# Umbrella-Like Canteens The Eco-Friendly ALEX Water Bottles Allow for Easy Cleaning By Joanne Lam | Published 2010-08-04 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alex-water-bottles References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/1662024/wanted-alex-an-easy-to-clean-reusable-water-bottle) & [alexbottle](http://www.alexbottle.com/) Taking [eco-friendly drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetra-prisma-aseptic-300-edge) to the next level, these ALEX Water Bottles give [reusable water bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorful-water-bottles) a whole new meaning. With a screw-on feature in the middle, these containers can be taken apart and washed accordingly. Removing the difficulty of cleaning those hard-to-reach areas, you can now wash the water bottle with ease, therefore preventing them from stinking up after multiple uses. Along with their [sleek-chic designs and interesting color combinations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rare-beauty1), these ALEX water bottles are a definite must-have item. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Eco-friendly Reusable Water Bottles:** Design reusable water bottles that are easier to clean to prevent odor and improve hygiene for users. - **Disassembly Feature in Consumer Products:** Consider adding a disassembly feature in consumer products to make them easier to clean, maintain and therefore prolong their lifespan and reduce waste. - **Fashionable and Colorful Water Bottles:** Design sleek and colorful water bottles to appeal to fashion-conscious consumers and encourage the use of reusable water bottles. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Consumer Goods:** Consumer goods companies can innovate by integrating disassembly features into their products to simplify the cleaning process and make them more user-friendly. - **Eco-friendly Products:** The eco-friendly industry can capitalize on the trend of reusable water bottles by designing products that are easy to clean and encourage the use of reusable products. - **Fashion Accessories:** Fashion accessories companies can create stylish water bottles to cater to the fashion-conscious consumers who are also environmentally conscious. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Self-Cleaning Water Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halo-smart-water-bottle.md) - [Space-Saving Hydration Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flat-water-bottles.md) - [Eco Reusable Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anew.md) - [Twisting Collapsible Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elio.md) - [Bacteria-Killing Water Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uvc-selfcleaning-water-bottle.md) - [Multifunctional Drinking Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keepcup-bottle.md) - [Minimalist Appliance Water Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smeg-and-24bottles.md) - [Active Lifestyle Hydration Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-up-click.md) - [Angled Grip-Friendly Water Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m2o-bottle-design.md)