What You May Not Know About Plastic Bottles
Here's a little piece of information you may not know. Every bottled water has a group of numbers and letters on the bottom of the bottle. This represents what kind of chemicals are in the plastic that the bottle is made from. The information is important because, every kind of plastic contains chemicals which can cause varying degrees of harm to the human body.
PET Or PETE
PETE is the most common used plastic in consumer products, especially water and soft drink bottles. It is intended for single use only. This means, after finishing your drink, DO NOT use it as a reusable water bottle. Repeated use causes growth of bacteria. These bottle release certain metals that affect hormonal balance.
HDP Or HDPE
HDPE is most frequently used to make milk jugs, laundry detergent bottles, oil bottles, and plastic bags. This kind of plastic almost releases no chemicals. If you can find bottled water made of this plastic, it's highly suggested. Since there are less chemicals than other bottles, the water is cleaner.
PVC Or 3V
PVC is soft and flexible. It's used to make clear food wrapping, pet toys, and cooking oil bottles.This kind of plastic contains two extremely harmful chemicals. It's highly recommended to purchase other plastic if there is an alternative.
LDPE
This plastic should never be used in the production of bottles. It does not release any chemicals into the water, but do not buy bottles made of this plastic.
PP And PS
PP is a white semi-transparent plastic used for syrups, yogurt cups, and things similar. Polypropylene plastic is tough, yet lightweight. It's relatively safe. PS, also known as Polystyrene, is inexpensive and lightweight. It is most used to make styrofoam cups, take out containers, and egg cartons. It releases carcinogenic substances and should not be used longterm.
PC Or Non-Labeled Plastic
This plastic is mainly used to make sports water bottles and food containers. This is the most dangerous plastic you'll encounter. It's so dangerous because, reuse and recycling protocols are not standardized within this category. Chemicals can leach into your food or drink, after the primary use.
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