Everyone buys bottled water without ever thinking of any kind of consequences – it’s water, what could go wrong, right? However, besides the suspicious water quality of many brands, there’s also another thing to consider – the safety of the plastic bottle it has been packed in. Rarely anyone is aware that plastic water bottles are highly harmful due to the presence of dangerous substances that have been known to cause serious health problems.
People buy millions of water bottles a day. Each of these bottles should contains a list of all the harmful ingredients it contains on the label, but sadly, this doesn’t happen often. Have you ever wondered what those symbols such as PP or PETE on the bottom of water bottles mean? Here’s what you should know:
PVC or 3V
A PVC or 3V symbol means that the bottle is flexible and used to pack certain foods as well. This type of plastic releases 2 chemicals that can disrupt your hormonal levels.
PETE or PAT
This symbol means that the bottle should be used once and thrown away. This type of plastic releases heavy metals that can seriously harm your hormones.
PP
The PP symbol indicates white or transparent bottles usually used for yogurt. The plastic is pretty light and resistant, and should be used only once.
HDP or HDPE
This type of plastic is considered safe for our health and the environment.
LDPE
This type of plastic doesn’t release chemicals in water and is also used for plastic bags.
PC
The PC symbol means that the plastic is dangerous and corrosive due to the presence of certain chemicals.
PS
The PS symbol is usually present on fast food containers – it is dangerous and releases carcinogenic compounds that can serious harm your health.
Besides the importance of the symbols, you should avoid reusing the water bottles and never leave them exposed to the sun as they leak dangerous substances.
Source : naturalhealingmagazine.net
