There are a lot of questions about plastics in general, and why some plastics are BPA-free, and why others aren’t. I have dropped this water bottle from a lifeguard stand three times onto cement and it didn’t crack. The creation of synthetic polymers was seen as brilliant, and plastics became a sturdy, lightweight, and inexpensive option with endless possibilities. Single-use bottles aren’t designed to be reused, and because of that, they can easily wear and break down.

Why don’t these “monochrome bottles” have the measurement markings on them like all the other bottles? The wide opening fits most filtration devices and ice cubes, and the design is durable and versatile. Our new Nalgene燬ustain爌roduct line is made from 50% certified recycled content further offsetting the use of fossil fuels and lowering greenhouse gas emissions.Reusable bottles are built differently to begin with, but then there’s Tritan (that’s what we’re made of). Perfect size, easy to clean, one-handed operation, leak-proof; and the cap design turns into an instant carabiner so I can attach the bottle to any strap if needed. So you could say we’ve always been an innovative company, which is why using Tritan Renew in our all Nalgene bottles simply makes sense.

But since the mass production of plastics started just six decades ago, the latest figures show that humans have produced more than 8.The new Nalgene Sustain product line is made from material derived from 50% waste plastic (using ISCC certified mass balance), further offsetting the use of fossil fuels and lowering greenhouse gas emissions. com in the seven colors of the “Inspired by Nature* Collection”, all in Nalgene’s classic 32-ounce wide mouth bottle style.