Our plastic problem has hit a tipping point – a staggering 400 million tonnes of plastic is produced globally each year – and while we are getting better at recycling, single-use plastics are still an issue. A new roadmap report from the British Plastics Federation (BPF) found that the UK could recycle three times as much plastic by 2030 as we do today. But to achieve that goal, we all need to make some significant changes in how we purchase and consume items like water.
If your goal in 2023 is to drink more water, but you don’t want to add to the plastic pollution problem, a reusable water bottle is an ideal solution.
Reusable bottles are becoming a more popular sight, with brands such as Chilly’s and S’well turning these eco-savvy solutions into must-have fashion accessories. They are a great way to monitor your water intake and can even save you money in the long run. Plus, it can help remind you to drink while you’re out and about, and some water bottles also give you visual prompts when its time to take your next drink.
You also don’t need to worry about running out as there’s now an extensive network of water fountains popping up in towns, cities and parks across the UK. The Refill app is an excellent way of finding out where to find free drinking water in your area. Download the app on Android or the Apple app store, and it’ll direct you to your nearest refill station.
We’ve taken a look at some of the best reusable water bottles on the market today to help you ditch the plastic and hit your daily water intake goals.
How we tested
Each bottle has been tried and tested by going through a range of everyday activities such as walking the dog, working out and working from home to make sure it ticks all the right boxes.
We were looking for easy-to-use bottles that kept our drinks chilled, were leakproof, and looked good.
The best reusable water bottles for 2023 are:
- Best for a reusable water bottle – Hydro Flask wide mouth, 946ml: £41.95, Amazon.co.uk
- Best for style – S’well the white marble traveller bottle, 470ml: £34, Revolve.com
- Best for tech-heads – HidrateSpark stainless steel Bluetooth smart water bottle, 21oz: £74, Amazon.co.uk
- Best for carbonated drinks – Aarke reuseable plastic and stainless steel water bottle, 800ml: £16.99, Currys.co.uk
- Best for a lightweight water bottle – Hip water bottle, 650ml: £14.90, Amazon.co.uk
- Best for filtered drinking – LifeStraw go water bottle, 1l: £39.51, Amazon.co.uk
- Best for travelling – Chilly’s refill X, 500ml: £22, Chillysbottles.com
- Best for using at home – SHO original 2.0, 1l: £11.99, Shoreusable.com