. I have never seen what you are asking.
Fiivemacs@lemmy.ca 2 days ago
Uhh what? I have never encountered a water bottle getting chipped or leaving shavings. Are you literally making your own bottle?
dullbananas@lemmy.ca 2 days ago
I’ve seen chipping on two black plastic Hydro Flask wide mouth lids, and it looks unsafe.
The last time I drank out of a reusable bottle, I felt a string-like thing on my tongue, and when I grabbed it out, it was black, and way too thick to be hair. I don’t know for sure where it came from, and I’m only 80% sure it’s a problem with the bottle or lid.
The metal version of the Hydro Flask wide mouth lid has a 1-star review about “yummy metal shavings”.
apfelwoiSchoppen@lemmy.world 2 days ago
Sounds like Hydro Flask might have some QA issues. Perhaps seek metal and an alternative brand with good ratings.
ArchmageAzor@lemmy.world 1 day ago
Any bottles that are not plastic. So glass or metal.
ToadOfHypnosis@lemm.ee 2 days ago
My camelback stainless steel water bottle has none of these issues. You shouldn’t drink out of plastic if you can help it anyway.
adespoton@lemmy.ca 2 days ago
Been using them for 15 years; the bottles get a few dents in them, but I’ve even been able to hammer most of those out.
Haven’t used a plastic water bottle since the early 90s.
Ardyssian@sh.itjust.works 1 day ago
What about Glass Bottles?
FuglyDuck@lemmy.world 2 days ago
if you’re worried about microplastics, consider a stainless steel bottle. Clean Canteen is a solid brand that doesn’t put plastic films on the inside.
but I’ve only had a ‘problem’ with rather old bottles cracking (crazing, technically,) from age. Bottle Bright might be more harsh and prematurely aging your bottle if you consistently have a problem. I just use warm water and a scrubby somewhat regularly.
ryannathans@aussie.zone 2 days ago
Any idea if ceramic linings contain epoxy or plastic?
FuglyDuck@lemmy.world 2 days ago
Assuming you’re just using it for water or something and not actively cooking, a good bottle should be fine- the ceramic lining is basically sintered on at high heat and will improve the inertness of the pan.
Cheaper versions I’d stay away from (same as cheap aluminum or stainless bottles.)