Bottled water is not as safe one might think. Most bottled water is actually tap water. The most harmful element of all is the toxin that leaches out of the plastic. Studies show that the accumulating phthalates in PET can interfere with our endocrine system at high doses, disrupting the regulation of hormones and leading to imbalances that interfere with reproduction. Have you ever drunk out of your water bottle after it has been in the sun for an hour, and it tastes a bit funny? That’s the taste of contaminants from the plastic that have leached into your water.
An alternative is to buy a reusable water bottle and fill it up with filtered tap water. A filter such as Brita does a good job of removing the chlorine from tap water. However, the problem lies in the reusable water bottle itself. The two reusable containers often seen on the streets are the 32 oz. Nalgene Polycarbonate Loop-Top Bottle ($9) and the Sigg Swiss-Made Aluminum Water Bottle ($19.99).
Sigg Aluminum Water Bottles
Sigg is an aluminum water bottle, available in 144 chic designs to fit every personality.
It is lined with brass and epoxy, which is questionable. Sigg would not release the contents of epoxy, saying it is a proprietary secret. However, it is FDA approved and independently tested to be taste and scent inert – and resistant to any leaching. Some suspect that leaching of BPA occurs, but in trace amounts.
Nalgene Water Bottles
The current Nalgene bottles are made of polyethylene. Their older version, made of polycarbonate, was pulled off the shelf because of strong concerns of BPA leaching into the water. Storing anything that is meant to be digested in plastic containers is never a good idea, especially if you are going to heat up the plastic.
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