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Are You Still Using Disposable Water Bottles?

Because you've got to kick that plastics habit to the curb, here are 13 design-forward, reusable options to quench your thirst

By David Eardley

September 25, 2020

Sustainability is something we're thinking about more than ever, as the effects of climate change become our everyday headlines. We know that there are many adjustments we can make in our lifestyles and integral movements we can support within our government and corporate structures to get things done. One easy swap you can make on a personal level is reducing your single-use plastic consumption, specifically trading out that environmentally irresponsible disposable water bottle for something reusable that looks great on your shelf or in your bag. Here are 13 of our favorite reusable water bottles for the design and waste-conscious among us:

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Lightweight Water Bottle With Silicone Strap
$25
Food52
Starting off our list is a simple yet functional piece of color by drinking vessel experts Kinto. We’ve been fans of the brand for a while now, and its Travel Tumbler can now be seen in the hands of artists and tech aficionados alike.
2/13
LARQ Bottle
$95
Larq
Sleek and streamlined, the body of the LARQ bottle hides a secret: Its LED technology helps to eliminate bacteria within the water inside.

3/13
Porter Bottle
$35
W&P Design
Made of borosilicate and wrapped in BPA-free silicone, the Porter Bottle is a thoughtful, dishwasher safe companion on your travels or at home. There are also two terrazzo colorways if you're craving a pattern and haven't tired of the trend yet.
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Sowden Water Bottle
$35
HAY
$35
Design Within Reach
We would be remiss to not mention the design lover’s bottle of the past several years, created by George Sowden, a founding member of the Memphis group, and visible in the window of nearly every design store across the world. These polypropylene and stainless steel bottles are a hallmark of design house HAY.

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Stojo Collapsible Water Bottle
$25
Stojo
$25
Food52
If space (at home or in your bag) is an issue, opt for this collapsible silicone bottle that is dishwasher-safe and can fit in even the tightest corners.
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Cooper Hewitt A6 Memobottle
$30
Cooper Hewitt
Show your love for the design museum itself with this Cooper Hewitt edition of the memobottle. The memobottle mimics the dimensions of A6 paper, and comes with both a black-and-white cap to fit the mood of the day.

7/13
Skittle Stainless Steel Bottle by Lund London
$35
Nordstrom
Another color-blocked wonder, this bottle calls to mind a minimalist doll shape and comes in five vibrant colorways.
8/13
Slim Memobottle
$32
Cool Material
We love the memobottle so much, we had to include two versions. This model is more hand-size, while maintaining the trim design. Maybe we’ll get them both?

9/13
Hip Bottle
$15
Hip
Another space saver, the Hip Bottle mimics the shape of a traditional flask, so go ahead and trade out your water for something else when the mood arises. The silicone loop lends itself to carrying outside your bag, so feel free to show this one off.
10/13
Dopper Drinking Bottle
~~$31~~ $25
Finnish Design Shop
This award-winning design from the Netherlands by designer Rinke van Remortel is a two-in-one: The top unscrews to form a pedestal-base cup.

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Delta
$28
Kor Water
For those who prefer a slightly more athletic vibe, the Delta bottle combines the look of a sports bottle with a touch of thoughtful design. This bottle sports a hygienic spout, a leak-proof seal, and a cushioned base for the clumsier among us.
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Lego Drinking Bottle
$14
Finnish Design Shop
For the child in all of us, this bottle by Room Copenhagen is a beautiful nod to the ultimate design tool loved by all ages.

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Backpack Drinking Bottle
$35
Royal Design
Simplicity is the name of the game with this straightforward bottle by Danish powerhouse Eva Solo. The strap adds a pop of color while not distracting from the clean design.