The world of bottled water is brimming with options – Perrier, Poland Spring, Waterloo, Polar, LaCroix, Spindrift, Topo Chico and many more. If you're constantly buying cans or bottles, making them yourself at home using a carbonating water maker can be a smart choice – it's cheaper, more environmentally friendly and more practical.
However, when you're on the go, the clever Aerflo is a practical and economical choice. Drink clear, carbonated water anywhere with this lightweight, portable sparkling water maker, a stylish 17-ounce Tritan and stainless steel bottle with a built-in carbonation mechanism in the cap. Small CO₂ capsules are used, each carbonating four bottles. Fill the bottle with water and squeeze the cap a few times to achieve the desired level of fizz. The company has a capsule exchange program and a zero waste circular refill system.
“We built Aerflo because we felt consumers and the planet were being forced to make compromises, and we knew there had to be a better way,” says John Thorp, co-founder of the Brooklyn-based company. “To date, our customers have saved over 1 million cans and bottles from being wasted.”
The innovation is so outstanding that it deserves a spot on TIME's list of the best inventions for 2025.
The Aerflo bottle plus four capsules costs $84. A 12-pack of capsules, $20.95. For more information and to order, click on aerflo.co. Also available at amazon.com.
ANN TRIEGER KURLAND
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