As some largescale North American outdoor-goods retailers - including Mountain Equipment Co-op and Patagonia - have decided to stop selling containers made of polycarbonate plastic, now is the time to start thinking of a replacement product. Just a heads-up, polycarbonate is the plastic most reusable water bottles are made of - including popular brand Nalgene - and it contains bisphenol A, a chemical that has been linked to cancer and reproductive problems in animals.

Consider giving a new water bottle to loved ones as a Christmas gift this year. Klean Kanteen offers a line of stainless steel bottles in sizes ranging from 12 oz to 40 oz, and allows you to choose from a few different types of caps. You can purchase additonal caps, as well as a bike holder for the 27 oz size and a carrying sling for the 27 oz and 40 oz sizes.

Though these bottles are produced in China, Klean Kanteen guarantees they are manufactured responsibly and audits are conducted every six months to ensure respect for the enviroment and fair labor standards are being exercised.

Visit Klean Kanteen online to order directly or find a retailer located near you.

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