Abstract
The use of reusable water bottles has increased significantly over the past two decades and research suggests a need for increased education on the proper use and care of such bottles. The University of Idaho Educators developed a project to study the use and care of reusable water bottles by middle-school-age youth. The goal of the project was to study and increase the student’s knowledge of food safety practices when reusing water bottles. This was done by using pre-and post-surveys in control and intervention groups, to assess students’ knowledge of correct care and use of reusable water bottles.