Timolino

Water safety has grabbed a lot of headlines around the country recently. Some reports suggest that prescription drugs may flow in tap water, and single-use polypropylene bottles leach cancerous chemicals into water and pollute the environment, causing a conundrum for people who want chemical-free water and don't want to create unnecessary and potentially harmful waste.

In response to this growing interest, many new reusable bottles and canteens surfaced at the show, including these from Timolino. The largest size costs $20, and some are safe for hot drinks. The canteens are made through hydroforming for a tight seal, according to the company. Some brands are welded together, which can leave a germ-trapping gap near the mouth of the container, according to Timolino.

There are plenty of companies making eco-friendly beverage containers, but discerning shoppers look at every detail. Sigg uses a plastic lining that wards off some green purists. And popular polycarbonate Nalgene containers contain bisphenol A, the same cancer-linked chemical that wreaks havoc on hormones and is found in disposable water bottles.

March 21, 2008 11:54 AM PDT

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