{"id":58,"date":"2018-12-12T17:06:23","date_gmt":"2018-12-12T17:06:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pinnaclepromotions.com\/blog-new\/?p=58"},"modified":"2025-09-16T12:26:19","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T12:26:19","slug":"benefits-of-bpa-free-water-bottles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pinnaclepromotions.com\/blog\/benefits-of-bpa-free-water-bottles\/","title":{"rendered":"The benefits of BPA-free water bottles"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When exploring our selection of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinnaclepromotions.com\/custom-promotional-items\/drinkware\/water-bottles.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">custom water bottles<\/a>, you may have noticed that we have several styles labeled as BPA-free. You\u2019ve probably heard this phrase before\u2014BPA-free\u2014but have you ever stopped to give it much thought? Choosing products that don\u2019t contain this potentially harmful chemical is good for the health and well-being of the people and the planet. Let\u2019s take a deep dive into why you should make all of your corporate giveaways BPA-free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is BPA?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>BPA (bisphenol A) is an industrial chemical that is employed in the manufacture of some plastics and epoxy resins. It is generally used to coat the inside of plastics, including in your food storage containers, measuring cups, drinkware, and water bottles, in order to help the plastic last longer and not wear away over time. Unfortunately, the downfall of this coating is that the BPA can seep into whatever the container is holding, including food and water. Though the FDA and the U.S. Department of Health say they don\u2019t yet know how risky BPA is when consumed regularly, some studies do indicate that it could be harmful to our bodies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why choose BPA-free?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re looking for great ways to boost your employee wellness program or are setting up at a trade show and want to hand out health-focused giveaways, there are a few reasons why custom BPA-free water bottles should earn your attention over lesser quality ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>They\u2019re better for your body<\/strong>\u2014The primary reason to keep your giveaways BPA-free is because the stuff is not good for us, plain and simple. Though the full spectrum of health risks aren\u2019t yet entirely known, BPA has been\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/25813067\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">shown to play a role<\/a>\u00a0in hormone-dependent tumors, including breast and prostate cancer, as well as infertility. Studies have also linked the chemical to heart disease, diabetes, asthma, fetal brain development, and body weight. BPA is considered an \u201cendocrine disrupter\u201d and may disrupt hormone levels.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>They\u2019re better for your brain<\/strong>\u2014Interestingly, consuming large amounts of BPA may be especially bad for your most vital organ. Researchers found that BPA\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/healthland.time.com\/2013\/02\/26\/how-bpa-may-disrupt-brain-development\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">may suppress certain genes<\/a>\u00a0and predispose people to certain neurodevelopmental disorders. Some studies also link BPA to memory loss and a lowered capacity to learn, while others suggest that it may have an effect on the brain and behavior of young children.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>They\u2019re not afraid of heat<\/strong>\u2014One of the primary issues with BPA-laden containers is that the chemical can seep into their contents, especially when they are microwaved. According to the Harvard Medical School, migration of BPA and phthalates\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/staying-healthy\/microwaving-food-in-plastic-dangerous-or-not\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">may be greater<\/a>\u00a0when microwaving fatty foods, including meats and cheeses. While it probably isn\u2019t a good idea to microwave BPA-free plastic\u2014the effects of microwaving plastic in general is not yet widely known\u2014it is an absolute no-no to microwave BPA products.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>They\u2019re better for the environment<\/strong>\u2014BPA affects the environment in the same way that it affects the human body: by disrupting hormones. Studies show that BPA can\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4674185\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mimic animal hormones<\/a>\u00a0and cause defects and reproduction issues in some aquatic animals. Of course, when BPA is disposed and enters the landfill, the chemicals then seep into the local environment and pollute the soil and waterways.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>They\u2019re higher quality<\/strong>\u2014Usually, when you\u2019re buying products labeled as BPA-free, you\u2019re probably dealing with manufacturers and designers who care about quality and aren\u2019t simply trying to produce the largest amount of goods for the lowest possible price. When you opt for BPA-free water bottles, for example, you\u2019ll find that they tend to last longer and do a better job of regulating temperature.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spotting BPA-free products<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Anytime you need&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinnaclepromotions.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">freebies and giveaways<\/a>&nbsp;for trade shows, employee onboarding kits, and corporate giveaways, make sure that you only hand out items that don\u2019t contain this pesky chemical. So how can you tell if a product is BPA-free? Your best bet is to shop with a company like us that offers top-quality, branded BPA-free drinkware. To be sure you\u2019re not accidentally consuming BPA, make sure that all your plastic items are labeled with a 1, 2, or 5 surrounding the recycling symbol on the bottom.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Make sure all of your giveaways and freebies are as safe as possible with custom BPA-free water bottles from Pinnacle Promotions. Learn more here about why you should always choose BPA-free plastic products.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":758,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_twd_sm_profile":"","_twd_sm_is_pillar":"","_twd_sm_cta_url":"","_twd_sm_area_served":[],"_twd_sm_faq":[],"_twd_sm_year_founded":0,"_twd_sm_founders":[],"_twd_sm_founder_ids":[],"_twd_sm_exec_team":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-58","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-marketing-ideas"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pinnaclepromotions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/58","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pinnaclepromotions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pinnaclepromotions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pinnaclepromotions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pinnaclepromotions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=58"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.pinnaclepromotions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/58\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":759,"href":"https:\/\/www.pinnaclepromotions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/58\/revisions\/759"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pinnaclepromotions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/758"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pinnaclepromotions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=58"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pinnaclepromotions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=58"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pinnaclepromotions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=58"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}