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  new macs

  Am I the only one who took the "go get one" directive as largely ironic (or is that sarcastic)?On New MacBook Air has some green qualities posted 1 year, 10 months ago 6 Responses

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  plastic bottles

  Nalgene does make bottles of the non-#7 variety - the old ones that used to be all they sold, #5 plastic, I believe - identical except for the fancy colours, and half the price.  I heard a rumour that MEC in Toronto was going to be stocking only these Nalgenes from now on, but I don't know how true that is.  At any rate, you can avoid Lexan but keep the convenience and same size of plastic if desired.  

  I use my Kleen Kanteen metal bottle for everyday use - it is light and compact, and the only plastic on it is the outer part of the lid.  Steel can be washed and subjected to heat and cold without worry, but I've heard from many sources that freezing (as well as heating) plastic enhances its leaching tendencies... but if you're only drinking water from your bottles, it shouldn't be hard to keep them clean enough with normal washing, right?

  It was actually this issue, plastic drinking containers, that brought me to Umbra in the first place, 2 years ago.  Many people have asked related questions before, and she's answered them in her thorough and judicious way.  You're here, you obviously read Umbra, go look them up! And then decide for yourself. On Umbra on Camelbaks posted 1 year, 10 months ago 16 Responses