Today’s Tried and True Green Product Review focuses on a new, innovative water bottle from ecoUsable.  There’s a plethora of stylish designs of reusable bottles available today. But we’re also considering the materials used in manufacturing, and how the bottles actually perform.

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ech2o has a unique, ecofriendly design.  It may cost a bit more than most, but it’s well worth it.  Here’s why we highly recommend it as a great way to get instantly filtered water and stay hydrated while on-the-go.

  • We like the fact that the container is made of 304 food grade, non-leaching and recyclable, stainless steel. (Compared with aluminum, stainless steel requires less energy to produce, and it doesn’t require a lining.)
  • The Ionic-Absorption Micro-Filtration System is BPA-free.
  • The ech2o straw top filter, on the 25-ounce size, filters up to 100 gallons of water, (estimated to last about a year). Replacement filters are sold separately, and made in the USA.
  • As you drink, the straw top instantly removes up to 99.99 percent of pollutants: toxic chemicals, detergents, pesticides as well as other harmful industrial and agricultural wastes; and reduces unpleasant taste, odor, chlorine, sand and sediment. (Tested by independent state and EPA approved labs to EPS/ANSI protocols and NSF Standards 42 & 53.)
  • Filters water from: the tap, pool, rivers, streams and lakes (everything except salt water).  For on-the-go hydration, that’s a lot of filtered, great tasting water for your buck.
  • Available in an array of colors, various sizes, with sport caps and water wraps; ($12.49-$39.99) EcoUsable is offering AltCon readers an exclusive offer — you can save 10% at checkout via this link.

aech4.jpgThe best way to eliminate the use of plastic water bottles, save money in the long run, and get great tasting, instantly filtered water – we give Ech2o a definite, green thumbs up.