Nalgene Goes BPA Free

A few months ago I had a minor freakout when I read about the alleged health threats of BPA - the plastic used in those clear, hard, Nalgene bottles. Like many college students, my nalgene comes with me to the gym, to lunch so I don't have to pay extra for a drink, to class so that I stay hydrated and therefore awake - pretty much everywhere. However, I consulted a few sources and the Nalgene website, and concluded that as long as I did not drink hot liquids out of the bottle, I would probably be alright. The Nalgene website in particular seemed virulently certain that the BPA-scare was only a scare, without scientific evidence. Thus, when the Nalgene Company announced on April 18th that they were going to stop producing BPA-related products in response to consumer demands, I was forced once again to consider parting with my beloved Wesleyan bottle. However, I consulted the Nalgene website today, and found that I can get a non-BPA, sports-oriented water bottle for only $8 - for less than Wesleyan charged me for my current design. Plus, it comes with a "mud-cap" so that if I should find myself covered with mud somewhere, I can still drink clean water.