Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Mason Jars… a Great Alternative to Plastic Water Bottles

Bernardin 1 litre Mason Jar

Bernardin 1 litre Mason Jar

Long before the mainstream media got wind of the dangers of drinking from plastic bottles, I was continously searching for a better solution to transporting water and other liquids safely and conveniently.

One of the best ideas I came up with that I still use frequently, is a one litre glass mason jar with the screw on lids. They’re glass, so there’s no danger of anything leaching into your drink, and they’re also re-usable and will last a long time.

Bernardin 70mm Standard Mason Jar Storage Lids

Bernardin 70mm Standard Mason Jar Storage Lids

Not liking the standard metal snap lids, I was happy to find that they make a re-usable white, food-grade plastic lid that works great. Granted, the lids are plastic, but they are a heavy, food-grade plastic, and don’t come into constant contact with the water, yoghurt shake, or whatever beverage you have in the jar.

Bernardin 500ml Mason Jar

Bernardin 500ml Mason Jar

They make a few other size Mason jars too, in case the 1 Litre doesn’t work for you. The 500ml Mason jar is a great size for transporting in a lunch box, and they also make 250ml, 125ml, and a big 1.5L if you need it. The smaller jars are great for storing supplements and other stuff that you have smaller quantities of.

You can use Mason jars for lots of stuff around the kitchen. They’re VERY economical, especially considering they’re re-usable. Considering they’re glass, they’re totally safe for your food and beverages. They’re easy to clean, and they don’t mark up easy like plastic containers do. You can re-cycle them when you’re done with them, or just give them to a local Goodwill or thrift shop so someone else can enjoy them!

What’s not to love about Mason jars!

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