Memobottle original., A5

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Although it has no straw, it’s nice to drink from – no water was lost during the testing of this bottle while drinking from it or in transit. Accessories are available for the bottle, including leather lanyards and bottle sleeves with their own pockets. Elephant Box’s eco credentials put them ahead of the bunch, with a commitment to making hard-wearing products designed to reduce plastic waste. The memobottle's paper-inspired design allows it to sit flat against laptops, books and everything else you carry, making the most of the room in your bag. A large lid that doubles as a cup and fits onto the bottom of the bottle helps prevent leakage, but the sports cap doesn’t drip anyway.

At first look, it has an odd-looking lid, until you realise the whole top third of the whole bottle unscrews and turns into a drinking cup complete with (non-suction) base. It ultimately gives you control over your drinks, whatever the weather, and is available in a selection of cheery, bright colours. And, of course, as this is a Dopper product, you’re doing some good: Dopper gives 5 per cent of its net turnover to the Dopper Foundation, which helps reduce plastic pollution and provides drinking water to those who need it.Since the UK left the EU in January 2021, the way international shipments are dealt with by Customs has changed. Switching to a reusable water bottle is one simple way that we can all move towards a greener lifestyle. Handwash only, it comes with a straw cleaning brush, as well as a ‘healthy pee chart’ to check the colour of your urine. If you want something unique to you, check out our best personalised water bottles, with options from adding photos to light up models. Although it doesn’t make any specific insulation claims, we find that it keeps water cool throughout a day in the office.

An easily loaded charcoal filter is also provided – simply drop it into the filter cage before attaching to the mouthpiece. You'll find honest reviews of the best sports water bottles, reusable coffee cups, best lunchboxes and much more.It also passes the shake test without any leaks, which is essential if you’re carrying this around in cases with expensive tech. It’s a shame the straw isn’t rounded, as its square edges feel odd to drink from at first, but that’s a small niggle, as is the fact that this bottle isn’t insulated. Solidly built to last, it’s not likely to let you down and suddenly spring a leak, and it won’t shatter or rust. Available in jewel-bright purple or blue, this bottle looks the part and its green credentials go beyond simply reducing plastic waste, as it’s made from 50 per cent recycled material. Although heavier than plastic and lacking the insulating properties of aluminium, glass does allow for extra style and eco-credentials and eliminates any issues with water absorbing the taste of the inside of the bottle.

Slimline and lightweight (coming in at just 104g when empty), this bottle is the perfect size for slipping into a small bag or large pocket when you’re out and about. In some cases, this feature wasn't available but we made sure the bottles had other redeeming qualities to compensate.memobottle’s aim is to change public perceptions of single-use water bottle consumption, and encourage a more reusable lifestyle by providing stylish and convenient solutions. It comes with one free filter that can tackle chlorine and trace impurities while preserving minerals, and it's easy to fit after a minute’s soak in warm water. Its double-wall vacuum insulation can keep water cold for an incredible 50 hours and hot for 20, both of which it achieves with aplomb. The downsides are that it’s handwash-only and, as you’d expect from something so robust, pretty heavy when full.

A slim shape and secure lid make it suitable to carry in a bag or hold by the carry loop threaded through the lid – although when full it’s quite heavy, so it’s perhaps best kept to hand on your desk. Our tester bottle survived our leak tests, and the metal version feels like a more viable option for the wear and tear of children. Please also take time to read our post-Brexit information page if you are outside the UK to see what will happen now with tax and import duty. Are you always on the move and in need of something light, or would you prefer a bottle you can use one-handed?

I love the way that it gives my bag some structure, preventing it from pulling it downward unevenly with gravity. The A5 memobottle™ is built for effortless all-day hydration, thanks to its extra large capacity and space-saving form. There are many complications when it comes to recycling, meaning that as little as 20 per cent of the bottle actually gets recycled in the end. It easily passed our drop test, and its compact size makes it easy to carry in your hand or bag or by the carry loop.