Peeps I just recvd an email and I want to share this to my fellow Istoryans. - dunno if this was already posted but u may post ur opinions, suggestions, clarifications, etc..
Do not re use mineral water bottles
As you know chemical released by plastic water bottles can cause cancer (It is not the water that affects you but the chemical released from the bottle).
How to avoid:
Check the bottom of the bottle there should be a triangle sign and there will be a number on it. If the number is higher than or equal to 5 --> then this bottle is safe to use. Numbers under 5 will release the chemical. For most bottled water, the number is 1. Remember to check and stop reusing those bottles.
Please pass-on this information to your friends.
DO NOT RE-USE MINERAL WATER BOTTLE
Many are unaware of poisoning caused by re-using plastic bottles.
Some of you may be in the habit of using and re-using your disposable mineral bottles
(e.g. Nestle, Bisleri, Aguafina, etc..), keeping them in your car or at work. Not a good idea.
It happened in Dubai, when a 12-year old girl died after a long usage (16 months) of
SAFA mineral water bottle, as she used to carry the same fancy (painted by herself)
bottle to her school daily.
In a nutshell, the plastic (called polyethylene terephthalate or PET) used in these bottles
contains a potentially carcinogenic element (something called diethylhydroxlamine or DEHA).
The bottles are safe for one-time use only; if you must keep them longer, it should be or
no more than a few days, week max, and keep them away from heat as well. Repeated
washing and rinsing can cause the plastic to break down and the carcinogens (cancer-causing
chemical agents) can leak into the water that YOU are drinking. Better invest in water bottles
that are really meant for multiple uses.
This is not something we should be scrimping on. Those of you with family - do please advise
them, especially children. Please forward this information.
Prevention is better than cure.