What do you know about the risks of buying
different kinds of plastic water bottles? The
chances are no one’s ever told you all the details
which you need to know in order to look after your
health.
It should be indicated somewhere on every bottle
precisely what kind of plastic it’s made out of. This
information is very important, as every kind of
plastic contains chemicals which can cause
varying degrees of harm to the human body.
The type of plastic is indicated in the form of
letters and numbers, as shown in the graphic:
This is what they all mean.

PET or PETE
PET is one of the most commonly used plastics in
consumer products, and is found in most water
and soft drink bottles, and some packaging. It is
intended for single use applications; repeated use
increases the risk of leaching and bacterial growth.
These bottles can release heavy metals and
chemicals that affect the hormonal balance. PET
plastic is difficult to decontaminate, and proper
cleaning requires harmful chemicals.

HDP or HDPE
HDPE plastic is the stiff plastic used to make milk
jugs, detergent and oil bottles, toys, and some
plastic bags. This kind of plastic releases
practically no chemicals. Experts recommend
choosing these bottles when buying bottled water,
because they’re probably the safest (and thus,
contain the cleanest water) you can find on the
market.

PVC or 3V
PVC is a soft, flexible plastic used to make clear
plastic food wrapping, cooking oil bottles, teething
rings, children’s and pets’ toys, and blister
packaging for myriad consumer products. It
releases 2 toxic chemicals that affect the hormones
in your body. Experts recommend buying an
alternative if you can find it.

LDPE
This plastic cannot be used in the production of
bottles, even though it does not release any
chemicals into the water. However, it is
nevertheless not a good idea to buy food you find
in the shops which use this packaging. You might
end up eating not only what you paid for, but also
some highly dangerous chemicals.

PP
Another white-colored or semi transparent plastic,
used as packing for syrups and yoghurt cups.
Polypropylene plastic is tough and lightweight, and
has excellent heat-resistance qualities. When
heated, it doesn’t melt. It is thus relatively safe. It
also serves as a good barrier against moisture,
grease and chemicals.

PS
Polystyrene is an inexpensive, lightweight plastic
with a wide variety of uses. It is most often used
to make disposable Styrofoam drinking cups, take-
out “clamshell“ food containers, egg cartons, and
plastic picnic cutlery. It releases some
carcinogenic substances when heated. It is
completely unsuitable for long-term use as a food
or drink container.

PC or non-labeled plastic
Often used in the production of sports water
bottles and food containers, this is the most
dangerous plastic you will encounter. This
category was designed as a catch-all for
polycarbonate (PC) and ”other" plastics, so reuse
and recycling protocols are not standardized within
this category. Of primary concern with these
plastics, however, is the potential for chemical
leaching into food or drink products packaged in
polycarbonate containers made using BPA
(Bisphenol A).

As of today, check the bottom of the bottle twice!

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nawa o..

na to jst stick with sachet or pure water sure pass abi...

I miss d days of ice-water... Life's bcoming too chemical... chemicals everywhere

food wey we dey chop sef na chemical (fertilizers)