Today, if you look at the range of water bottles for cyclists, you might be surprised to see that plastic bottles dominate. Why do people, who choose environmentally friendly means of transport and care about their health, choose plastic? After all, plastic is slow to decompose and has a long-term negative impact on nature, it is a petroleum product, its production increases the greenhouse effect, and there are also talks about its slight yet negative impact on human health...
Once, plastic had certain negative impacts on the environment and humans, but the chemical industry is advancing, and manufacturers are looking for new, innovative, human- and environment-friendly solutions. Today, plastic is not what it used to be, and cyclists are increasingly choosing bottles made from plastic.
BPA Free – Plastic Without Any Negative Impact on Human Health
Is it true that plastic harms human health? It’s not the plastic itself but a substance in the plastic called BPA (bisphenol A) that’s harmful. It was widely used in plastic production around the 1950s, later, various studies showed that bisphenol can leach into food, affect its taste, and have a slight but negative impact on human health.
Although bisphenol was not banned in the US or EU, manufacturers started looking for consumer-friendly solutions – this led to the development of BPA-free plastic. If you care about your health, look for products marked with this label.
Cycling manufacturer Elite has created the Fly Elite line of water bottles. These bottles are made from completely safe plastic and are labeled BPA free.
Plastic Can Be Biodegradable and Even Compostable
For many years, the main drawback of plastic was that it is a material resistant to environmental factors and practically non-degradable, significantly polluting the environment and leaving long-lasting traces.
Manufacturers began looking for solutions and found new ones. This includes plastic that is biodegradable, and some types can even be composted. This plastic is made from petroleum products mixed with fermented plant-based materials – that’s the simplified explanation. The most important thing is that this plastic, when exposed to moisture, oxygen, and various microorganisms, degrades without harming the environment.
Cycling manufacturer Elite offers the Jet series of water bottles made from biodegradable plastic, available in 12 different capacities, colors, and designs.
Plastic Can Be Plant-Based and 100% Organic
Traditionally, plastic has been criticized for several reasons – plastic production uses oil, a non-renewable resource, and the production process releases a significant amount of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
Today, organic, so-called green bio plastic is becoming popular. It is made from various plant materials, one of the most popular being Brazilian sugarcane. These are renewable resources, and sugarcane plantations neutralize carbon dioxide, reducing the greenhouse effect. Can you imagine a plastic water bottle made entirely from natural materials?
Cycling manufacturer Elite offers the Jet Green series of water bottles made from bio plastic, available in different colors and capacities.
Another Advantage of Plastic Water Bottles
As you can see, manufacturers are abandoning what is ineffective or may have negative consequences, and they are looking for new, innovative, environmentally and human-friendly solutions – and they are succeeding. Today, new generation plastic is friendly to both the environment and humans.
Another advantage of plastic water bottles is that they are inexpensive and cheaper than steel bottles. Even if price is not your main selection criterion, it’s great that you don’t have to spend a lot to be responsible and environmentally conscious.
Choose accessories responsibly for yourself and your bike.
