WADI started the way a lot of things in life do—between two long-time friends talking about life, work, and family.

We’ve known each other for years, served in the military, and eventually both became dads. Through all of that, one thing we always had in common was appreciating things that are simple, dependable, and built to last.

After leaving the military and settling into everyday life, we started noticing something: OUR world is eroding away. Worsening pollution has been taking its toll on our planet; and as fathers, it started to bother us WAY more than it used to.

We started thinking about the world our kids are growing up in and asking ourselves a simple question: what small change could we make in our daily lives that might actually make a difference?

One thing kept standing out—the sheer number of plastic water bottles we see everywhere. On the streets, in landfills, and eventually in our oceans. Used for a moment, but leaving a lasting impact on the planet.

We realized that if we were going to complain about it, we should probably do something about it too.

So we decided to create something better.

We set out to design a stainless-steel reusable bottle that could fit into anyone’s daily life—something durable enough for the gym, simple enough for work, tough enough for outdoor adventures, and reliable enough to use every single day.

No gimmicks. No overcomplication. Just a solid bottle that does its job and helps reduce waste along the way.

The same mindset we learned in the military still guides us today:
build things right, make them last, and stand behind what you create.

At the end of the day, we’re just two friends who wanted a better option for ourselves and our families. If it also helps reduce plastic waste and make a small difference for the next generation, that makes it even more worth it.

And if you’re here, you're already a part of something bigger than a bottle.

MADE FOR LIFE. NOT FOR LANDFILLS.

With Gratitude,

Eric & Demetrius

Co-Founders, WADI