Tuesday 31 January 2017

[www.keralites.net] Fwd: Plastic Bottles Have Symbols On Them For These Reasons

 

A Complete Guide to Plastic Bottle Safety!

We have been using plastic bottles all our lives. But let's face it - we all tend to be a bit skeptical about the actual consequences they have on our health. We are right in knowing they contain harmful chemicals, but the degree of this harm varies according to the type of plastic used. You may never have been informed of the ways plastic bottles harm us and which types of plastic cause the most harm - but the answers all lie at the bottom of your bottle.

 

 

If you flip your plastic bottle over you are likely to see letters marked on or close to its base. Some common ones include PET, PVC, HDP and PP. If these don't sound familiar to you, you're not alone - we are going to help you decipher their meaning. This will hopefully help you make wiser choices when buying water bottles.
 

Here's what each label means:

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7. PC or non-labeled plastic: 

This is potentially the most dangerous plastic found out there. If you ever find the "PC" label on plastic bottles (or no label at all), make sure you steer clear of it as much as possible. It refers to a catch-all category for polycarbonate materials and "other" plastics, which contain chemicals that are likely to leach into the food or drink products it makes contact with. Examples of the use of this material include sports water bottles and food containers. It is highly discouraged to reuse or recycle this type of plastic.

Note: These kinds of plastics are not only used for food and drink products. We also find them in everyday items in which they may not directly affect our health, such as water pipes, signs, clothing, furniture, shower curtains, textiles, stationery, insulation, diapers, medical equipment, etc. Nonetheless, we should always be knowledgeable about the materials and chemicals included in the products we buy, taking extra care on the ones that contain food and drinks.

 

 


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