Why We Don't Paint Our Bottles
Choosing healthy, sustainable water bottles for your family should be simple. But most bottles on the market contain plastics, PFAS, and other toxic materials — even if they claim to be eco-friendly and free of chemicals! Unfortunately, many families might not know that these dangerous materials could be lurking in the colorful outer coating.
That’s why at Pura Stainless, we innovated the safest water bottles on the market. Each and every Pura product is made of 100% food service grade stainless steel and medical grade silicone – with no paint whatsoever. So, why do we refuse to paint our bottles? Let’s talk about it!
Painted Bottles
Before you replenish your supply of household items, set a goal to aim for sustainability whenever possible. For products that you regularly run out of, try to buy them in bulk. If you’ve got high-quality co
Powder-Coated Bottles
Many popular stainless steel water bottles, like the one shown above with the plastic-lid, are colored with a more durable and chip-resistant coating called powder coat. Often advertised as a more eco-friendly alternative to paint, powder coating is praised by many companies to help sell their products as sustainable. However, the powder used to coat the bottles is made of plastic and/or other industrial materials that is electrically charged and sprayed onto the bottles before being cured with heat or UV light. Unfortunately, this means the coating must be removed before the bottles can be recycled.
Risks
The truth is, both paints and powder coats can contain plastics, PFAS, and other toxic materials that are harmful to humans and the environment. The EcoWaste Coalition warns that reusable water bottles are often decorated with paints containing lead at dangerous levels. And, Sustainability Matters magazine writes that powder coatings can contain up to 50% plastic content that can end up in landfills and in the environment as microplastic particles.
The Best Option
According to the latest science, sticking with uncolored stainless steel is the best option. Not only are Pura bottles 100% plastic-free and chemical-free, but interchangeable silicone sleeves make our bottles easier to carry. Plus, you can adapt the color of your bottle to match your mood instead of having to buy another — making them even more sustainable, stylish, and fun!
At Pura Stainless, we believe that you should never have to wonder if your products are good for your family or the environment. That’s why we only use the safest water bottle materials that are well-known, well-researched, and proven non-toxic. We are also proud to have achieved the rigorous Made Safe® certification with all of our products. Visit our website to learn more or begin your journey with the best bottles on the market!
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