Worth Knowing
18/10 Stainless Steel
The designation 18/10 (#316) refers to the chromium (18%) and nickel (10%) content in food-grade stainless steel. Chromium is added to give the steel its hardness, and nickel makes it durable. The final product, stainless steel (Inox), is absolutely rust-proof, long-lasting, and harmless to health. Neither cooling nor heating the stainless steel releases any of the raw materials used.
18/8 Stainless Steel
The designation 18/8 refers to the chromium (18%) and nickel (8%) content in food-grade stainless steel. Chromium is added to give the steel its hardness, and nickel makes it durable. The final product, stainless steel (Inox), is absolutely rust-proof, long-lasting, and harmless to health. Neither cooling nor heating the stainless steel releases any of the raw materials used.
201 Stainless Steel
In contrast to 18/8 stainless steel, 201 stainless steel contains less nickel and chromium but approximately 6% manganese. This makes the material even harder but also slightly more susceptible to rust and acids. This also explains its lower price compared to products made from 18/8 stainless steel. All products made from 201 stainless steel are absolutely free of harmful substances and perfectly suitable for food.
We recommend hand washing and drying products made of 201 stainless steel, even if the manufacturers themselves do not indicate this on their products.
B Corporation
A B Corp certificate is to private companies what a Fair Trade label is to coffee.
The certified companies of B Corporation declare in their "Declaration for Interdependence" that they are committed to a new economic sector in which private companies harness their collective power to also create benefits for the public good.
They believe the following "truths" to be self-evident:
- We must be the change we wish to see in the world.
- All business should be conducted in a way that considers the impact on people and the environment.
- Companies strive through their products, actions, and profits to cause no harm and to give back to the community.
- To act according to the principles mentioned above, one must recognize that we are all interdependent and therefore share responsibility for each other and for future generations.
Companies certified as B Corps must adhere to strict standards in social and environmental areas, as well as in accountability and transparency. Today, over 1,000 companies are part of the growing community of certified B Corps, which unite from 33 countries and over 60 industries for their shared goal: "to redefine success in economic activity"!
Economic activity, the greatest human-made force on this planet, must create value for society and not just for shareholders. Systemic challenges require systemic solutions, and the B Corps movement offers a concrete, market-oriented, and scalable solution.
BPA
Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemically produced basic building block for polycarbonate plastic. BPA is found in numerous everyday items, such as can linings, camping tableware, drinking bottles, film packaging, CDs, nail polish, epoxy resins, varnishes, adhesives, and even in thermal paper receipts. It can enter the body through skin contact as well as through food from containers containing BPA. Complaints such as cardiovascular problems, liver and kidney damage, developmental problems of the immune system, and hormonal disorders are associated with this substance. It is debated at what dosage the chemical is hazardous to human health. In any case, it is better to avoid this chemical as much as possible. More Info-Link
Splash-proof
The Sippy Cap and Sport Cap closures from Klean Kanteen are splash-proof. This means that, as a rule, no liquid leaks out if the bottle tips over or is in a bag. However, individual drops may escape.