I heard that if you finish a bottle of water and you keep refilling it, it is bad for your health
2007-03-20 04:23:43 · 8 answers · asked by Typhoon 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
I had a friend who read an article years ago that water bottles are made up of a plastic material designed for short term use. Its different material than those seen in like Nalgene bottles etc.... She told me that if I kept using water bottles like Aquafina and others that the plastic slowly degrades and I would be injesting it. So when I have the Aquafina bottles or others like it I may use it 4-5 times and then recycle it.
I don't know where she got that article - but that what I heard
2007-03-20 04:31:03 · answer #1 · answered by Cascade 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most plastics used for bottled water or soda-pop isnt the greatest plastic. Its only recommended to refil at max 3 times (or something like that). Something about the plastic breaking down and bacteria (even after washing).
Its really a debate - I know plenty of people who reuse bottles made to be disposed for a few days or more. They've never had problems.
2007-03-20 04:40:48 · answer #2 · answered by Kristina N 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, because plastic bottle will produce toxic chemical and is bad for health. However, if you need to use plastic bottle, looked out for a triangle sign imprint on the plastic bottle and there is a number within the triangle and the number should be 5 and above.
2007-03-20 04:43:14 · answer #3 · answered by mouse 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've heard that too, but I refill bottles all the time. The only thing I've noticed is that if you freeze them too many times, they spring leaks.
2007-03-20 04:27:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Plastic bottles are not sterile. Filling the bottle one time probably wouldn't hurt but after that, I would toss it.
2007-03-20 04:31:49 · answer #5 · answered by Me, Myself & I 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's trouble if you don't totally wash it out with very hot, soapy water between refills, or those cute little bacteria can really pile up...
2007-03-20 04:31:31 · answer #6 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, weird huh. I guess toxins build up in there, especially if it is left in your car or something where it can heat up from the sun. If you wash it out with antibacterial soap and water you can reuse it.
2007-03-20 04:27:56 · answer #7 · answered by Eisbär 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably because of the bacteria in your mouth.
2007-03-20 04:31:25 · answer #8 · answered by zipps1986 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋