Earth Day is here! Celebrated every April 22nd since 1970. The greenest day on the calendar will be observed by this post showing the merits and shortcomings of the trendy stainless steel water bottle. According to the paragon of journalism The New York Times, the shiny drinking cylinder takes its toll on the ecology of the planet during the manufacturing process, 300 grams of the non-leaching metal releases 14 times more greenhouse gas emissions than the petroleum based polyethylene water bottle, plus its a toxic environment for the workers producing the lustrous alloy. But wait, all is not lost for those of you on an enlightened sustainable path. By frequently using your metallic, quaffing canister (over 500 times) the environmental sins needed to manufacture the rust resistant heavy metal will be forgiven. Although the greenest method of water distribution for the masses is the humble water fountain, water cooler or “scuttlebutt” as the U.S. Navy prefers to call it. My favorite sidekick H2O hauler is the Klean Kanteen, headquartered in land locked Chino, California. The responsibly made sipper is BPA free, (Bisphenol A, developed as a synthetic estrogen in the 1930’s, low doses could cause cancer, immune system dysfunction, and other ailments to be avoided if at all possible.) It is also chic enough to be worn as a fashion statement for its clean lines and trendy color swatches. Let’s ring in Earth Day by shelving the plastic and sucking up to steel.

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