OK, so we know that disposable water bottles are the devil’s work. And we’ve made our choice to not drink bottled water because we know that bottled water is 2,000 times more energy intensive than tap water. But with all of the water bottles out there, aren’t you tired of hearing about BPA-this and cancer-causing-that? Maybe it’s time that we look back to an enduring and recyclable friend. Today, this friend comes in the form of a beautifully designed, 22oz, Lifefactory Glass Water Bottle.

Whoa! A glass water bottle?! Yup. Let me give you some reasons. For one thing, Lifefactory bottles will never leach any chemicals into your beverage because they are PVC-free, polycarbonate-free, and yes, BPA-free too. Plus, every part used to construct the bottles is FDA-approved. This also allows for great taste, and thanks to the elimination of that metallic tang you can get with other water bottles, you don’t have to feel like you have braces again. And best of all, all parts are reusable and recyclable. And if you don’t think that recycling glass is significant, think again. For every product that is made with 10% recycled glass, 2.5% of energy costs are saved. And is it really that taxing? No confusing numbers to remember. Glass can always be recycled; colored or clear. Personally, I can’t think of anything more satisfying or therapeutic than hearing my glass shatter at the base of the recycling bin. But right now, our report card isn’t looking so great. While the U.S. has an average glass recycle rate of 35%, Europe is leaps and bounds ahead with an average rate of 65%! In the U.S. we only recycle 2.5 million tons of the 17 million tons of glass produced in one year. Ouch.

OK. So it is good to recycle glass, and Lifefactory bottles are super safe and tasty, but won’t they break? Lifefactory decided to attack this issue in a brilliant way. They decided to cover their bottles in fu