The most common question we get asked is about the effects of bottled water. Here's the skinny: plastic is bad, and no amount of convenience can justify that. Americans add over 30 million plastic water bottles to our nation's landfills everyday.
In addition, plastic can be harmful to our health, which multiplies the negative effects of bottled water since we're consuming it at such a high rate. According to our friends at Idealbite:
"Polycarbonate plastic (made by Nalgene and other companies) leaches bisphenol-A, a chemical linked to increased risk of birth defects, miscarriage and prostate cancer. Scratches in the plastic, harsh detergents and boiling liquids exacerbate the leaching."
What's The Alternative?
At the end of the day, it's better to buy yourself a reusable non-plastic bottle so you can avoid the nasty effects of bottled water. Our top picks - Kleen Kanteen stainless steel bottles and Sigg for an eco-personal touch!
In short, the effects of bottled water should really make us think about what we're putting into our bodies.
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