The Dirty Truth About Reusable Water Bottles

Using a reusable water bottle is a good step toward reducing excessive plastic waste in your home. But, unfortunately, there are still downsides to using them, especially as your main source of water every day.    I know I like to use my reusable water bottle, especially if I know I'll be out without easy access to water for a long time. But after learning about all the dangers hiding in plain sight, I've changed my approach to using them, and have definitely have upped my cleaning routine with this item, specifically.   This week, I'm uncovering the dirty truth behind reusable water bottles, and what we can do to make them safer to use. This episode isn't meant to demonize reusable water bottles altogether but rather to inform everyone about the importance of choosing the right reusable bottle and using the proper cleaning methods on them. As always, you can find the episode summary and cheat sheet for more information here: https://slightlygreener.com/episode24 Key Topics: How often to clean your water bottle The health problems associated with dirty water bottle use Which types of reusable bottles pose the greatest risks The safest bottle to use to avoid hidden mold and bacteria For even more information and to jump-start your home detox in as little as 7 days, join our membership here: https://www.slightlygreener.com/membership Buy The Slightly Greener Method book here Connect with Tonya: Website: https://slightlygreener.com/ Instagram: @slightlygreener Join my free Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slightlygreener