Thursday, November 12th, 2009 at 10:24 pm
Safe Water Bottles knows that there is a lot of information available about BPA. In an effort to simplify our readers’ search, Safe Water Bottles has answered a few of the most frequently asked questions about BPA for you!
What is BPA?
BPA is the abbreviation used for bisphenol A, a synthetic chemical compound that was originally discovered in 1891. It is an industrial chemical compound that is used to make a type of plastic called polycarbonate, which is in turn used to make many of the products we use each day such as sports equipment, compact discs and DVDs, eyeglasses, and even infant formula!
Why is BPA harmful to humans?
BPA has been found to have several negative impacts on the reproductive systems of both men and women in lab studies. BPA mimics hormones, especially estrogen, and the effects on animals tested proved to be quite disturbing. Some of the side effects of the exposure to BPA were a delay in puberty and lower body weights compared to animals not exposed to BPA in unsafe levels.
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Sunday, October 25th, 2009 at 10:08 pm
As with everything in this world, there are pros and cons of even the best of products. Safe Water Bottles prides itself on giving our readers honest and upfront information about the many safe alternatives to single-use water bottles and BPA containing reusable water bottles.
Aluminum water bottles are a lightweight and reusable option among metal water bottles. They are available from many distributors both online and in stores, in a variety of sizes and colors.
Most aluminum water bottles have liners which prevent any leaching of the aluminum into the beverage it contains. If the aluminum container isn’t lined, it should be scrutinized very closely, and most times avoided, as exposure to aluminum has been conclusively linked to Alzheimer’s disease. Many unlined bottles when tested in laboratory settings were shown to leach more than twice the amount of harmful chemicals into its contents than was considered acceptable for human consumption.
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Monday, August 31st, 2009 at 10:41 pm
Just because the summer is pretty much over, doesn’t mean we need to neglect our routine of drinking plenty of water throughout the day. So what is a good choice of water bottles that are easy to carry and safe for reuse and in the end, be able to recycle the water bottle.
Metal water bottles are always a good choice. Stainless steel and aluminum are the most popular. There are a few factors that might help make up you r mind.
Stainless Steel Water Bottles Are:
- Stainless steel water bottles are less expensive than aluminum
- Stainless steel is a neutral metal and does not leech potiential hazardous chemicals
- Stainless steel is very durable
Aluminum Water Bottles Are:
- Aluminum water bottles are usually more stylish and come in a wider verity of colors
- Aluminum water bottles are lighter than stainless steel water bottles
Stainless steel and aluminum water bottles are both very good choices for a safer alternative to plastic water bottles.
Plastic bottles, weather you use water bottles or soda water bottles, these are intended to be used once and thrown away. This puts a lot of plastic in our landfills and along side the road. By using reusable aluminum or stainless steel water bottles you have a chance to do your part. Metal water bottles are convenient, safe, and recyclable once they have lived out their lives.
