Hi, my name is Ariana and I was diagnosed with severe food allergies when I was only 9 months. I was not allowed to have milk, egg, peanut, tree-nut, and shellfish or any bi-products, and it hit me hard growing up. When I was about four or five, some kids and adults said "I am surprised you are growing" and other things like that as if you could not survive without pizza or ice cream and lots of other dairy foods. By having a strict diet, I became more health and environmentally conscious, especially since my tween age brother has been a vegetarian for almost a year and a half. My family is an advocate in the fight against breast cancer to commemorate the loss of my grandmother, which also made me want to do something to help the environment. Of the bottles of water being bought each year, 80% end up in a landfills, even though recycling programs exist. Kids and families can also find this eco-friendly reusable bottle, which comes in a variety of colors, very helpful. It’s great for biking, camp, trips, college, school, or even just use it for everyday walks and can fold up in your pocket after use. Helping raise awareness in this ANTI-BOTTLE Project is very important because a percentage of breast cancer is due to environmental factors. To help protect my mom, my generation and those to come I have to do this.