Nalgene has started a new website that offers information on their water bottles. If you click on the different types of bottles along the left hand side, it will clearly show you if the bottle is BPA free or not. We need to replace our old Nalgene bottles, and I’m about to place my order. I wish I could have fallen for one of those SIGG bottles, but I just can’t figure out how they’ll come clean in the dishwasher.

Anyway, if you’re a water drinker, and who isn’t these days, please please please buy yourself a reusable container and fill it up yourself. It’s so much better for the planet, for your wallet, and for my peace of mind. :O)

edited to add: the bottles I want, of course, aren’t available for purchase online yet. The Tritan bottles. They have a small one, more of a sippy cup for children, I need the adult size. For some reason, psychological, I’m sure, I prefer my drinking bottles to be clear. Or even semi sheer, so I can check water levels. I’m going to wait a week, and see if the Tritans are available then. If you’ve seen them in a retail store, please let me know.

Nalgene has announced that they are phasing out production of bottles with BPA, that nasty chemical in polycarbonate bottles that wreaks havoc with our hormones and lots of other things.

I am not sure why they’re not just STOPPING production, but they didn’t ask my opinion.

The new bottles are manufactured with Eastman’s Tritan copolyester. They are already available in stores and will be available online next month.

Now, if you go to the Camelbak website, they have a big logo that says BPA free. I don’t know if that means they always were, or are now.

I am VERY happy to hear this information. I haven’t found a stainless steel reusable bottle that I like, and that the dishwasher will wash properly. I can’t wait to get these to replace our current Nalgene collection.

Just wish I didn’t have to throw these away. Anyone have any ideas on what to do with old Nalgene bottles rather than drink from them?