My latest find was actually a Christmas gift to myself and my family: Tap Water Bottles for the unicef tap project. These bottles are glass refillable alternatives to the standard plastic water bottles - which are not reusable, made of plastic and go in our landfill!
We have been loving them because they are also easy to clean, super durable and they don't look bad either. You, of course, don't have to put tap water in them, you can put spring water, green drinks, smoothies, kombucha, tea and the list goes on.
In fact, as shown in the photo above, you can freeze them empty and use it when you want to instantly chill any beverage. Instead of using ice.
More info about the Tap Water Project
In 2007, the UNICEF Tap Project was born in New York City based on a simple concept: restaurants would ask their patrons to donate $1 or more for the tap water they usually enjoy for free, and all funds raised would support UNICEF’s efforts to bring clean and accessible water to millions of children around the world.
Growing from just 300 New York City restaurants in 2007 to thousands across the country today, the UNICEF Tap Project has quickly become a powerful national movement.
note: i was not paid to write this or given any free products. i bought these bottles on my own and think the program is a good one.
Pema
How awesome! You know what bottles are great too? http://www.lifefactory.com They are glass and have a thin neoprene sleeve on the outside. My little one has dropped and thrown mine a gajillion times and it's still going 🙂 16 and 22 oz'ers!
plumbing
Most municipal water flows through lead pipes over 100 years old picking up harmful toxins and pollutants before the water treatment plant (which performs very limited functions) and also afterwards when the water is on its way to your house.