Is drinking out of plastic bad for you?

[Butterbean]

Someone said you shouldn't refill plastic bottles as chemicals tend to seep into your water the more you refill them.

What about drinking out of styrofoam cups or metal?

Is glass the best?

If so, are there any glass interior containers that you could carry w/you w/o fear of breakage?

[Eyeball Chambers]

I'm not really sure, I have an aluminum water bottle.  Not sure if that is any better.

I think BPA is what's bad for you, I think some plastic is BPA free.

http://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla%3Aen-US%3Aofficial&channel=s&hl=en&source=hp&q=bpa+water+bottles&btnG=Google+Search

[chaos]

Someone said you shouldn't refill plastic bottles as chemicals tend to seep into your water the more you refill them.

What about drinking out of styrofoam cups or metal?

Is glass the best?

If so, are there any glass interior containers that you could carry w/you w/o fear of breakage?

I heard this also, then I thought about how long water/soda sit in bottles before they are bought and used. It doesn't make sense that refilling a plastic bottle is going to release some kind of chemical when typically you are refilling the bottle to drink the water immidiately. I would be more concerned about the water that has been sitting in the bottle for months.

[tbombz]

I heard this also, then I thought about how long water/soda sit in bottles before they are bought and used. It doesn't make sense that refilling a plastic bottle is going to release some kind of chemical when typically you are refilling the bottle to drink the water immidiately. I would be more concerned about the water that has been sitting in the bottle for months.

yeah, i agree

[darksol]

Plastic is safe depending on the type of plastic used.
check the recycle label on the bottom
#1 ok for one time use, but not to refill, there is slight chemical seeping over a long time ( months )
#2, #4, #5 are safe to refill and don't seep
#7 ( colorful ) known to seep rapidly, and can cause unwanted hormonal effects ( see text below )
Most bottled water is #1 which is very cheap to manufacture, next time you buy bottled water you might want to check to make sure it hasn't been sitting on that palate at Sams Club for a couple years.


Unfortunately, those fabulous colourful hard plastic lexan bottles made with polycarbonate plastics and identified by the #7 recycling symbol, may leach BPA. Bisphenol A is a xenoestrogen, a known endocrine disruptor, meaning it disturbs the hormonal messaging in our bodies. Synthetic xenoestrogens are linked to breast cancer and uterine cancer in women, decreased testosterone levels in men, and are particularly devastating to babies and young children. BPA has even been linked to insulin resistance and Type 2 Diabetes.

[Rimbaud]

Plastic is safe depending on the type of plastic used.
check the recycle label on the bottom
#1 ok for one time use, but not to refill, there is slight chemical seeping over a long time ( months )
#2, #4, #5 are safe to refill and don't seep
#7 ( colorful ) known to seep rapidly, and can cause unwanted hormonal effects ( see text below )
Most bottled water is #1 which is very cheap to manufacture, next time you buy bottled water you might want to check to make sure it hasn't been sitting on that palate at Sams Club for a couple years.


Unfortunately, those fabulous colourful hard plastic lexan bottles made with polycarbonate plastics and identified by the #7 recycling symbol, may leach BPA. Bisphenol A is a xenoestrogen, a known endocrine disruptor, meaning it disturbs the hormonal messaging in our bodies. Synthetic xenoestrogens are linked to breast cancer and uterine cancer in women, decreased testosterone levels in men, and are particularly devastating to babies and young children. BPA has even been linked to insulin resistance and Type 2 Diabetes.

That's why I replaced all my #7 bottles with BPA-free ones.

[Butterbean]

Thanks for all this information!

[Princess L]

Thanks for the reminder.

I pulled out the tin bottle today - I hate the opening though.

[JasonH]

Better get rid of my lead water bottle with its asbestos lining. 

[Eyeball Chambers]

Better get rid of my lead water bottle with its asbestos lining. 

That is a real mans water bottle right there.  The kind a lumber jack would use.

[24KT]

Plastic is safe depending on the type of plastic used.
check the recycle label on the bottom
#1 ok for one time use, but not to refill, there is slight chemical seeping over a long time ( months )
#2, #4, #5 are safe to refill and don't seep
#7 ( colorful ) known to seep rapidly, and can cause unwanted hormonal effects ( see text below )
Most bottled water is #1 which is very cheap to manufacture, next time you buy bottled water you might want to check to make sure it hasn't been sitting on that palate at Sams Club for a couple years.


Unfortunately, those fabulous colourful hard plastic lexan bottles made with polycarbonate plastics and identified by the #7 recycling symbol, may leach BPA. Bisphenol A is a xenoestrogen, a known endocrine disruptor, meaning it disturbs the hormonal messaging in our bodies. Synthetic xenoestrogens are linked to breast cancer and uterine cancer in women, decreased testosterone levels in men, and are particularly devastating to babies and young children. BPA has even been linked to insulin resistance and Type 2 Diabetes.

QFT

It also depends on what country you happpen to be in. Some countries have banned  Bisphenol A in plastic bottles.

[GroinkTropin]

I use a green canteen now. Saves me a lot of money, very conveniant, great container. For $4 bucks I don't see why not? I take it everywhere with me. I drink a gallon of water a day, not sure why you WOULDN'T use one? Plus I hate touching plastic. I will avoid it if I can.

[suckmymuscle]

Is drinking out of plastic bad for you?

  Not really, except if the beverage is really hot. The petroleum compounds of plastic don't leek out unless you expose it to very high temperatures.

SUCKMYMUSCLE

[Meso_z]

Someone said you shouldn't refill plastic bottles as chemicals tend to seep into your water the more you refill them.

What about drinking out of styrofoam cups or metal?

Is glass the best?

If so, are there any glass interior containers that you could carry w/you w/o fear of breakage?

only if youre centopani.

[ronbrgundy]

Can somebody throw out a good brand thats safe.. yes google exists but im lazy and dont want to trust someone off the boards.  Great topic btw

[Butterbean]

Can somebody throw out a good brand thats safe.. yes google exists but im lazy and dont want to trust someone off the boards.  Great topic btw

I was at Target yesterday and saw a large BPA free "insulated" refillable no-leak bottle that would have been perfect...but then saw it was made in China which made me nervous so I didn't buy it.

I will keep looking and post if I find something!

[ShipSekki]

 Don't use aluminum.

 Use stainless steel. Totally safe.