Save Money with Reusable Bottles

From the super informative Reusable Bags Newsletter...


Reusable Bottles

According to Earth911.com, Americans drank about 167 bottles of water each in 2006, but only recycled about 23% of those bottles. That amounts to 38 billion water bottles in landfills and $16 billion spent on something we can all get nearly for free at home.

* Tap water, according to the American Water Works Association, costs less than a penny a day — bottled water costs $1-4 per serving.

* A study by the Natural Resources Defense Council states, “a five-year supply of bottled water at the recommended intake of eight glasses a day can cost more than $1000 [per person]. An equivalent amount of tap water costs about $1.65.”

* Filter and purify tap water from home for pennies.

* Use water flavoring tablets, powders and oils with your reusable bottles instead of buying expensive sport drinks.

* Opt for durable, BPA- and phthalate-free reusable bottles rather than cheaply-made giveaway bottles to save more money over time.