So it's official, Stanley bottles contain lead. But what does that really mean, should be concerned, and what are some good alternative brands that are completely lead-free?

First we give a quick 30 second summary to highlight the most important details. Then we go more in depth to discuss how this compares to Nalgene's history with BPAs, explore how Hydro Flask, Klean Kanteen, and Owala already use lead-free seals, and give our thoughts about where the Stanley lead saga goes next.

3 LEAD-FREE ALTERNATIVES TO STANLEY:
1) Hydro Flask: https://amzn.to/47xCCjQ
2) Klean Kanteen: https://amzn.to/48biDqG
3) Owala: https://amzn.to/49sHHdQ

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LINKS
1) Stanley's Statement: https://support.stanley1913.com/en/su...
2) Lead Safe Mama - Which Bottles Have Lead: https://tamararubin.com/2017/02/safer...
3) Lead Safe Mama - What the Sealing Dot Looks Like: https://tamararubin.com/2020/07/this-...
4) Hydro Flask's Lead Statement: https://faq.hydroflask.com/en_us/does...
5) Klean Kanteen's Lead Statement: https://www.kleankanteen.com/pages/faq
6) Owala's Lead Statement: https://owalalife.com/pages/faq
7) What is the Safest Water Bottle Material (our blog post from 2023): https://www.bottlepro.net/hydration-b...