We’ve all been warned that in order to remain healthy, lose or maintain weight and maintain a strong immune system we need to drink at least 8 glasses water a day. Yes, this is a fact that we all know; and since water consumption does seem to be the cure-all solution for all of life’s problems, how many of us actually drink the recommended amount of water that we need everyday? I do…I think. But who can really be sure how many trips they’ve made to the tap everyday in order to fill up a reusable water bottle; and using bottled spring water or filtered water isn’t exactly environmentally friendly, even if it is more convenient for tracking just how hydrated we’re keeping ourselves. So what’s the answer? Is it really possible to remain hydrated as recommended while reducing the waste created by drinking from disposable plastic water bottles?

Obviously I’m not leading you astray…the answer is a resounding yes thanks to a really cool interactive water bottle, the Hydracoach. Firstly, it’s a durable reusable water bottle that allows you to refill directly from your tap or on-board water dispenser on your fridge that doesn’t come with the same environmental impact as purchasing bottled spring water. But, it also does many things that my trusted Nalgene bottle does not. The Hydracoach actually calculates exactly how much water each individual needs to drink everyday, based on weight, level of physical fitness and more; so it might tell you that the 8 glasses of water are a little excessive, or that you need to amp up your water intake even if it means feeling a little bit water logged.

Since refilling a reusable water bottle doesn’t allow individuals to keep track of exactly how much water they’re drinking everyday, the Hydracoach interactive water bottle also keeps track of how much water you’ve consumed each day, and how close you can percentage wise to meeting your recommended daily water intake, so expect it to give you trouble when you’re not living up to your end of the bargain by drinking up!

A pretty cool gadget that is eco-friendly and health conscious; if you can find anything better that checks all of those boxes, I challenge you to tell me.