Choose Bluevua and Leave Plastic Bottles Behind for Good

July is here, and with it comes a challenge that we can all get behind. Plastic Free July is an international movement that encourages many of us to take a look at our own behavior and find other options instead of single-use plastics. Everything from straws to bags is included, but there is one item that is a great starting point: the plastic water bottle. It's time we tackled this issue head-on and came up with a smarter way to hydrate ourselves.

The Problem with Plastic Bottles

Single-use plastic water bottles are everywhere. We grab them at the gym, toss them into lunchboxes, and buy them by the case. It's convenient, but convenience has a massive hidden cost. The bottles generate a ton of waste, polluting our landfills and oceans, and now we're learning they're finding their way into our bodies as well. Drinking water should not be so complicated.

Join the July Plastic-Free Movement

Plastic Free July started with a question: "What if we said no to single-use plastics for a month?" That thought soon evolved into a movement of genuine momentum, demonstrating that lots of little actions by lots of people can indeed have an impact. The plastic bottle was an early target, and not surprisingly so. It takes over 450 years to decompose, and when it does, it's only to break down into small toxic bits that ultimately don't biodegrade.

Here in America, the figures are truly dire. Americans buy an estimated 50 billion plastic water bottles each year—that's more than 1,500 per second. And our recycling system just can't keep up. With a recycling rate of less than 30%, billions of these bottles end up as waste. Not only is it ugly, but it is also toxic. This litter kills wildlife, from the microscopic plankton to massive whales.

This is where a real solution like Bluevua comes in. It provides a way to get pure and tasty water right from your kitchen countertop, thus making the shift to plastic-free drinking easier. It solves the problem directly by making clean water available without adding to the pile of plastic trash.

Plastic in Every Pour: The Truth About the Tap

You might think switching to tap water solves the plastic problem. Unfortunately, it's not that simple. As all that plastic trash breaks down in our environment, it creates a flood of microplastics. These tiny particles have now contaminated just about everything, including our water sources.

Studies have confirmed that microplastics are in both tap water and bottled water. A UNEP report even highlighted a study that found a single liter of bottled water can contain around 240,000 microplastic fragments. These particles wash into our water from everywhere—city runoff, industrial waste, and old plastic junk. The Plastic Soup Foundation has also warned that these particles can act like little sponges for toxic chemicals. So, whether it's from a tap or a bottle, you could be getting a side of plastic with your water.

The Hidden Cost: The Harms of Plastic Water Bottles

The real cost of our bottled water habit goes way beyond just the litter we see. It’s a crisis that's impacting our planet and our health in ways we're only just beginning to understand.

Plastics & Environment

The environmental damage is staggering. The IUCN reports that millions of tons of plastic flood our oceans every year, with single-use bottles being a huge part of the problem. This pollution is devastating to wildlife, which often mistakes plastic for food. The breakdown of this plastic into microplastics pollutes our soil and water, messing with entire ecosystems. On top of that, making the bottles is a dirty process. A Refill.org.uk report notes it takes a lot of oil and water to make just one plastic bottle, and it releases CO2 into the atmosphere, contributing to climate change before it even has a chance to become trash.

Plastics & People

The threat isn't just "out there"; it's a lot closer to home. The Geneva Environment Network points out that the chemicals used to make plastics are a serious concern. Things like BPA can leach out of bottles and into the water you drink, especially if the bottle gets warm. These chemicals are known endocrine disruptors, which can mess with your body's hormones. And now, we know we're all drinking microplastics. The full story on what this does to our health is still unfolding, but scientists have already found them in our blood, lungs, and even in placentas, which is definitely not good news.

Buy Bluevua, Bye Bottles

Switching from plastic bottles to a better option is one of the greatest things you can do, and Bluevua makes plastic-free hydration incredibly easy.

Sustainable & Reusable

The Bluevua system is all about reducing waste. One Bluevua purifier can save 6,758 plastic bottles in one year. Can you believe that? That's a big reduction in your plastic consumption. The system itself was created with the planet in mind, from its eco-friendly packaging to its long-lasting filters that last 2 years, thus creating less waste. The plug-and-play countertop design is so convenient. You have great water whenever you desire it, without buying and throwing away plastic. It's the simplest method to hydrate with water with zero plastic.

Uncompromised Purity & Taste

Glass is the ultimate water material. It's safe, won't react to the water, so you don't have to put up with chemicals getting mixed in. That leaves your water tasting clean and fresh, with no odd plastic flavor. Bluevua makes its carafes and bottles from durable Borosilicate glass. This glass is durable and will keep your water tasting good. It is also very easy to clean.

Small Changes, Big Impact

Starting Plastic Free July and sticking to it is all about easy, ingenious changes.

• Get rid of the bottled water and get a countertop RO purifier like Bluevua. This alone is the most impactful modification you can make.
• Take a stainless steel or glass bottle with you when you go out. To protect a glass bottle, wrap it in a silicone sleeve. It is also advisable to place them out of the reach of small children to prevent mishaps.
• Start refusing other single-use plastics like straws, bags, and forks.
• For safe drinking water on the road, look for an easy solution such as the Bluevua ROPOT-Travel. It's a healthy alternative to quenching your thirst without using plastic, even when you're away from home.

Moving beyond single-use plastic bottles goes beyond being trendy; it is a necessary step towards the sustainability of our planet and the health of humankind. By choosing an eco-friendly, glass-based option like Bluevua, one is doing something right. This decision is one of cleanliness, richer flavor, and understanding of the plastic problem. As we move through Plastic Free July, let us make a sustainable shift, one glass of clean water at a time.