You may think it’s economical and environmentally responsible to refill your plastic water bottle over and over again, but researchers at the University of Idaho have some advice for you.
A recent study they conducted found that you might be ingesting some adverse elements. Those plastic bottles are exposed to sunlight and heat, and repeated rinsing of the same bottle can let potentially toxic compounds from the thin plastic creep into the water.
The study recommends reusing the bottle for no longer than one week and then replacing it.
Adapted from Self Mazagine
12/03
