What exactly is in a Silipint? What are they made from?

Silipints are made of 100% food-grade silicone, meaning they’re a rubber-like product composed of four elements: silicon, carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. Creating Silipints involves a process similar to that of glass, using primarily silicon, the second most abundant element on earth (after oxygen). Found in sand, quartz and rock, the silicon is then bonded with small amounts of oxygen, carbon and hydrogen, creating the extremely useful material: silicone.

Petroleum products and precious metals aren’t found in Silipints. In other words, Silipints are not plastic.

Since silicone is an inert material, it does not react with food or beverages nor does it produce any hazardous toxins. Silicone is BPA free, 100% food-grade approved by the FDA, and can withstand temperatures ranging from -150∘F to 600∘ F. Dang.

Are Silipints eco-friendly?

Silipints are most definitely eco-friendly because they can be reused, over and over again, preventing overflowing garbage cans and substantially reducing the wastes involved with the production and transportation of any new products. Plus, since they won’t break, Silipints further reduce waste, a claim that other drinkware simply can’t make (yes, glass, we’re looking at you!). Our motto around here: Reduce, Reuse, Rehydrate!

But what about Recycle?! Great question. Silipints are indeed recyclable, though not yet in curbside pickups. Silipint, Inc is so committed to the environment that we’ll pay the shipping on any Silipint needing recycling, to ensure that it arrives safely to one of the US-based silicone recycling facilities and is carefully turned into new silicone products (from bake ware to medicine, lubricants to computer chips). But again, it’s hard to imagine a situation in which someone would actually want to recycle their Silipints, since they are, after all, unbreakable, reusable and totally awesome!

How long do Silipints really last?

Silicone has roughly the same half life as glass, meaning, they’ll be here a lot longer than you or I will. You can simply assume that Silipints, unless recycled properly, will last forever. Fortunately, if you drop one while out camping, you won’t have to worry about your Silipint shattering into 50 pieces, all of which will be there for just as long as your fully-functional Silipint (again, glass, we’re looking at you!).

Are Silipints safe?

Yes. Silipints are FDA-approved, BPA-free, and non-toxic; they’re 100% safe. We’re talking about the same material that is found in baby bottle sippy lids – super safe. Silipints will not support the growth of fungus, mold or bacteria either. And, did we mention, they won’t break or cut you (glass, I think it’s time for you to leave).