"Say no to plastic" is mantra for being eco-friendly. Plastic bags are being frowned upon and shopping malls and even the shops in the neighbourhood have begun charging for carry bags. All of this would go a long way in discouraging the use of plastic.
Closer home, the plastic bottles are soon being replaced by better alternatives like stainless steel bottles.
While there are other alternatives like aluminum, it is known to leave a lingering taste because of the lining. This lining is again epoxy coat, without which exposure to the raw aluminum can contaminate the water. With stainless steel however, there is no such unpleasant taste in the stored water. Also, stainless steel bottles have a very long life and with a good quality insulated stainless steel water bottle, fluids can be enjoyed for a longer period of time, hot or cold. This can potentially save a lot of money otherwise spent on disposable options.
Stainless steel water bottles are gaining presence in the corporate world as well and a lot of manufacturers are targeting only institutional sales. Corporates can print the logo of their company and brand it as a product to be sold on their internal portals and made available as corporate gifts to customers and other stakeholders.
There are different grades of stainless steel that are used for the manufacture of these bottles. The best quality is preferably grade 304. Other commonly used grades are 201, 202 and 301. These may be cheaper than the ones that use grade 304, but they score low on corrosion resistance and also these are not certified as ‘food-grade'. The health conscious population of today does not want to take any chances and all the more so for their growing up children. This has led to a growing demand for stainless steel bottles for children and youngsters who now fashionably tuck a sleek looking steel water bottle in their college bags.
Other than the hygiene and durability factors, stainless steel water bottles are also advantageous when it comes to cleaning as these are dishwasher safe. These bottles are stain resistant and do not catch any odor. Among the negligible disadvantages are the high price, which gets addressed with the long life of the bottle and the other disadvantage is its not being transparent to show the contents like a plastic bottle.
By using stainless steel bottles for refilling and carrying with us, we can eliminate a whole lot of disposable plastic waste and do our bit in keeping our planet green and healthy.
Closer home, the plastic bottles are soon being replaced by better alternatives like stainless steel bottles.
While there are other alternatives like aluminum, it is known to leave a lingering taste because of the lining. This lining is again epoxy coat, without which exposure to the raw aluminum can contaminate the water. With stainless steel however, there is no such unpleasant taste in the stored water. Also, stainless steel bottles have a very long life and with a good quality insulated stainless steel water bottle, fluids can be enjoyed for a longer period of time, hot or cold. This can potentially save a lot of money otherwise spent on disposable options.
Stainless steel water bottles are gaining presence in the corporate world as well and a lot of manufacturers are targeting only institutional sales. Corporates can print the logo of their company and brand it as a product to be sold on their internal portals and made available as corporate gifts to customers and other stakeholders.
There are different grades of stainless steel that are used for the manufacture of these bottles. The best quality is preferably grade 304. Other commonly used grades are 201, 202 and 301. These may be cheaper than the ones that use grade 304, but they score low on corrosion resistance and also these are not certified as ‘food-grade'. The health conscious population of today does not want to take any chances and all the more so for their growing up children. This has led to a growing demand for stainless steel bottles for children and youngsters who now fashionably tuck a sleek looking steel water bottle in their college bags.
Other than the hygiene and durability factors, stainless steel water bottles are also advantageous when it comes to cleaning as these are dishwasher safe. These bottles are stain resistant and do not catch any odor. Among the negligible disadvantages are the high price, which gets addressed with the long life of the bottle and the other disadvantage is its not being transparent to show the contents like a plastic bottle.
By using stainless steel bottles for refilling and carrying with us, we can eliminate a whole lot of disposable plastic waste and do our bit in keeping our planet green and healthy.