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Plastic-Free Rating
Water
Mainstream Brand
Water·Owala

FreeSip Insulated

C
PFR Grade
Fair — some plastic content or limited transparency
Offers good insulation and a convenient FreeSip spout, but contains plastic components in the lid and straw, and the flip cap can be cumbersome.
PFR Caution

An insulated stainless steel water bottle with a unique FreeSip spout that allows for both sipping and chugging. Features a carry loop.

Score Breakdown

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.

Materials
6
Packaging
5
Transparency
6
Durability
7

This is a rating of this specific product only — not the company. Other products from this brand may score differently.

Last updated: April 8, 2026

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Moderate Exposure Risk — Why This Product Category Matters

Offers good insulation and a convenient FreeSip spout, but contains plastic components in the lid and straw, and the flip cap can be cumbersome.

Synthetic Plastic Content
%
synthetic plastic by weight

Why We Rated It This Way

Owala's FreeSip Insulated is made from Stainless steel body, plastic lid components, plastic straw.

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