Pitfalls of Re-using Plastic Water Bottles

Many people think they are doing a good thing by reusing and refilling their plastic water bottles. However, it is now being shown that the more uses of a plastic water bottle leads to more leaching of the toxic chemicals from the bottles into the drinking water. In addition, heat and high temperatures also may cause further leaching. So it is important to not put plastic water bottles in the dishwasher to clean or to put hot liquids in them to drink. Use only cold or cool liquids and hand wash all bottles. If you decide to continue using plastic water bottles be sure to replace them every few months or so, especially due to the risk of bacterial contamination from the bottle not being cleaned properly between uses.


For more information read:

What’s in Your Water Bottle

What's in your water bottle besides water?


Alternatives to plastic water bottles are stainless steel water/food storage bottles:

Visit www.thermos.com for a great selection, such as the ideas listed below:

Great for Kids – FUNtainer™

Great for at work or on the go - Briefcase Beverage Bottle

Great for carrying food - Food Bottle


Other Resources:
www.KleanKanteen.com
www.sigg.com