TABLE 1. Survey about use and cleaning of reusable water bottles *Which of the following best describes your water bottle? Does your water bottle contain a built-in filter? How old is your water bottle? * Hard Plastic * Squeezable * Straw/Nozzle * Wide-mouth * Collapsible * Metal * Yes * No * Less than 3 months * 6-12 months * 3-6 months * More than 1 year * Coffee/tea * Water *What was in your bottle in the past 7 days? How many days a week do you use your bottle? How often do you refill your bottle each day? * Other * Sports/energy drinks * Soda * Juice * Milk/soy-based drinks * 1 day per week * 4 * 2 * 5 * 3 * 6 * Sliced fruit * Other * Every day * Times refill_____ * Never. I just add more to what was left from the day before When do you empty out the contents of your bottle? * I don't have to dump it because I usually drink everything * More than once a day * At the beginning of the day when I fill it * At the end of the day Have you ever shared your water bottle with someone else? *Do you clean your water bottle? How often do you rinse your water bottle? *Do you do any of the following when you wash your bottle? * Yes * No * No * Yes, I rinse it with water. * Yes, I wash it with soapy water/ cleaning tools/ dishwasher. * Once a month * Never * Twice a day * Once a day * 2-3 times a week * Wash with soapy water/ baking soda/cleansing tablets * Dishwasher * 2-3 times a month * Use cleaning tools Continued on the next page November/December Food Protection Trends 395