BSLA Fieldbook BSLA 2014 Fall Fieldbook | Page 113

TOOLBOX / BSLA

Wh at d o g our d s, g lass,
ost r i c h eg g sh ells, an d
BPA -free plasti c h ave
i n c ommon ?
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Canteen

WATER WATER
EVERYWHERE

About the only things that have changed
over the centuries about canteens are the
materials used to make them. The canteen
that Olmsted included in his toolbox was
likely of tin-plated steel with a screw cap.

From Ca nt e e n
t o Wat e r B o t t l e

Replaced by bottled water in the late 20th
century, canteen usage took a dive. But
with concerns about BPA seepage and the
Great Pacific Garbage Patch causing health
and environmental concerns, the canteen
is experiencing a renaissance.

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BSLA supporting firm,
Environmental Pools,
donated water bottles to
Gal GFV