# Plastic-Free Waterbottles This Mesh Bottle is Made From a Recycled Milk Jug By Charlotte Joyce Kidd | Published 2015-09-01 | Updated 2015-09-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mesh-bottle References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2015/09/01/get-a-grip-on-glass-water-bottles/) & [meshbottles](http://www.meshbottles.com/home) This mesh bottle won't slip, won't break and won't leak plastic into water. The 'Meshbottle' is a new design of water bottle that is entirely made of glass but features an outer silicone mesh that prevents the bottle from slipping, smashing or chipping. The mesh bottle is actually made from an [upcycled glass milk jug](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-1) -- the kind that organic or home-delivered milk comes in. The advantage of glass is that, unlike plastic or metal, it doesn't retain odors and won't deposit any chemicals into drinking water. The silicone mesh is food-safe and stretchy so that it can be easily removed for cleaning. This mesh bottle is perfect for health and environment-conscious water drinkers -- especially those who use their [water bottles during athletic activities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-up-click), when knocking over or dropping bottles can be especially easy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Upcycled Glass:** Opportunities for startups to create products using upcycled glass material. - **Silicone Mesh:** Innovative designs for reusable products that feature stretchy and food-safe silicone material. - **Plastic-free Water Bottles:** Increasing popularity of plastic-free water bottles and potential for disruption in the bottled water industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Beverage:** Opportunities for beverage companies to introduce plastic-free packaging options. - **Sports & Fitness:** Potential for new products in the sports and fitness industry featuring durable and eco-friendly materials. - **Sustainability:** Growing demand for sustainable products and materials, which presents opportunities for companies in various industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eco Reusable Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anew.md) - [Cleaning-Friendly Water Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breakbottle-water-bottle.md) - [Eco-Friendly Bamboo Water Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamboo-water-bottle.md) - [Lightweight Sports Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-sports-bottle.md) - [Stainless Steel Milk Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/synlait-swappa-bottle.md) - [Angled Grip-Friendly Water Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m2o-bottle-design.md) - [Collapsible Water Filtration Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/filtration-bottles.md) - [Precision Hydration Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/okapa.md) - [Customized Smart Water Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ocean-bottles.md)