Public Service Announcement : Bottles Bottles Bottles !!

“Every human being is the author of his own health or disease". This Buddha quote in real terms fits perfectly on this blog post. I chose to name this post a public service announcement in the wake of all the many ailments and epidemics running around in the capital and sub region as a whole.

I happened to have chanced on the information online during my regular weekend reads where i randomly pick out blogs and sites to read anything. I have become a fan of reading over the years and i found this note very useful to share to my readers.

We know in recent times, bottles has been the in-thing for packaging soft drinks, fruits juices, our favourite sobolo, brukina to mention but a few, but do you know what chemicals these bottles entails as well as it's hazards to our immune system? Take a read and be aware.

Lately, when buying bottled water, consumers are advised to check the bottom of the bottle, in order to protect their health.

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

Plastic bottles labeled with letters like HDP, HDPE, PP and a few others, do not release any toxic material in the water, and the remaining letters can represent the chemicals found in the water you are drinking.

Every brand must label the content of the bottle, and we offer you a little help to recognize the toxic water bottles.

PET or PETE – stands for single-use bottles. These bottles can possibly release heavy metals and chemicals that affect the hormonal balance.

HDP or HDPE – plastic that practically releases no chemicals. Experts recommend choosing these bottles, when buying bottled water, because it is probably the healthiest water you can find on the market.

PVC or 3V – releases 2 toxic chemicals that affect the hormones in your body.

AWARENESS IS KEY

LDPE – this plastic cannot be used in the production of bottles, but plastic bags, even though it does not release any chemicals into the water.

PP – another white colored or semitransparent plastic, used as a packing for syrups and yoghurt cups.

PS - releases some carcinogenic substances and it is commonly used in the production of coffee cups and fast food casings.

PC or non-labeled plastic – the most dangerous plastic in the food production which releases BPA chemicals and it is often used in the production of sports water bottles and food containers.

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

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Original Post : Here is What You Need To Check Next Time You Buy Bottled Water

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