Our Family Earth Day Challenge - Stop Using Plastic Water Bottles!

My husband had a great idea this Earth Day - "I want to stop using water bottles and start using eco-canteens." Although we always refill our water bottles several times before recycling them, I had to agree that this would be a positive way for our family to do our part in the green movement.

I began my research online and started keeping my eyes out in the stores for bottles that I liked. I was overwhelmed to be honest, at the variety of options out there...and quite frankly, the cost of some of the hot sellers! Kid Basix was the first to send me a bottle and one for my son and they estimate that by switching to stainless steel water bottles, the average family will save approximately $2000 a year.

This post will continue to be updated as I try out each eco-bottle sent my way by our very kind companies wanting to support us in our Green Journey. I have personally gone with one from the Dollar Store if you can believe it! For $1 I found a basic, pop top, sippy plastic bottle that I love. And, if I leave it at the pool this summer, I will be able to replace it for just $1.

However, I also love the Safe Sporter by Kid Basix. I love the simple "pop-top" and it is better than my Dollar Store version because it keeps my water cool in the sun. The top also unscrews easily for a big gulp of water and to use to fill my son's bottle. Really love it! It holds 16 oz. of water and features a soft, pull spout. It is BPA and phthalate free. Very easy to clean due to the wide mouth opening. Best of all, it retails for about $15-$16 which is a bit more affordable than some of the others I found in stores. It can be purchased on kid-basix.com or on a variety of eco web sites.

Here is also the SafeSippy which I will begin reviewing with my son as he learns to use it. He is 9 months old and will be transitioning to sippy cups and similar drinking items soon...stay tuned for my post on this one.

I will also be featuring reviews of the BPA Free (Simply & Green Solutions) super cool hot red canteen that I have come to use everywhere around my house, not just on-the go!