When to Get Rid of Your Plastic Water Bottle

People often wonder if using a plastic water bottle more than once is harmful to your health. Researchers have found that, while the material has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for repeated use, these water bottles are manufactured for one.

The reusing of plastic water bottles can lead to growth in bacteria, so they should be washed with soap and hot water after every use. They have found that levels remain considerably safe with reasonable, reusing over a three month period.

“Researchers found the water in the plastic bottles had only 0.195 ppb at the beginning of the study and 0.226 ppb three whole months later — way below the EPA limit. (They also tested the local tap water for comparison and found antimony levels of 0.146 ppb.)” Techinsider

However, using plastic bottles is still bad for the environment, even if you are reusing them. To decrease your carbon footprint and reduce the waste accumulating in landfills, the best option is to purchase a dishwasher-safe permanent water bottle. A reusable water bottle may be a bit pricey at first, but in the end it will save you a lot of money and decrease the waste in our environment.