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Pros of Water Bottles

Everyone knows that drinking plenty of water leads to improved health, better skin tone and a more youthful appearance. Drinking water in place of sugar-laden soft drinks can also help people shed unwanted pounds. With today's busy lifestyle, most people want to be able to drink their water on the go and keep it with them at all times. For those who drink on the go, there are three options: buying bottled water in disposable bottles, filling a reusable water bottle or relying on drinking fountains. While drinking fountains still exist, they are not ubiquitous and are oftentimes broken or unsanitary. Purchasing bottled water is somewhat more convenient than relying on fountains, but it can be expensive and the plastic bottles, most of which get thrown away rather than recycled, are bad for the environment. The best option for hydrating on the go is utilizing a refillable water bottle.

  1. Healthier

    • Tap water can be just as clean as water bought in stores. If water quality is a concern, the tap water can be run through a filtration system, such as Brita or Pur, before it is poured into a reusable bottle. Some plastics contain harmful chemicals that can leach into the water. In addition to the water itself being healthier, a reusable BPA-free plastic, aluminum or stainless steel water bottle eliminates the threat of cancer-causing chemicals in drinking water.

    Environmentally Friendly

    • Millions of plastic bottles and jars are thrown away each and every year. In fact, plastic bottles are one of the leading sources of pollution on beaches. Using one reusable water bottle eliminates hundreds, or even thousands, of plastic bottles from filling landfills or winding up on beaches.

    Inexpensive

    • Bottled water, even if purchased in bulk, is expensive. In 2006, it is estimated that $100 billion was spent on bottled water just in the United States. The cost of bottled water is based on the water itself -- which is highly overpriced -- the plastic bottles and the packaging. Filling a reusable bottle with tap or even filtered water is a fraction of the cost.

    Convenience

    • Besides the added expense, buying bottled water is inconvenient. If it is purchased in bulk, it needs to be transported from the store and carried into the house. Buying water on the fly requires stopping at a store. Refilling a water bottle is as simple as finding the nearest tap.

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