People sometimes ask how our green boat gear can be classified as truly "green"? After all, there is no such thing as organic steel, brass, or aluminum.

Like most things on greenboatstuff.com, we try to envision the impact our gear has on the world around us as it is made, used, and ultimately lost or discarded.

In addition, we believe a product you only have to buy once in your lifetime is much greener than a cheaper version you will replace countless times.

With this in mind we offer an assortment of high quality products that are designed for you to pass on to the next generation.

You won't find cheap, disposable stuff here, just the best boat gear we can find that makes a minimal impact on the environment.

In every case, we try to carry boat gear made and finished with materials that do as little harm as possible.

As a result we try to avoid chrome, nickel and zinc plated items due to the impact the plating process often has on the environment.

The same goes for chemical-based painted items, plastics, nylons and other synthetics.

While natural fibers, wood, aluminum, stainless steel, brass, bronze, and the other materials we prefer to carry are not always entirely earth-friendly, we believe they represent the best choices available at this time.



Considered by many to be the best permanent water bottle made today.

The SIGG line of innovative and stylish aluminum products offers the environmentally conscious consumer some great alternatives to disposable containers.

If you have been thinking about getting a permanent water bottle here are some facts and frequently asked questions that may help you decide.



Most disposable water bottles (e.g. – Evian, Dasani, Aquafina, etc.) are made of PET plastic. According to the American Recycling Institute, only 14% of these bottles are recycled.

Take a close look at the trash washed up on any beach and chances are you'll find plenty of disposable water bottles.

Americans are currently adding 30 million PET water bottles to our nation's landfills – everyday!

Even if PET bottles are sent to the recycling center, they are really being "down-cycled", converted to a lower form of plastic, much of which goes unused.

PET is a petroleum-based plastic. Manufacturing and transporting bottled water (especially from distant countries such as France and Fiji) unnecessarily burns fossil fuels – approximately 1.5 million barrels per year according to the NRDC.

Does using a reusable water bottle make sense financially?

Absolutely.

The EPA strictly regulates the quality of tap water and according to the NRDC, bottled water is neither purer nor safer than tap water in most communities. In fact, many of the leading bottled water brands (Aquafina, Dasani, etc.) are sourced from municipal tap water.

Assuming you drink 1 liter per day, you'd spend $500-$1,000 in bottled water a year.

Why should I spend $20 or more on a SIGG when I could buy a $10 Lexan plastic bottle?

Obviously, it's your call. Many people are satisfied with a Lexan plastic bottle (like a Nalgene). We feel there are some distinct advantages to a SIGG, both in function and in fashion:

Your Health - There is mounting evidence that even the most expensive Lexan bottles may leach hormone-altering agents and other nasty stuff if they get scratched or exposed to high temperatures.

Weight – Typically, SIGG bottles are 10-20% lighter-weight than Lexan.

Great Taste – SIGGs unique interior liner ensures their bottles are truly taste neutral. The SIGG liner is FDA approved and independently tested to be taste and scent inert – and resistant to any leaching (0.0%). Lexan brands may claim to be taste neutral but go ahead and put them to the test. Leave your filled plastic bottle out in the sun for a couple hours and see how your water tastes the next day – a bit like plastic in most cases.

Durability – Many SIGG bottles are still being used 10-20 years after they are purchased. Most plastic water bottles are lucky to survive a season or two without breaking.

Can I fill SIGG bottles with juice, carbonated beverages, and alcohol?

Yes. The inner coating has been tested with various drinks, highly acidic fruit juices in particular. The SIGG bottle passes this test with flying colors. Be careful storing anything but water in your SIGG for more than 12 hours, especially if the weather is warm, as fermentation can occur.

Are SIGGs dishwasher safe?

The Swiss recommend washing your SIGG bottle by hand with warm soapy water and letting it air dry. They advise against using a dishwasher primarily because the SIGG opening is rather narrow and a dishwasher stream may not reach all the way to the bottom of the bottle for thorough cleaning. The dishwasher will not cause any damage to the inner liner of the SIGG bottle.

Is the paint on the SIGG bottles safe?

At greenboatstuff.com we try to avoid unnecessary paints and coatings as much as possible due to their potentially negative environmental impact.

We also realize, however, that there are good guys out there using the right stuff and we believe SIGG is one of the good guys.

SIGG utilizes only foodgrade, 100% safe paint.

SIGG bottles absolutely do not contain any of the following harmful ingredients: antimony, arsenic, soluble barium, lead, cadmium, mercury and selenium.

The paints used to decorate SIGG products are completely safe and in compliance with ASTM F963-2007.

How and where are SIGG bottles made?

SIGG bottles are extrusion-pressed from a one-piece aluminium blank, which results in uniform, seamless walls.

Made in Switzerland.



We carry the SIGG traditional traveler bottle in several sizes and colors.

The Alu bottle has a raw, streaked, aluminum surface with no exterior paint applied.

Our colored bottles are the Alu bottle with a glossy painted surface.



Please choose the bottle you need from the drop down menu above the product description.

If you don't see the bottle you want in the drop down menu we are temporarily out of stock.



Specifications -

The 0.6 Liter(20.3 oz) bottle with screw top loop cap weighs 3.90 ounces empty and 24 ounces when full. They are 8 1/2" tall and 2 3/4" in diameter at the base. Price: $18.75

The 1.0 Liter(33.8 oz) bottle with screw top loop cap weighs 5.20 ounces empty and 39 ounces when full. They are 10" tall and 3 1/4" in diameter at the base. Price: $20.75.

The 1.5 Liter (50.7 oz) bottle with screw top loop cap weighs 7.2 ounces empty and 58 ounces when full. They are 12" tall and 3.50" in diameter at the base. Price $23.75.

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