SIGG DEBACLE

Have you heard about the nasty linings lurking in the ubiquitous SIGG bottle? I’ve blogged about it before, but now SIGG have finally admitted that any of their bottles manufactured before August 2008, have a lining that contains Bisphenol-A (BPA) – the very thing that most of us are trying to avoid. You can now take back a bottle that you bought before August 08 to any major manufacturer and they should exchange it for a new one. Don’t freak out though – BPA is a known hormone disruptor, but it’s not life-threatening. It’s sobering to realize that it’s in many containers – not just SIGG bottles. The lining of most cans, unless otherwise stated by the company, also contains BPA. Eden Foods, is one of the few U.S. companies that eschews the use of these cheaper linings. I’ve always been a fan of transparent bottles anyway. I like to see my water and also want to know that the bottle is really clean (impossible to tell with a SIGG). I personally love the Camelbak bottles and the LifeSource water clear bottles, which have a wonderfully wide opening. So save your health, your money and the planet, by investing in some good BPA-free bottles and a LifeSource Whole House Water System.