Make Positive Changes In Hydration With ION8
Re-usable water bottles are not only great for sport and saving you money, but they can also help to save the planet.
Ion8 offers 100% Leak proof BPA free water bottles with a fast flow for rapid hydration and hygienic flip top cover for one handed use on the go.
These water bottles fit most standard bike bottle holders and can also be fit in the side mesh pockets on most adult backpacks and rucksacks, meaning they are great for ski touring. If you’re starting to feel inspired to participate in a sporting activity, it’s important to remember to keep well hydrated. This is especially true on long ski tours at altitude. This handy bottle can hold up to 650ml of water, so you can be confident that you can stay hydrated throughout the day.
The UK government is considering a tax on single-use plastics to help tackle the pollution in our oceans. It has been estimated that 12 million tonnes of plastic enters the ocean each day and plastic residues have been discovered in creatures that live seven miles beneath the sea. The goverment are hoping that the introduction of this tax will have the same positive effect as the 5p carrier bag charge, which saw an 85% reduction in their use within 6 months of the scheme launching.
In 2016 3.20 billion litres of bottled water was consumed in the UK and typically bottled water retails at up to 500 times more than the price of tap water.
If you’re guilty of buying a bottle of water at the beginning of the week, then re-filling it several times a day, you could be putting your health at risk. According to scientists, bottles of water can contain tiny cracks which could become breading grounds for dangerous germs such as norovirus.
There are simple ways in which we can help to reduce the amount of plastic bottles we buy, and the risks associated with them. Re-suable water bottles, have been designed for multiple uses and don’t contain any of the toxins. Ion8 have designed a range of bottles that are made of BPA Free, phthalate free, non-toxic Tritan. Tritan is highly resistant to odours, can be easily cleaned and is even dishwasher safe.
Winner of the Reddot design award 2017, the Ion8 Ultimate is 100% leak proof, 100% of the time. This eradicates one of the worst and most common problems with standard water bottles; their tendency to leak. This is all thanks to the wonderful lid lock, and the easy grip soft band around the bottle offers peace of mind against accidental spillage. The Ion8 Ultimate Water Bottle allows you to hold a whole 550ml which will keep you supercharged and ready for whatever the day may throw at you. Even when the bottle is running low, there’s no need to worry due to easy filling which allows for fast refilling when you need it most and even gives you the option to add some fruit or ice cubes as well. Not only perfect for holding cold beverages with temperatures as low as -10°C, this bottle is also more than capable of handling hot beverages up to 96°C. Whatever the weather, this truly is a bottle for all occasions.
