5 alternatives to plastic bottles!

Since their first production in 1969 in the United States, plastic bottles have grown in popularity to become the preferred solution for consumers to drink water and other beverages. In France, each year, plastic bottles are sold by the millions, which represents approximately 9 billion liters of water consumed in plastic bottles .

However, at a time of growing ecological awareness, is it still reasonable to use them? Given their negative impact on the environment (pollution), their harmful consequences on health ( microplastics ) (link to the article on microplastics) , and their high economic cost (more expensive water, recycling, production). Today, it no longer makes sense to drink water in single-use plastic bottles. While it is true that the quality of drinking water remains an essential factor for public health worldwide, there are now real alternatives to plastic bottles!

Pureva Home Tap Water Filter

Water quality has long been a popular reason for drinking bottled spring water. But recent scandals have clearly demonstrated that it's not all that healthy. The first alternative we're going to offer you must therefore first and foremost meet the desire for healthy water. This is why we developed the Pureva tap water filter . Drinking filtered water is a first alternative to using single-use plastic bottles .

This solution of Water filtration allows you to enjoy quality drinking water with better taste. The water filter is effective against nearly 30 pollutants present in water. For example:

• Chlorine;
• Heavy metals;
• Limestone;
• Pesticides;
• Microplastics;
• Etc.

No need to be a DIY expert to install it on your faucet! It easily attaches to all types of systems and without tools. Budget-wise, this technology is cost-effective and doesn't limit you in the amount of water filtered daily . After the initial purchase, you only need to replace the filter cartridge about once a month per person. This significantly reduces the purchase of plastic bottles, thus generating significant savings.

Installing a filtration system offers an excellent alternative to disposable plastic bottles , reducing pollution and avoiding microplastics for your health and the environment. Once this is done and to complete your process, you can consider one of the following solutions which are more commonplace and widespread.

Reusable water bottles made from recycled plastic

Reusable water bottles made from recycled plastic are a great alternative to plastic bottles. As their name suggests, these water bottles are made from recycled plastic. Using them is therefore part of an eco-responsible approach.

The supply on this market is increasingly important. Therefore, it is important to ensure that the reusable bottle made from recycled plastic is certified "BPA-free" . BPA stands for "bisphenol-A". It is an industrial chemical compound used in the manufacture of plastic (plastic packaging and bottles, the interior lining of cans, etc.). It is considered harmful to health.

The advantages of the reusable water bottle alternative made from recycled plastic:

• Practicality
• Eco-responsible gesture
• Reduce the purchase of single-use plastic bottles
• Attractive purchase price

Reusable stainless steel water bottles

This is undoubtedly the best alternative to plastic bottles . The demand for this type of container has been constantly increasing in recent years, particularly in the French market. It must be said that reusable stainless steel water bottles have no shortage of arguments to seduce us.

More robust and durable than plastic ones, reusable stainless steel water bottles represent a definitive eco-friendly investment. In fact, many of these products come with a lifetime warranty. What's more, these bottles are generally insulated. Very practical, they allow you to keep your drink hot or cold for several hours, in a bag or elsewhere.

The advantages of reusable stainless steel water bottles :

• Practicality;
• Sustainable eco-responsible gesture;
• Isothermal capacity;
• Solidity;
• Attractive design;
• Reduction in the purchase of single-use plastic bottles;
• Purchase that allows you to save money in the long term.

Glass: an ecological alternative to bottled water

For home use, glass is an excellent alternative to plastic bottles. Washable and reusable, glass carafes, pitchers, and other bottles make it easy to enjoy quality water at home. This can be achieved with the Pureva tap water filter.

Furthermore, using glass is an ecological alternative to plastic water bottles , since it is recyclable. It is a healthy, sustainable and low-polluting material because its production does not require complex processes.

Home filter jugs

Until a few years ago, home filter jugs were considered an alternative to plastic bottles. In reality, this type of filtration device is now outdated. It can even be considered a "false good idea," as filter jugs have shown their limitations:

• No filtration of pollutants;
• Loss of quality of stagnant water in this type of container (often plastic);
• Risk of microbial development in the event of poor maintenance of the carafe,
• Filtration flow rate limited by the volume of the carafe.

At home, there is no doubt that the combined use of a filtration system and a glass container (carafe, pitcher, bottle) offers the best alternative to plastic bottles.

For on-the-go use, Pureva reusable stainless steel water bottles offer the best guarantees in terms of manufacturing requirements and usage characteristics. So you no longer have to worry about the quality of the water you drink at home, or anywhere else, our solutions meet both your personal expectations and those of an eco-responsible approach!