If you use a reusable bottle, you’ll want one that’s not too big. So say you use Jungle Culture reusable stainless steel bottle, this is around 650ml, so you would fill this twice to get your daily water intake. It helps to know this, as you can then go to sleep, knowing you’ve reached recommended water intakes.
Bottled water sold in shops is not tested nearly the same as tap water, and massively overpriced. You’re paying for plastic, shipping of water (often from overseas) and marketing. Once discarded, plastic bottles break down into microplastics, which drop down storm drains and go into the sea, where they are accidentally ingested by marine creatures.
Don’t fill hot liquids to top to avoid scalding, and avoid wide-mouth bottles with hot drinks for children. Don’t place metal bottles in the microwave.
A Reusable Stainless Steel Water Bottle
A Reusable Stainless Steel Water Bottle
Switching to a reusable water bottle is great for the planet, as most disposable water bottles are made from plastic, which breaks down into microplastics and pollutes our oceans. Also choosing a plastic-free water bottle is good for your own health. Choosing a reusable water bottle also means that you can fill it with filtered tap water, which works out way more affordable long-term. With proper care, a quality reusable water bottle should last you years.
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.
Don’t fill hot liquids to top, avoid hot drinks in wide-mouth bottles, and don’t place metal bottles in microwaves.
Available in a chic white/grey or black matte design, the paint coating eliminates condensation to grip the water bottle easily and comfortably, and the commercial kitchen quality materials do not retain any flavour from drinks. The airtight lid also ensures no spills.
These lightweight bottles are also slim enough to fit into your backpack, and carry a lifetime guarantee (though don’t put them in the freezer).
Unlike most reusable bottles, this one has a plastic-free lid. Instead, it’s made from food-safe silicone, which lasts for years and is also easy to recycle at end of life.
How to Care for Your Stainless Steel Water Bottle
To care for your Jungle Culture stainless steel water bottle, use a mix of warm water and unscented dish soap, and their own bottle brush, made from ethically sourced bamboo and durable sisal fibres. The long handle and textured grip means the bottle brush can reach every corner of your bottle’s interior.
Clean your bottle after each use, then leave to dry upside down on a tea towel, using a bamboo washing up brush to scrub lid clean under warm running water, and a dash of dish soap (keep the lid off when not in use, to avoid trapped water/odour).
To deep-clean, fill the bottle half-way with white 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.
Handmade Bamboo Drinking Cups
These handmade bamboo drinking cups are an alternative, ideal for smoothies and designed to last a lifetime. Hand wash only, and do not soak. Good for large morning smoothies, handcrafted by skilled artisans in Vietnam. The intense sun and high rainfall means this bamboo grows without added water.
