Guest guest Posted February 1, 2008 Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 Robin, I remember this came up almost a year ago, so I went and looked and found the following in the archives. FWIW, we use Sigg because my kids and I prefer their sports top to what the Kleen Kanteen has (at least back when we bought ours). Yeah, they're pretty much indestructible. Liz , " k.beauford " <karen wrote: > > Apparently Sigg had EWG take the statement that their bottles leach BPA off of their > website because they have been shown not to leach BPA in tests. Here is part of a letter > from a Sigg representative on this topic: > > " I can assure you that SIGG bottles are NOT made with a plastic liner and are in fact lined > with a proprietary non-toxic, water-based resin which is extremely stable and has been > refined over decades of study. The BPA issues surrounding Lexan plastic bottles > (polycarbonate #7) involve the migration of chemicals from the plastic into the contents of > the bottles. On the other hand, SIGG bottles have been thoroughly tested in Europe to > ensure 0.0% leaching of any substance - no trace of BPA, BPB or any phthalates. > > Based on the confidence we have in our product backed by numerous laboratory studies, > we have questioned the EWG and requested that they provide us with the testing they have > conducted on SIGG – or alternatively to remove the " SIGG " mention from their website if > they have not tested SIGG. Within 24 hours of this request, the EWG removed SIGG's name > from their report. Here is the link: http://ewg.org/reports/bisphenola/consumertips.php > > We understand the controversy and concern surrounding BPA leaching from some plastic > water bottles and can assure you that SIGG bottles are leach-free and 100% safe. We are > upset about the misinformation which has circulated and are working feverishly to clear > the good name of SIGG. > > Thank you, > > Merideth > > Merideth Sullivan McNally > True North Brand Group > 350 Lincoln Street > Suite 105 > Hingham, MA 02043 > (781) 740-4050 > merideth > True North Public Relations for: > IllumiNITE (active outerwear), Gordini (gloves), SIGG (aluminum water bottles), UK > (headlamps, scuba), Turtle Fur (hats), Néve Designs (sweaters), NuMetrex, (heart rate > sensing sports bras and shirts) Faytex, Cool Gear, iMeasure Fitness, Rocket Fish Design, > Tecnica (ski boots, footwear), Volkl (skis, snowboards), Marker (helmets, goggles), AKU > (outdoor footwear), Tubbs Snowshoes, Kombi (gloves, baselayers) " > > If I remember correctly, OCA got their information from the EWG, so I guess is no longer > valid. I read about this controversy here: > > http://www.dld123.com/q & a/index.php?cid=2234 > > Personally, I am comfortable using Sigg bottles, for myself and for my family. Everyone > may not feel this way, though, and Kleen Kanteen is a great alternative. > > Karen > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 1, 2008 Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 Thank you so much for digging this up, Liz. I feel better about the Sigg; so far it has held together and not leaked in my daughter's bookbag. hydeparkliz <bakwin wrote: Robin, I remember this came up almost a year ago, so I went and looked and found the following in the archives. FWIW, we use Sigg because my kids and I prefer their sports top to what the Kleen Kanteen has (at least back when we bought ours). Yeah, they're pretty much indestructible. Liz , " k.beauford " <karen wrote: > > Apparently Sigg had EWG take the statement that their bottles leach BPA off of their > website because they have been shown not to leach BPA in tests. Here is part of a letter > from a Sigg representative on this topic: > > " I can assure you that SIGG bottles are NOT made with a plastic liner and are in fact lined > with a proprietary non-toxic, water-based resin which is extremely stable and has been > refined over decades of study. The BPA issues surrounding Lexan plastic bottles > (polycarbonate #7) involve the migration of chemicals from the plastic into the contents of > the bottles. On the other hand, SIGG bottles have been thoroughly tested in Europe to > ensure 0.0% leaching of any substance - no trace of BPA, BPB or any phthalates. > > Based on the confidence we have in our product backed by numerous laboratory studies, > we have questioned the EWG and requested that they provide us with the testing they have > conducted on SIGG – or alternatively to remove the " SIGG " mention from their website if > they have not tested SIGG. Within 24 hours of this request, the EWG removed SIGG's name > from their report. Here is the link: http://ewg.org/reports/bisphenola/consumertips.php > > We understand the controversy and concern surrounding BPA leaching from some plastic > water bottles and can assure you that SIGG bottles are leach-free and 100% safe. We are > upset about the misinformation which has circulated and are working feverishly to clear > the good name of SIGG. > > Thank you, > > Merideth > > Merideth Sullivan McNally > True North Brand Group > 350 Lincoln Street > Suite 105 > Hingham, MA 02043 > (781) 740-4050 > merideth > True North Public Relations for: > IllumiNITE (active outerwear), Gordini (gloves), SIGG (aluminum water bottles), UK > (headlamps, scuba), Turtle Fur (hats), Néve Designs (sweaters), NuMetrex, (heart rate > sensing sports bras and shirts) Faytex, Cool Gear, iMeasure Fitness, Rocket Fish Design, > Tecnica (ski boots, footwear), Volkl (skis, snowboards), Marker (helmets, goggles), AKU > (outdoor footwear), Tubbs Snowshoes, Kombi (gloves, baselayers) " > > If I remember correctly, OCA got their information from the EWG, so I guess is no longer > valid. I read about this controversy here: > > http://www.dld123.com/q & a/index.php?cid=2234 > > Personally, I am comfortable using Sigg bottles, for myself and for my family. Everyone > may not feel this way, though, and Kleen Kanteen is a great alternative. > > Karen > Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2008 Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 Also, Sigg is made in Switzerland and not in China like Kleen Kanteen. Kleen Kanteen does state they visit the factory 4-5 times a year. However, with all of the Chinese product recalls, we feel safer with the Sigg. I have a co-branded Kleen Kanteen and it has dented but never leaked. It makes a terrible noise when drinking from the sport cap. We just got our Siggs and love them. Carrol , robin koloms <rkoloms wrote: > > Thank you so much for digging this up, Liz. I feel better about the Sigg; so far it has held together and not leaked in my daughter's bookbag. > > hydeparkliz <bakwin wrote: Robin, I remember this came up almost a year ago, so I went and looked > and found the following in the archives. > > FWIW, we use Sigg because my kids and I prefer their sports top to > what the Kleen Kanteen has (at least back when we bought ours). > > Yeah, they're pretty much indestructible. > > Liz > > , " k.beauford " <karen@> wrote: > > > > Apparently Sigg had EWG take the statement that their bottles leach > BPA off of their > > website because they have been shown not to leach BPA in tests. > Here is part of a letter > > from a Sigg representative on this topic: > > > > " I can assure you that SIGG bottles are NOT made with a plastic > liner and are in fact lined > > with a proprietary non-toxic, water-based resin which is extremely > stable and has been > > refined over decades of study. The BPA issues surrounding Lexan > plastic bottles > > (polycarbonate #7) involve the migration of chemicals from the > plastic into the contents of > > the bottles. On the other hand, SIGG bottles have been thoroughly > tested in Europe to > > ensure 0.0% leaching of any substance - no trace of BPA, BPB or any > phthalates. > > > > Based on the confidence we have in our product backed by numerous > laboratory studies, > > we have questioned the EWG and requested that they provide us with > the testing they have > > conducted on SIGG – or alternatively to remove the " SIGG " mention > from their website if > > they have not tested SIGG. Within 24 hours of this request, the EWG > removed SIGG's name > > from their report. Here is the link: > http://ewg.org/reports/bisphenola/consumertips.php > > > > We understand the controversy and concern surrounding BPA leaching > from some plastic > > water bottles and can assure you that SIGG bottles are leach-free > and 100% safe. We are > > upset about the misinformation which has circulated and are working > feverishly to clear > > the good name of SIGG. > > > > Thank you, > > > > Merideth > > > > Merideth Sullivan McNally > > True North Brand Group > > 350 Lincoln Street > > Suite 105 > > Hingham, MA 02043 > > (781) 740-4050 > > merideth@ > > True North Public Relations for: > > IllumiNITE (active outerwear), Gordini (gloves), SIGG (aluminum > water bottles), UK > > (headlamps, scuba), Turtle Fur (hats), Néve Designs (sweaters), > NuMetrex, (heart rate > > sensing sports bras and shirts) Faytex, Cool Gear, iMeasure > Fitness, Rocket Fish Design, > > Tecnica (ski boots, footwear), Volkl (skis, snowboards), Marker > (helmets, goggles), AKU > > (outdoor footwear), Tubbs Snowshoes, Kombi (gloves, baselayers) " > > > > If I remember correctly, OCA got their information from the EWG, so > I guess is no longer > > valid. I read about this controversy here: > > > > http://www.dld123.com/q & a/index.php?cid=2234 > > > > Personally, I am comfortable using Sigg bottles, for myself and for > my family. Everyone > > may not feel this way, though, and Kleen Kanteen is a great alternative. > > > > Karen > > > Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Search. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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