By now you may have heard that plastic beverage bottles “leach” chemicals into the stuff you sip, which is pretty gross. Americans dispose of an estimated 30 million plastic bottles per day (only 14% are recycled) and it takes them up to 1,000 years to biodegrade. Most plastic bottles are made from PET plastic, which is short for Polyethylene terephthalate, a thermoplastic polymer resin of the polyester family. PET plastic bottles contain chemicals like Phthlalates and bisephenol A which can seep or leach into the water. These toxins disrupt the endocrine system, interfering with hormonal balance to trigger symptoms like weight gain and fatigue. Want to keep hydrated without contributing to the production and waste of all those bottles? Want to wet your whistle without exposing yourself to nasty chemicals? Invest in a SIGG bottle! SIGG bottles are made from aluminum, so they’re durable and leach free. SIGG bottles exceed FDA requirements and have been thoroughly tested to ensure 0.0% leaching. These bottles also get points for being super cute and leave your water (or whatever) tasting the way it should — not like the container it’s kept in. Try filling up your reusable bottle with water from the tap or a water filtration system while hydrating at the office. Take your bottle to the movies, on the road or empty to the airport to fill up after security scans your stuff. By reusing your SIGG you’ll be reducing your impact and your exposure to toxins. It doesn’t get much sexier than that! To learn more and to order, check out their website.

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