Finally, I made a decision about a water bottle and purchased a Klean Kanteen. I researched the product on their site and from opinions of others and choose two a 27 ounce blue one with a flat cap. The 27 ounce bottle itself seems to be great and has saved me at least two dollars by using the bottled filled with tap water and ice instead of using bottled water.
Since I have had it less than a week the savings isn’t that great yet, though some of the reviews that people had regarding the metallic taste or the cap leaking I have not encountered. When I got the bottle, I washed it out with soap and very warm water and let it air dry some.
Saving money by buying your own container will definitely make a difference in your budget. In Chicago, there is an additional tax on waste so buying your own could save you several pennies on each purchase.
Not every municipality has palatable drinking water. The water may be potable but not to everyone’s tastes. Those who like the water (and if the pipes that supply the water aren’t corroded) would definitely save money by owning their own bottle. Also having your own bottle would make could reduce the garbage that you toss. When I go to the park, generally I carry a bottle of water and if I don’t finish it before I go home, I would carry it with me and toss it when I got home. Our building is pushing recycling so we don’t have to pay for more dumpsters. Carrying you own refillable water bottle can help you save on paying for trash collection as well, if you have to pay for a recycling or garbage service.
The variety of sizes and caps available in the Klean Kanteen line are great for all ages. Instead of buying a “wine karafe” which is also 27 ounces you could search online and buy a 27 ounce bottle with a stainless steel flat cap for less in a color. The only difference is that the bottle wouldn’t say wine in several languages on it. If you are using your container to put wine into for consumption in a park where alcohol is not allowed maybe having one that says wine on it isn’t the most stealth move. A larger bottle would work just as well if not better if you are toting a more wine for several people – the 40 ounce container will not hold a magnum – which is 1.5 liters or just under 51 ounces but will hold more than a standard bottle.
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