A popular brand of stainless steel water bottles, Klean Kanteen, is a great example of ergonomically designed, functional water bottles. What's more they are also environmentally friendly. They are better for the environment because of their re-usability, which prevents plastic water bottles from being used and thrown away, which equals less landfill, which equals a cleaner world. As far as sustainability and safety goes, stainless steel water bottles are the way to go. Water bottles made of stainless steel are free of BPA (Bisphenol A), which is a chemical found in the manufacturing of plastics and aluminums. BPA is dangerous because it can negatively affect one's body by disrupting hormones. Cleanliness is important to safety, too! The general design of Klean Kanteen bottles is full of rounded edges and curves, which prevent any dirt, germs, or bacteria from building up on the bottle.
Klean Kanteen bottles are, overall, comfortable to use, in that the bottles are rounded, which allows easy handling and gripping of them. However, I think that if the bottles curved a bit inward towards the middle it would even easier to keep a hold of them. If they were a little thinner around the middle, then the ends would be a little larger to enable one's hand to stay in place in the center. To get a better idea of what I mean, imagine a small hand weight, but one that is more rounded. This is actually the design that I am referring to:
Klean Kanteen bottles are also very easy to use and to clean. The lid twists on and off, and it also prevents leakage with a small ring of rubber and suction. The lid also has a loop on it so that it is easy to pick it up and attach it to things. Thus, one can keep it on a backpack or a bag and carry it around when on-the-go. Moreover, the mouth of the bottle is large so it is easy to pour water into it and drink from it.
Since these bottles are made of stainless steel, they are meant to be durable and to last a while. As stated before, they are re-usable and refillable. Klean Kanteen bottles definitely perform their function well. Furthermore, they are aesthetically pleasing. Many different sizes of bottles are offered for multiple uses. Recently, the company has released many new colors for consumers to purchase, widening variety and interest. They have also begun selling small, 12 ounce "sippy" bottles, which appeal to mothers and young children. Each bottle is decorated simply with the company's name, "Klean Kanteen" in a clean-cut, sans-serif font, representing modernity and simplicity. Their logo, a globe, is also present, symbolizing their goal for a cleaner world through sustainability and eco-friendly products.
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