Carrying a reusable water bottle on a daily basis comes with so many benefits in addition to when you’re traveling, going to the gym, playing sports, camping, or just putting in your 9 to 5. Reusable water bottles allow you to **refill** while you’re on the go. Not only are you **benefitting yourself** by using a reusable water bottle, but you’re **benefiting the environment** as well. Take more control over the **quality** of your drinking water while simultaneously **reducing** the amount of **plastic bottles** that end up in the ocean and landfills. **Below are some of the many reasons why switching to a reusable bottle is the way to go.** - **Reduce waste from single-use plastic bottles**. Each year, 35 billion single-use plastic water bottles are thrown away and end up in landfills and our oceans. By choosing a reusable bottle, you have the power to reduce your carbon footprint and save hundreds of disposable bottles from being thrown away. - **You control what goes in your bottle.** Not only do plastic bottles have negative impacts on the planet, but they could also be bad for your health. Plastic bottle release potentially harmful chemicals such as [PET (polyterephthlate) plastic](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17707454/), which has been shown to seep into the water especially when the bottle is exposed to heat. - **Save money.** The average American spends approximately [$100 per year](https://thewaterproject.org/bottled-water/bottled_water_resources) on bottled water. A Welly bottle costs $33 and will last you for years and offers more versatility in your beverage of choice. - **You have the ability to take warm or cold beverages along for the day.** Whether you’re in the mood for coffee, tea or a cocktail reusable bottles give you the option to choose. Additionally, most coffee shops will offer a small discount for carrying a reusable bottle.