The Swiss are known for craftsmanship in so many different fields: Swiss chocolate, Swiss Army Knives, Swiss Watches, The Swiss Guard, (and if you need to stash a lot of illegal cash there is always a Swiss Bank ). Well now we can add a new product to that list: The Sigg Reusable Bottle.

In a world where disposable plastic water bottles are the enemy, Sigg bottles are a functional and stylish choice to avoid losing tree hugger friends and alienating conscious minded people, all the while still having portable water available to you without the use of petroleum.

Siggs come in all sizes from 0.4 L to 1.5 L and seem to be the most lightweight canteens on the market. That makes them perfect for hiking, running or hooking onto your backpack. They also come in unique designs, so we no longer have to have the same steel communist-era style bottles.

The company has been around for over a 100 years and brings its Swiss quality and heritage into every single bottle. It also does its part for the environment as a proud member of 1% for the Planet.

My favorite part about a Sigg: It’s a tie between

•It is not plastic, and therefore will not leach chemicals into your water.
•The Sigg bottle itself is recyclable, should you ever grow tired of it.

So if you know if a special active some one in your life, Sigg might be a good idea for a stocking stuffer. Especially when s/he goes Eco Running (more info on that coming in 2009).

You can buy your Sigg in L.A. at any Whole Foods, Yoga Works, REI or online at mysigg.com

Tags: Life Without Plastic, Reusable Bottles