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Uncommon Goods Crossbody Bestie Bottle Bag

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Uncommon Goods

Crossbody Bestie Bottle Bag

A handy way to keep a reusable bottle in use. The silicone body is not a petroleum plastic, so most of the item is low-plastic, but the nylon strap sheds microfibers and the charms are undisclosed. Low-plastic rather than plastic-free.

2 / 10 Low plastic footprint $

A silicone sleeve that clips a kids' water bottle to a crossbody strap. The holder is silicone, which is not a petroleum plastic, and the strap is nylon, a synthetic textile that sheds. Low-plastic overall, but not plastic-free.

How this score breaks down

Plastic in the product and its packaging Little plastic
A flexible silicone bottle holder on an adjustable nylon strap, with five clip-on animal charms. Not food or drink contact. The charm material is not disclosed.
Microplastic shedding and leaching Sheds some
The nylon strap sheds synthetic microfibers during use and laundering. Silicone is not a petroleum plastic and is not a microplastic source the way plastic is, though as a polymer it can release trace particles, more so with heat and age.
End of life: persistence and recovery Persists somewhat
Not disclosed by the retailer. Only partly recoverable; some of it persists.
Plastic-derived chemicals of concern Some concern
Some plastic-contact chemistry is possible; see the notes.
Transparency and verification Partly disclosed
Partial. Silicone and nylon are named; the charm material is not.

Strengths

  • Silicone holder is not a petroleum plastic
  • Keeps a reusable bottle in use instead of single-use
  • Hand-wash and reusable for years

Trade-offs

  • Nylon strap is a synthetic textile that sheds microfibers
  • Charm material not disclosed
  • Not a plastic-free item

What's inside

A flexible silicone bottle holder on an adjustable nylon strap, with five clip-on animal charms. Not food or drink contact. The charm material is not disclosed.

PartMaterial
Bottle holderSilicone
StrapNylon
CharmsNot disclosed
Packaging
Not disclosed by the retailer.
Microplastics
The nylon strap sheds synthetic microfibers during use and laundering. Silicone is not a petroleum plastic and is not a microplastic source the way plastic is, though as a polymer it can release trace particles, more so with heat and age.

Attributes

What this product is, at a glance.

SiliconeNylon Strap

Certifications

None listed. We only show independent third-party certifications we can verify with the issuing body, and this product does not currently hold any.

About Uncommon Goods

Uncommon Goods is a curated marketplace founded in 1999 by David Bolotsky, a former Goldman Sachs retail analyst, and run from Brooklyn, New York. About half of what it sells is handmade by independent artists and artisans, frequently from recycled, reclaimed, or upcycled materials. It became a founding B Corporation in 2007, meaning it meets independent standards for how it treats workers, makers, and the environment, and has been named Best for the World in its community category in several years. The company is known for paying entry staff well above minimum wage and for a customer-directed giving program at checkout. As a retailer it curates rather than manufactures, so material disclosure varies by maker, which is reflected in the confidence rating on this card.

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Melissa Walker, founder of Thriving Sustainably

Hi, I’m Melissa-founder of Thriving Sustainably

Melissa Walker is the founder of Thriving Sustainably. A mom who started reading the labels after learning how much microplastic ends up in our bodies, she co-leads the environmental pillar of a Fortune 500 company’s employee sustainability program and rates brands against public certification databases so families can lower their microplastic exposure without the guesswork.