Turn the plastic container upside down and check for a number printed on the bottom — this indicates the plastic resin identification code. If this number is either a 1, 2, 4, 5, or 6 then you can rest assured that your beverage is officially BPA free. On the other hand, if you see a 3 or 7, there's likely BPA present.

A straw offers a more hygienic and convenient way to sip fluids without interrupting your activities. For the busy bees, fitness aficionados, and everyone in between, a quick sip from a water bottle with straw without the need to tilt the bottle or take your eyes off the task at hand can be a significant game-changer.

The FDA does not require a shelf life on bottled water but plastic bottles can leach hormone like chemicals that increase over time. Always choose BPA free bottled water to mitigate the risk of toxic chemical exposure. The recommended shelf life of still water is 2 years.

Long life bottles can be used for up to 3 years for making soda and for longer periods as water bottles. This saves our planet from several thousands of disposable PET bottles used for packaged soda and soft drinks.