The Best Brands of Reusable Water Bottles

The bottles (use code EnglandNaturally for 10% discount) are made from recycled stainless steel, in a wide range of pretty colours. Available in 3 sizes (500ml, 750ml and 1000ml), they have a leakproof lockable design, and keep drinks cold for 24 hours, iced for 48 hours and hot for 12 hours (don’t drink hot drinks direct from the wide mouth, to avoid scalds).

The bottles have a 10-year lifespan and are easy to recycle, at end of life. They also feature a unique Swift-click™ one-handed open/close lid. Dishwasher-safe.

Don’t fill hot liquids to top, and avoid wide-mouth bottles with hot drinks for children. Don’t place metal bottles in the microwave.

How to Care for Reusable Water Bottles

Use warm a mix of warm water, unscented dish soap, and a plastic-free bottle brush to reach every corner, then rinse and keep the lid off, to avoid trapped water and odour. To deep–clean, half-fill the bottle with cleaning vinegar, fill up with cold water, screw the lid on and leave for 10 to 12 hours. Hand-washing is recommended, for a longer bottle life.

How Much Water Should We Drink?

We need water to keep cool, remove waste, and help our joints, brains and eyes (fresh water is also found in raw product like watermelons and bananas). The average person needs around 1.2 litres of water a day (more for athletes, hot weather, some medical conditions and after vomiting/diarrhoea).

So how much is 1.2 litres? Around 6 x 200ml glasses. So drink 2 glasses when you wake up, another 2 before lunch and dinner, and in a couple of weeks you’ll be hydrated. The caveat is that your body loses water with tea, coffee, cola and alcohol.

So add an extra glass, for each one of those you drink. It’s easier to reduce caffeine and alcohol, so you are not guzzling water all day to compensate.

What Kind of Water Should Pets Drink?

Spring and filtered water are fine, you may find health and fur improves. But vets say that (unless medically given) to avoid distilled water (removes minerals and electrolytes). Never give fizzy water to pets, as it could cause bloat.

Don’t let pets drink from puddles. It may taste nice to them, but could contain remnants of bacteria, oil or antifreeze.

Ocean Bottle (helping to clean up plastic waste!)

Ocean Bottle is a reusable water bottle, that has a double whammy, as each purchase funds collection of 11.4kg of ocean-bound plastic (around 10000single-use plastic bottles).

The bottle features double-walled stainless steel for cold water or hot drinks, and has a leak-proof design to fit most cup holders. The top screws off for easy cleaning or to add ice cubes, while the drinking cap stays in place without fuss.

Don’t fill hot liquids to top, and avoid wide-mouth bottles with hot drinks for children. Don’t place metal bottles in the microwave.

The bottle features double-walled stainless steel for cold water or hot drinks, and has a leak-proof design to fit most cup holders. The top screws off for easy cleaning or to add ice cubes, while the drinking cap stays in place without fuss.

Ocean Bottle chose sturdy, quality materials so your bottle keeps up with tough use. Stainless steel resists dents and rust, while the silicone base keeps it quiet and slip-free on hard surfaces.

The cap ties on with a strong strap, so you’re less likely to lose it. With basic care, your bottle will stick with you for years, which cuts down on waste and replacement costs.

Jungle Culture (Stainless Steel Water Bottle)

Jungle Culture’s Reusable Stainless Steel Water Bottle holds 650ml of water, so if you fill it twice through the day, you’ll get the average recommended water intake.

Sent in a recycled kraft box, this bottle features a double-walled stainless steel exterior, so it will keep your drinks cold for 24 hours, and hot for 12 hours. The professional-grade 304 stainless steel is durable, leakproof and rust-resistant. Ideal for the office, travel or gym.

S’wheat Water Bottle: Made from Wheat!

Plastic and metal water bottles have ruled the reusable scene for years, but now a new player has arrived: the S’Wheat (use code englandnaturally for £5 discount) made from real wheat.

The Slide Lock Lid ensures a secure leakproof seal, with an easy to use sliding mechanism, for quick access to your drink.

Sold in pretty colours, this bottle weighs just 270 yet is designed to last at least 10 years. To keep in top condition, hand wash in warm soapy water, rinse well and air-dry. Once the carabiner is removed, it’s dishwasher-safe.

The Wave Stainless Steel Water Bottle

Wave Bottle is one of the new insulated stainless steel water bottles on the market, this one from a company that makes wheat straw biodegradable phone cases.

The company was created by two friends who grew up in a small town in northeast England, and saw first-hand the effect of plastic pollution. Everything is sent in sustainable packaging. And profits help to support the charity Surfers Against Sewage.

This leakproof bottle is stunning to look at, and can keep your drinks cold for 24 hours. It holds 600ml of water (the average intake is around 2 of these bottles each day, to keep you hydrated – or possibly more in hot weather or for athletes etc).

The caveat is that your body loses water with tea, coffee, cola and alcohol. So add an extra glass, for each one of those you drink.

The insulated screw cap makes this bottle easy to fill and clean, and it can also keep drinks hot for 12 hours. The bottle is sent in tissue paper and an easy-to-recycle sleeve, to keep it safe in transit.

Qwetch (Recycled Stainless Steel Water Bottles)

Qwetch Stainless Insulated Steel Water Bottles are made from stainless steel, to keep drinks warm for up to 12 hours, or cold for up to 24 hours. They feature coloured flip-up sports tops for drinking on the go, and a tiny cleaning brush is included. Also in a child’s ‘wild camping’ version.

Cupple (a combined water bottle and coffee cup)

You know the juggle. A coffee in one hand, a water bottle in the other, a bag slipping off your shoulder while you dart for the train. It is a small daily circus that adds friction to an already busy day. Now imagine carrying one tidy unit that handles both. That is the promise of the Cupple, a clever two-in-one design.

NHS says that it’s best to avoid caffeine for pregnancy/nursing (or no more than 2 cups of weak tea daily – or 1 cup of mild coffee or cola). 

Use a sink strainer to catch coffee grounds (and tea leaves) to prevent them clogging sinks. Just bin grounds, as although a few spent caffeine ones won’t harm (balanced with shredded cardboard to balance acidity), too many could harm compost worms.

Cupple combines a reusable water bottle with a reusable coffee cup in a single, stainless steel build. It is compact, practical, and purposeful. The bottle is designed for water, the top section converts into a cup for hot drinks, so you only carry one item.

The appeal is obvious for commuters, gym-goers, dog walkers, and desk workers alike. You fill it, drink, and reuse. The stainless steel body adds durability, while the BPA-free materials support daily use. It looks smart, feels well made, and saves space in your routine.

How to Use the Cupple Cup

• Twist off the outer sleeve, to reveal the cup and lid.
• Unscrew the cup from the bottle, and fill with 340ml/12oz of your favourite hot (or cold) drink. We like Sanctuary Coffee, as profits help animal sanctuaries!
• Secure lid by pushing down and twisting at the same time to ensure a tight seal. Allow steam to escape before securing the lid to reduce pressure build up.
• Do not shake or turn the cup upside down with hot liquid inside.
• Let steam escape before sealing hot drinks, don’t drink scalding drinks direct from mouth of cup.
• Once finished with your hot drink, push the lid onto the bottom of the cup.
• Twist the empty cup (including drips) back onto the bottle. Reseal it inside the outer sleeve to prevent leaks in your bag.

How to Use the Cupple Water Bottle

• Twist the empty cup (including drips) back onto the bottle and reseal it inside the outer sleeve to prevent leaks in your bag.
• Unscrew the lid and fill the bottle with 525ml/18oz of cold water
• Caution: the bottle is single-wall and not suitable for hot liquids.
• Tighten the lid to prevent leaks.
• When using the cup, twist the outer sleeve back onto the bottle for added stability.

Reusable Water Bottles (with in-built filters)

Water-to-Go (use WTGAW20 for 20% discount) is a company that makes lightweight yet durable reusable water bottles (made from sugar cane) with built-in and easy-to-recycle filters. The lids are made from recycled vegetable oil and wood pulp, and easy recycled at end of us. So now all you need is water from the tap, to stay hydrated!

Don’t fill hot liquids to top, and avoid wide-mouth bottles with hot drinks for children. Don’t place metal bottles in the microwave.

The company was created by founders of a textiles company, who were aghast when travelling abroad, to see the mountains of plastic waste. Knowing that everyone needs access to clean safe water, they decided to do something about it.

The filters contain three different technologies (mechanical filtration, electrical and activated carbon) to filter bacteria, protozoa, viruses, heavy metals and harmful chemicals, and have been internationally tested and validated for over 14 years.

Ideal for backpackers to commuters, and from busy mums to gym users, one filter (based on drinking 2 litres of water a day) should last 3 months.

Each filter can replace 400 plastic water bottles, and works out around 6.25p for each litre you drink. Then when the filter is used, the filter membrane is biodegradable and the shrouds recycled. The casing and end caps go in plastic recycling bins.

You have to wet the filter to activate the technology. Fill the bottle up and turn it upside down, then submerge the new filter for at least 15 minutes. Do the same if the filter has been dry for some days. At end of use, The larger bottle is dishwasher-friendly (the lid and the smaller bottle and lid are hand-wash only).

The other main issue in hard water areas is limescale, which does not taste nice and could build up calcium and magnesium carbonate, which can lead to bladder stones.

To descale a kettle, fill it three-quarters with equal parts of tap water and distilled white vinegar (also sold in supermarkets).

Boil and cool, then drain and rinse several times, until all flakes have gone. Then boil (full) and empty again, to remove vinegar taste. Adding a teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda can help shift stubborn limescale.