When we buy a bottle of water, we think that the water is drinkable and safe.
However, even if the water is very good, it is not necessarily the case of the plastic that surrounds it...
Yes, the plastic bottle that contains the water can be dangerous for our health.
If this bottle is misused, simply drinking the water can become toxic.
Just reuse the plastic bottle so that it becomes harmful! Explanations:
The plastic most often used in the manufacture of bottles is PET or polyethylene terephthalate.
This type of plastic is not dangerous unless the bottle is reused.
Yes, as incredible as it may seem, these bottles are not made to be reused as containers!
They are intended to be thrown away (and recycled) after being emptied.
Why ? Because from the second use, the plastic begins to disintegrate and come into contact with water.
I am used to reusing bottles to fill them with tap water and drink from them, I confess that I am shocked!
Are you used to reusing plastic bottles too?
Well know that every time you use it as a container, a chemical element called "antimony trioxide" diffuses into the water...
Unfortunately for us, this antimony trioxide is known to be carcinogenic!
Daily contact with this chemical is also likely to cause respiratory or skin irritation.
Women exposed to this chemical may experience problems with menstruation or experience a higher risk of miscarriage. Nice program...
Another good reason to avoid buying bottled water!
Since hearing this news, I have completely stopped reusing plastic bottles (large or small for that matter).
The problem is that at home I use a faucet water filter like this.
So I need a container to store water and be able to carry it easily in my bag.
I did some research and found the healthiest alternative to the plastic water bottle. This container is the Klean Kanteen water bottles.
Why is it the safest container? Because this bottle does not contain plastic likely to spread in water.
It is made of stainless steel and therefore free of bisphenol A, phthalates, lead and other toxic products.
It also doesn't have an internal coating that might crumble over time.
It is also very easy to wash with baking soda or even in the dishwasher.
Sure, it's a little heavier than a plastic bottle, but I think it's worth it since it's not harmful.
For me, it's a very profitable investment in the long term, whether in terms of health, ecology and finance.
And apparently I'm not the only one when I see the reviews on Amazon.
Of course this water bottle is not the only healthy alternative especially if you don't need to carry it like me.
At home, it is best to use a glass bottle , easily washable and recyclable. All you need to do is recycle an old wine bottle.
Otherwise you can find water jugs with a handy mechanical stopper like this one.
An earthenware pitcher will also work well. With all these healthy alternatives, no health risk since there is no plastic :-)
