What is the Safest Water Bottle Material for Everyday Use?

Which types of water bottles are actually the safest to use? In this video, we'll rank 8 of the most common water bottle materials, including copper, plastic, aluminum, silicone, ceramic, titanium, stainless steel, and glass. We'll look primarily at factors like chemicals or contaminants leaching into your drink, but there are some other safety concerns to keep in mind. This video is a refresh of one from a few years ago, and the main updates include an 8th material (ceramic-lined), a copper leach test, and an aluminum liner test. (and significantly better audio and editing!) Medical disclaimer: I'm not a doctor or materials scientist. None of this is meant to be medical advice. My main goal was to present each material in a way that reflects a combination of the current understanding and unknowns alongside historical issues (like BPAs and plastic). In reality, it's impossible to rank these in a few distinct tiers, particularly with categories like plastic that contain many different sub-types, many of which are considered safe. And there is A LOT of ongoing research that could change this over time. Thank you! And if you want to try the experiment with the drain cleaner and plastic liners, MAKE SURE YOU DO IT IN A WELL-VENTILATED AREA! This video reviews BPAS, but it does not cover lead, PFAS, or microplastics. I have another video planned that goes specifically into many of these types of contaminants. Amazon Disclaimer: I earn a small commission if you purchase using a link at no extra cost to you. If you found this video helpful, I hope you'll consider using a link to buy as it helps grow this channel while remaining completely independent and unbiased. Thank you! PRODUCTS Otiem (Copper): https://amzn.to/3N9nK2L Nalgene (Plastic): https://amzn.to/46dg2gz Sigg (Aluminum): https://amzn.to/4uA0mA3 TakeToday (Silicone): https://amzn.to/4sfaLj7 YETI Rambler Mug (Ceramic) https://amzn.to/4btwNaF Boundless (Titanium): https://amzn.to/4jQ4vun Owala (Stainless Steel): https://amzn.to/3QTtlfR Ello (Glass): https://amzn.to/4lxPmz6 Other options, including ones that minimize plastic contact: Brumate Era (Steel Straw): https://amzn.to/4d4LwbG Hydro Flask (Steel Lid): https://amzn.to/3GmQ6Xz Healthy Human (Steel Under Lid): https://amzn.to/4cSNfRF Klean Kanteen (Steel Under Lid, Single-Wall): https://amzn.to/4amntDw JustOneBotl (Glass & Steel): https://www.justonebotl.com/ AS ALWAYS, CLEAN YOUR BOTTLE REGULARLY! If left uncleaned, mold and bacteria growth in your bottle could lead to health issues over time. Here are some helpful, inexpensive bottle cleaning accessories I've used for the last few years: Brush Kit: https://amzn.to/3ToFISU Cleaning Tablets: https://amzn.to/4sAriOS (Or get denture or retainer tablets to save even more money) Denture Tablets https://amzn.to/3Z6OVCk BOTTLE CLEANING GUIDE    • How to Clean a Stainless Steel Bottle (and...   BEST BOTTLE (Big Video)    • Best Water Bottle? Ranked for Insulation, ...   INSULATION TEST    • Which Bottle Keeps Water Cold the Longest?...   LINKS Copper Toxicity (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copper_... Copper's Antimicrobial Properties: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles... pH Scale: https://www.snexplores.org/article/sc... Plastics and BPA Replacements: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles... Types of Plastic: https://rajras.in/types-of-plastic/ Aluminum's Plastic Lining (BottlePro):    • The Secret Plastic Liner in Your Cups, Can...   Spokesman-Review (BPAs in Siggs): https://www.spokesman.com/stories/200... CBC (Sigg BPA Backlash): https://www.cbc.ca/news/sigg-backpeda... Chipped Ceramic Coating (Reddit):   / ceramic_lining_chipping   Titanium Toxicity: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles... Nickel Allergy Article: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles... TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 00:22 Copper 01:59 Plastic 03:49 Aluminum 04:53 Silicone 05:52 Ceramic 06:45 Titanium 07:22 Stainless Steel 08:01 Glass Song: Rooster Visions by DJ DENZ Used with a license from a paid Canva subscription