NWR-Alternative to plastic water bottles

I usually just reuse the poland spring water bottles but now im concerned b/c of all the new about it being toxic!!!

What's the alternative to buying a new one every day!!!

Are there any Thermos like things that aren't toxic and can be reused all the time and keep the water cold???

TIA

Wait, what's going on? I refill my bottle for the entire week!

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Posted by Mici n KC

Wait, what's going on? I refill my bottle for the entire week!

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I've hear with too much use the plastic starts to give off a toxic chemical!!!

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Posted by wifetobe

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Posted by Mici n KC

Wait, what's going on? I refill my bottle for the entire week!

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I've hear with too much use the plastic starts to give off a toxic chemical!!!

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What is considered too much use? Wouldn't that be the same for most plastic water bottles though, like the sports bottles?

i think there is a new type of 'thermos water bottle' that is safe.. I just can't find what it's called.

The chemical is only given off if you HEAT anything inside of it. So the water bottles should b safe BUT if you use tupperware you should take out what you have in it and put it into a bowl before heating it.

Ways to reduce exposure to bisphenol-a, or BPA
- Determine which containers might contain BPA. Containers made of clear, hard plastic are likely made from polycarbonate; the containers also can be colored.
Those with BPA usually have the numeral 7 on or near the bottom of the product, or also may be labeled with the letters 'PC.'

- Choose glass, porcelain or stainless steel containers, particularly for hot foods or liquids.
- Use glass or BPA-free baby bottles.

- Reduce use of canned foods.

- Do not microwave polycarbonate food containers, as they may eventually break down due to the high temperatures.



from: http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080429/LIFE02/804290354/-1/news04

well i am gonna die b/c i heat things up in tupperwear all the time! <---me dying

Me too!!!

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Posted by ant n tilde

Ways to reduce exposure to bisphenol-a, or BPA
- Determine which containers might contain BPA. Containers made of clear, hard plastic are likely made from polycarbonate; the containers also can be colored.
Those with BPA usually have the numeral 7 on or near the bottom of the product, or also may be labeled with the letters 'PC.'

- Choose glass, porcelain or stainless steel containers, particularly for hot foods or liquids.
- Use glass or BPA-free baby bottles.

- Reduce use of canned foods.

- Do not microwave polycarbonate food containers, as they may eventually break down due to the high temperatures.



from: http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080429/LIFE02/804290354/-1/news04

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Great article.. thanks!1

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Posted by FinallyEngaged

well i am gonna die b/c i heat things up in tupperwear all the time! <---me dying

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Me too!!!

i just read this

http://www.nzfsa.govt.nz/consumers/food-safety-topics/chemicals-in-food/waterbottles/index.htm

although i did hear on the news not to reuse plastic water bottles...and i had read before that heating plastic releases chemicals etc.

so i basically skip the plastic. i drink my water in my porcelain mug at work....although that doesn't help with bringing it places.

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Posted by futuremrsfab

FH bought us a couple bottles of Vsop water (i think thats the name) and they are glass and we have been refilling those- not sure where he bought it though

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umm nevermind VSOP is brandy- the water is Voss I'm such a lush

i use the POM bottles and I have a whole bunch of nalgene bottles. FH just got me a really cool camelbak bottles with a straw.

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Posted by futuremrsfab

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Posted by futuremrsfab

FH bought us a couple bottles of Vsop water (i think thats the name) and they are glass and we have been refilling those- not sure where he bought it though

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umm nevermind VSOP is brandy- the water is Voss I'm such a lush

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Posted by wo0shply

i use the POM bottles and I have a whole bunch of nalgene bottles. FH just got me a really cool camelbak bottles with a straw.

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Thanks!! I new someone would have it!!!

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Posted by wo0shply

i use the POM bottles and I have a whole bunch of nalgene bottles. FH just got me a really cool camelbak bottles with a straw.

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the current nalgene bottles have BPA- they are phasing it out now and coming out with new bottles

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Posted by futuremrsfab

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Posted by wo0shply

i use the POM bottles and I have a whole bunch of nalgene bottles. FH just got me a really cool camelbak bottles with a straw.

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the current nalgene bottles have BPA- they are phasing it out now and coming out with new bottles

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Great!! Good to kow.. thanks so much