Wide Mouth Water Bottle 32 oz
32 oz wide mouth water bottle made from Tritan copolyester. BPA-free. Nalgene is one of the most popular outdoor water bottles.
How scores are calculated
Materials (40%): How plastic-free the product is — raw materials, construction, and coatings.
Packaging (20%): Is the product packaged in plastic? Is it recyclable?
Transparency (20%): Does the brand disclose ingredients, sourcing, and manufacturing?
Durability (20%): How long does it last? Longer-lasting products reduce plastic waste over time.
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Last updated: April 6, 2026
Tap water in the US contains detectable PFAS in over 45% of systems tested by the USGS. Plastic water bottles leach BPA, BPS, and microplastics — especially when heated. The average American gets a significant portion of their total plastic exposure from drinking water and beverage containers.
Why We Rated It This Way
Nalgene's Tritan plastic is BPA-free, but research has raised questions about other estrogenic chemicals in Tritan. For everyday use, glass or stainless steel is a safer choice. Nalgene is better than polycarbonate but not the cleanest option.
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