Well there's no need to get snippy

I decided to hop on the bandwagon and stop using bottled water. Really, when you think about it you have to wonder why you pay money for something that comes out of the sky naturally. What you are paying for is mostly the convenience of having it right there and chilled in a handy container you can take with you. However, after you pay for that convenience hundreds of times it gets a little ridiculous. On top of that, there's a bunch of controversy about BPA and the safety of plastics being used, as well as the effects on the environment. I'm not trying to preach, but this documentary definitely has me intrigued.


What did I do? I went and bought myself a Bobble. Personally, I really hate those metal bottles that have become the rage because no matter what, to me the water always tastes like when you handle coins and then accidentally put your hands to your mouth. What really drew me to the Bobble was the filter and the fact that I could potentially drink water that might otherwise be deemed unsuitable. It isn't a wonder product and it won't protect you from microorganisms other nasties that might hide in questionable water. However, it does stop most water from tasting like a pool or the inside of the faucet it came out of.

The neat thing is that it's made out of biodegradable plastic and is BPA free. However, I somehow remembered long ago and far away that biodegradable plastics can be made from plant materials; and if there's one thing writing this blog has made me realize, it's that "plant materials" usually means corn. I emailed the Bobble company asking if this was the case with their plastic and if it was made of corn would it be safe for people with allergies. The last thing I want is for me to have my boyfriend have a reaction to my water bottle! I got a rather speedy reply, but it was very unsatisfactory. It said simply:

Thank you for your interest in bobble and making water better

please see the FAQ section on our website for a comprehensive list of questions, answers, facts and information:

http://www.waterbobble.com/#/bobble-water-corporate-information

regards,

bobble

customer service

Wow guys, really? I combed the FAQ section but it was the usual general questions that they think they can weed out of the emails being sent to them. They probably saw the word "safe" in my email and thought I was worried about BPA or other "toxins" in the plastic, not the potential for allergens. A snippy response probably deserves and equally snippy retaliation, so I will probably gather all of my inner snip and type that email up in the next few days.

Don't get me wrong, I am happy with the product and will continue using it. However if I can't get a satisfactory response I may have to switch to another kind of water bottle just to be on the safe side. On the other hand, if you aren't concerned about exposure to corn or other food-based allergens in your diet, definitely check Bobble out. They bottles are relatively cheap and are reusable. After about 2 months, just replace the filter. Wow, I'm really starting to sound like a spokesperson. I'll stop now before I say "now for the low low price of two easy payments of $29.99!"

(image from here)