Easy Anti-viral

One of the quickest ways to catch a cold, flu, or other virus is by drinking after someone else. Viruses are transmitted through saliva and mucous, and every time you drink after someone, you are running the risk of becoming ill. Although they seem harmless enough, some viruses can result in hospitalization, death, or at best, missing a few days of work. Keep track of your water bottle, and don't share drinks, even with your own family. You never know what might be lurking on that bottle!

What's In Your Water?

Phthalates are substances added to plastics to increase their flexibility.
Bisphenol A, a hormone disruptor, is present in polycarbonate containers such as hard water containers and has been shown to leach from the bottle into its contents when exposed to temperature variations. DEHP, an endocrine-disrupting phthalate, is most commonly found in single serve beverage containers and can leach into a bottle’s contents from repeated use.
Avoid exposure to these harmful substances:

• Don’t reuse single serve water bottles. Instead, recycle used ones and opt for a new bottle each time.
• Don’t leave water bottles in your car. A vehicle’s internal temperature can vary greatly resulting in an increase in the probability of phthalate leaching. Instead, carry your water with you.
• Reused water bottles also make good breeding grounds for bacteria which can result in many health problems.

*source: Standley, Vincent. thegreenguide.com,june 2005.