Which is better BPA free plastic or steel water bottles?

Question

for the environment and for health?

Answer 1

The steel water bottles are better because, through time, the plastic BPA-free water bottles will eventually wear out, forcing you to recycle them. Whereas with steel water bottles, they will last you for a long time. Plus, theyre very stylish.

Make sure that if you do buy aluminum water bottles, that they are lined with a coating, since the aluminum will leach and (as you have probably heard before) there are links with aluminum and Alzheimer's disease.  

Answer 2

Do they make steel water bottles?  I would go with BPA free if nothing else they are easier to find.

Answer 3

I personally have switched to steel, it seems no matter what plastic you use there seems to be some risk. I'm avoiding plastics as much as possible.

Answer 4

Stainless steel water bottles are better for both concerns! They are non leaching, making them healthier. They also last much longer, use less energy to create, produce less waste as a byproduct of their production and keep liquids cooler longer meaning less need to refrigerate.  

Answer 5

The metal is better- there is no leaching.  Actually, I believe they are aluminum but they have done several studies showing no leaching, when new or used.  I recently purchased Sigg bottles for myself and my two kids and we love them.  (Bought them at Whole Foods.)  The water tastes CLEAN, not like plastic.

Peace.