Plastic Bottle Toxins

According to recent statistics, Americans consume more than 29 billion plastic water bottles each year. Plastic bottles that contain water or other edible products may contain toxins that are harmful to our bodies.

Significance

• Plastic bottles aren't built for a long life span. As you freeze, wash and reuse them, your body becomes exposed to harmful toxins that may produce long-term health consequences

Toxic Agents

• Do you know what's in your water?

  According to the U.S. Health Department, most plastic bottles are made from bisphenol A (BPA) or polyethylene terephthalate (PET) materials, which are unknowingly ingested and may cause major harm to the body's essential functions.

Adverse Effects on the Body

• In a CBC News study, researchers have discovered that the toxins from plastic bottles pose a risk to consumer health, and could be linked to cancer, neuron damage and stinted health and development in children.

Similar Products to Avoid

• The chemicals found in plastic water bottles are also commonly found in plastic dishes and food storage containers used in microwaves.

Alternative Solutions

• Ways to reduce the use of plastic include purchasing a water filter, buying beverages in glass bottles, drinking beverages from cups and glasses, and shopping for reusable plastic or aluminum bottles that are labeled "BPA free."