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Sigg makes enamel-lined aluminum bottles that are really nice.  I have one
on my desk.  They are expensive, but they last a lot longer than any plastic
bottle, they don't give off-flavors, and there are no issues with pthalates
or other leachates.  They have a variety of sizes and lots of kid-friendly
colors and patterns and they have a great leak-proof (really!) sport top as
one option - it's such a good seal it'll keep the fizz in a soft drink.  You
could sell them through your store.  You could tie it into an exhibit on the
energy and materials used to produce the mountain of plastic/composite boxes
bottles, etc that they could replace with one reusable bottle.

Dave Smith



On Dec 7, 2007 10:58 AM, Shupla, Christine <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

>
> Another idea not so related to the holidays, but related to the idea of
> water bottles (I haven't seen it advocated much): instead of buying
> endless juice boxes and bags for children's lunches and snacks, buy
> reusable (dishwasher safe) bottles that can be filled with water,
> Gatorade, juice, kool-aid, crystal light, etc (dependent on parent's
> views on sugar, natural sugar, and artificial sweetners for their
> children).  Saves money and keeps the stuff out of the trash.
>
>
-- 
David L. Smith
Da Vinci Science Center
Allentown, PA
http://www.davinci-center.org

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