Ten reasons to refill a reusable bottle
In today’s day and age, the call for reusable bottles is on the rise more than ever. In 2019, plastics make up 60 to 90% of all marine debris. In the time it will take you to read the first few sentences of this post, humans have bought around 1,000,000 plastic bottles. With global warming becoming a very real threat and most large chain supermarkets being hunted to be rid of plastic all together, you may feel slightly confused and possibly over-whelmed with these new changes. Which is why we want to examine our top ten reasons to refill a reusable water bottle and cut out single-use plastic.
Environmentally-friendly. Save the ice caps
In the UK we use roughly 13 billion plastic bottles every year, but only 7.5 billion are ever recycled. The remainder end up in landfill, on our streets, or in our oceans. We’re sure you agree, that this simply isn’t good enough, especially when there’s such a simple solution. A reusable bottle isn’t a huge ask when it comes to saving our oceans and protecting our wildlife.Save money, too
The cost of water in a supermarket can be anywhere from £2 to £10 for multi-packs. This may not seem a lot at first, but the average human needs to consume around 3 litres of water a day, that equates to around £1 worth of bottled water a day. Within two weeks you’ve spent enough to buy a high quality, reusable Brita Fill & Go bottle. For those that enjoy facts and numbers, if you keep the bottle for 2 years, you will save around £715 by refilling at home rather than buying single use plastic.Do you really want to drink plastic particles?
It is suggested that polycarbonate plastic slowly leaks a chemical called bisphenol-A (BPA) into the water, which you are about to ingest. BPA is known to alter hormones, cause reproductive disorders and countless neurological problems. In fact, BPA has been banned in many countries. Microplastics are also known to be found within bottled water. These small pieces of plastic break off from inside the bottle and remain within the water. Is single-use plastic really worth these risks? By refilling a reusable bottle at home you know exactly what is in that bottle, H2O.Durability
Chilly’s bottles are made from the highest grade stainless steel on the inside and out. One of stainless steel’s best properties is its durability along with the ability to withstand corrosion. It’s estimated that grade 316 stainless steel can last for up to 1200 years before it begins to pit, after which time, the bottle can be recycled and used for something else (who knows what it will be used for in 3219?).Appearance
There are hundreds of brands offering top reusable water bottles at the moment, all trying to be the most attractive and flamboyant to draw you, the consumer, in. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder of course, which is why Chilly’s bottles offer you a custom option. You can select your own design and colour, meaning you will be able to sit proudly at your desk, gym machine or kitchen table with pride.
Convenience
We’ve all been there, you have a single-use plastic bottle in your bag or car, during the whole journey you hear the plastic crunching and by the time you reach your destination the bottle itself is deformed and twisted. Who wants to drink out of that? We guarantee this issue will disappear with a reusable bottle, go ahead and try to deform stainless steel! Not only this, but having a bottle you can keep refilling and refilling without having to worry about a ‘use by’ date is bound to relieve some subconscious stress.Pristine Taste
Consuming is all about pleasure and with a reusable bottle that fact is not overlooked. Most stainless steel bottles keep your drink cool for 24 hours, or keep it hot for 12 hours. This means that you are able to keep the refreshing nature of your drink, all through the day. We are also able to help in this department, after all it’s what we do, we recommend a free standing, plumbed in water cooler, offering you the cleanest and tastiest water possible. You’ll have chilled water all the way from self-fill to consumption. Click here to find out more.Know what’s inside
When you fill it, you know exactly what’s going into your body. The cleanliness of tap water is safeguarded by the law so you know what you’re getting is premium instead of just assuming. Chilled and filtered taste great and is pristine.Cleanable
To make sure your bottle is kept to the best standard possible, washing the bottle is a must. Fortunately, reusable bottles are dishwasher friendly! There are even special bottle brushes made from bamboo to help clean.Join a movement
You don’t have to glue yourself to planes or trains to show you care about the earth. By carrying a water bottle, you are not only making your life healthier and more convenient, you are making a statement. You are showing people you care about the planet and have decided to make a positive step in the right direction. But don’t just stop there; maybe you have bottled water at the office? Or just one tap used for washing up and drinking water? Take a look at our drinking fountains page to be completely rid of bottles altogether.