Comments on: BPA-free Water Bottles http://thisgreenblog.com/2009/02/bpa-free-water-bottles.html Musings, tips and hard information on green living Sat, 31 Dec 2011 18:49:15 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Sheryl http://thisgreenblog.com/2009/02/bpa-free-water-bottles.html#comment-2612 Sheryl Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:42:15 +0000 Lorna, I would definitely choose #1/PET. The only thing going against PET is that it has been shown to leach antimony in a couple of studies — however, not at levels considered worrisome by the EPA. (It does *not* leach DEHA contrary to what you may have read. That’s just an urban legend.) Health professionals do advise you not to reuse PET bottles because the screw-like tops are difficult to clean and may build up bacteria. But one-time use is ok. #2 (HDPE), 4 (LDPE) and 5 (polypropylene) plastics are considered safest. If you can buy large household water bottles made from one of these plastics, that would be best. Then you could use a small stainless steel bottle like Kleen Kanteen to carry water with you during the day. Hope that’s helpful. Sheryl Lorna,

I would definitely choose #1/PET.

The only thing going against PET is that it has been shown to leach antimony in a couple of studies — however, not at levels considered worrisome by the EPA. (It does *not* leach DEHA contrary to what you may have read. That’s just an urban legend.)

Health professionals do advise you not to reuse PET bottles because the screw-like tops are difficult to clean and may build up bacteria. But one-time use is ok.

#2 (HDPE), 4 (LDPE) and 5 (polypropylene) plastics are considered safest. If you can buy large household water bottles made from one of these plastics, that would be best. Then you could use a small stainless steel bottle like Kleen Kanteen to carry water with you during the day.

Hope that’s helpful.

Sheryl

]]> By: Lorna http://thisgreenblog.com/2009/02/bpa-free-water-bottles.html#comment-2589 Lorna Mon, 30 Aug 2010 05:05:57 +0000 Sheryl--would you be able to offer an opinion on the lesser of two evils? My family (we have two young boys) live in the Middle East and must drink bottled water (the tap water is not safe and I have been unable to find any water filtration systems over here). The only two options available to us are #1/PET and #7/PC. I haven't been able to find the supposedly safer #7/PES. My concern about our water supply is aggravated by the fact that it is HOT over here and the water is stored and shipped in these conditions--our current water supplier (and I assume most here) does not use a chilled truck and leaves the bottles in the sun outside our door. Thank you for any information you can give! Sheryl–would you be able to offer an opinion on the lesser of two evils? My family (we have two young boys) live in the Middle East and must drink bottled water (the tap water is not safe and I have been unable to find any water filtration systems over here). The only two options available to us are #1/PET and #7/PC. I haven’t been able to find the supposedly safer #7/PES. My concern about our water supply is aggravated by the fact that it is HOT over here and the water is stored and shipped in these conditions–our current water supplier (and I assume most here) does not use a chilled truck and leaves the bottles in the sun outside our door.

Thank you for any information you can give!

]]> By: Sheryl http://thisgreenblog.com/2009/02/bpa-free-water-bottles.html#comment-55 Sheryl Fri, 11 Dec 2009 22:35:21 +0000 Sheryl, I don't know of one offhand, but search for Polypropylene water containers. Polypropylene (#5 in terms of recycling codes) is bpa-free. Sheryl, I don't know of one offhand, but search for Polypropylene water containers. Polypropylene (#5 in terms of recycling codes) is bpa-free.

]]> By: Sheryl http://thisgreenblog.com/2009/02/bpa-free-water-bottles.html#comment-56 Sheryl Fri, 11 Dec 2009 18:25:38 +0000 Thanks for the information...<br />I am looking for some larger BPA free containers, say around 2-5 gallons? Preferably with the little spigots on the end? Do you know of a source for these?<br />Thanks!<br />Sheryl M. Thanks for the information…
I am looking for some larger BPA free containers, say around 2-5 gallons? Preferably with the little spigots on the end? Do you know of a source for these?
Thanks!
Sheryl M.

]]> By: Anonymous http://thisgreenblog.com/2009/02/bpa-free-water-bottles.html#comment-57 Anonymous Tue, 11 Aug 2009 11:11:55 +0000 I own a fitness club. For all new members we giveaway a BPA free water bottles. I buy them in bulk. I pay around $2.95/bottle imprinted with free shipping.<br /><br />Here is where you can buy them<br /><br />http://www.discountmugs.com/nc/category/sports-bottles/ I own a fitness club. For all new members we giveaway a BPA free water bottles. I buy them in bulk. I pay around $2.95/bottle imprinted with free shipping.

Here is where you can buy them

http://www.discountmugs.com/nc/category/sports-bottles/

]]> By: Anthony http://thisgreenblog.com/2009/02/bpa-free-water-bottles.html#comment-58 Anthony Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:23:50 +0000 I also found an article in http://organic-baby-products.com.au/heads-up-on-bpa/ that talks about BPA-free Baby Bottles...very interesting post =) I also found an article in http://organic-baby-products.com.au/heads-up-on-bpa/ that talks about BPA-free Baby Bottles…very interesting post =)

]]> By: Anonymous http://thisgreenblog.com/2009/02/bpa-free-water-bottles.html#comment-59 Anonymous Thu, 18 Jun 2009 02:52:26 +0000 Does anybody know where I might find BPA-free pitchers to store homemade iced tea in? Does anybody know where I might find BPA-free pitchers to store homemade iced tea in?

]]> By: Anonymous http://thisgreenblog.com/2009/02/bpa-free-water-bottles.html#comment-60 Anonymous Tue, 02 Jun 2009 17:44:43 +0000 I am looking for info on healthy countertop water dispensers. I am currently living/traveling in a van and use a Waterwise distiller for all drinking/cooking water and like to 'stockpile' water while plugged in to the grid to free myself up for dry camping. Any feedback would be appreciated. I am looking for info on healthy countertop water dispensers. I am currently living/traveling in a van and use a Waterwise distiller for all drinking/cooking water and like to ‘stockpile’ water while plugged in to the grid to free myself up for dry camping. Any feedback would be appreciated.

]]> By: HorseJumper12341 http://thisgreenblog.com/2009/02/bpa-free-water-bottles.html#comment-61 HorseJumper12341 Fri, 29 May 2009 19:03:42 +0000 I recently also did an article concerning BPA. I think it is rather unnerving that the United States FDA would allow these products to be created, even when they know the possible health problems that are related to BPA exposure. Unfortunately, plastic products are rather hard to completely avoid, and how are you to know whether the plastic containers that you are using are completely free of BPA or other chemicals. I think it is best to just avoid plastic as much as possible, and start looking for alternatives. Not only is it better for the environment to be using these alternative products, but also for yourself. I recently also did an article concerning BPA. I think it is rather unnerving that the United States FDA would allow these products to be created, even when they know the possible health problems that are related to BPA exposure. Unfortunately, plastic products are rather hard to completely avoid, and how are you to know whether the plastic containers that you are using are completely free of BPA or other chemicals. I think it is best to just avoid plastic as much as possible, and start looking for alternatives. Not only is it better for the environment to be using these alternative products, but also for yourself.

]]> By: Ryan Mahler http://thisgreenblog.com/2009/02/bpa-free-water-bottles.html#comment-62 Ryan Mahler Wed, 22 Apr 2009 13:26:00 +0000 Some people had asked about safe containers and I think Boyd hit the nail on the head. Glass is the way to go. Think about it, it is commonly used in scientific experiments because of its low reactivity to any other substance. For food Pyrex makes a great glass container(which is all I use to bring my food to work now), and if you are looking for a great water bottle, check out our website at http://livinglavidaverde.net/store.aspx . We really believe in glass...I take mine everywere with no problems. Some people had asked about safe containers and I think Boyd hit the nail on the head. Glass is the way to go. Think about it, it is commonly used in scientific experiments because of its low reactivity to any other substance. For food Pyrex makes a great glass container(which is all I use to bring my food to work now), and if you are looking for a great water bottle, check out our website at http://livinglavidaverde.net/store.aspx . We really believe in glass…I take mine everywere with no problems.

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