Change Agent | John McCavanagh

Thank you for making a commitment to ending plastic bottle waste. I actually have a Nalgene bottle as well as a PUR filter on my faucets at home. Thanks for also clarifying the Nalgene is now BPA free. It is estimated that it takes almost 20 million barrels of oil just to produce the plastic bottles yearly in the United States alone, almost 3 million tons of CO2 put into the atmosphere, and for ever liter of water sold, it takes 2 TIMES that much just to make them. Thirst Aid Live is an event series dedicated to raising awareness and funds for this national crisis and global safe, clean drinking water cause.

Christine, They used to be made with polycarbonate, but now all Nalgene bottles are BPA free. They also came out with new stainless steel bottles.

Dear John, Do you have any information on the safety of Nalgene in regard to plastic leaching out of the bottle? Are they made with polycarbonate?

I agree completely! We dispose of too much in the US. When I lived in Europe we would sit down to have our coffee - no paper to-go cups. Bottled water is a fairly new phenomenon and it is taking its toll on our planet. I have a metal re-usable bottle that I carry with me. I have to say this is much easier for women that carry purses. I can carry my bottle and/or my mug easily. What do men do? Except for bike messenger bags I do not see many men carrying bags.