Drink Freely While Flying

Sustainable choices in a throw-away culture

Filling my water bottle at the airport. Photo by author.

“Are you taking something out?!”

The security staff’s stern voice startled me. I was reaching into my backpack on the conveyor belt at the airport security checkpoint. I’d forgotten to empty my Klean Kanteen.

Bottles of water aren’t allowed through security, but we can bring empty water bottles…