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Are Plastic Water Bottles Eco-Friendly? Frank and True Answer Here

If you ask me, are plastic water bottles eco-friendly, the frank and simple answer is going to be – No. On the contrary they are extremely harmful for the environment. The irony is that though many of us claim to go “green” and say “no” to plastic bags, we still continue to use plastic bottles!

The funny part here is that unlike plastic bags which are harmful for the environment alone, the plastic water bottles are actually hazardous not only for the environment but for the user’s health too. This is shocking as well as alarming. Here is why I answered no to the question – are plastic water bottles eco-friendly:

- Plastic has the property of leaching into the water and contaminating it. Phthalates and BPA are the harmful by-products generated from plastic and consuming water containing these can cause various health problems. Read more…