The Everyday collection from Nalgene are plastic water bottles made without Bisphenol A (also called BPA). Cost is $11.99 at Nalgene-Outdoor.com. (MCT) (MCT) - Creating a holiday shopping list is a bit like solving a difficult SAT question. Try this one: A family member is active outdoors, cares about the environment and worries about harmful toxins.
What to buy? It's tempting to resort to a gift card and hope the person can find the right item on his or her own. But there are interesting gifts for outdoor adventurers who worry about harmful toxins.
The Everyday collection from Nalgene is plastic water bottles made without Bisphenol A (also called BPA). The Food and Drug Administration is still researching whether there are any risks but some worried consumers don't want to take chances.
Instead of using plastic with BPA, the Everyday collection is made with Eastman Tritan copolyester.
The On-the-Go bottle is a sleek, sports style bottle that fits most cupholders on bicycles or gym equipment. It holds up to 24 ounces and is designed to be easily accessed with one hand. It is 100 percent leakproof but should not be stashed upside down in a backpack. The bottle is dishwasher safe, made in the USA, 100 percent recyclable. Available in red, green or blue. Cost is $11.99 at Nalgene-Outdoor.com.
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