Before recyling those plastic water bottles, you can easily find many uses for them around the house. more »

Officially, all of the plastic water bottles on the U.S. market today are safe for use, but some international public agencies have a different opinion. more »

The first step in the recycling process of plastic water bottles is the collection of the bottles. Some cities offer curbside collection for the recycling of plastic water bottles and other goods, but some don't. Cities without curbside collection often have a central collection bin where consumers may turn in their plastic water bottles on their own. more »

Many people reuse their plastic water bottle without considering the possible health effects. Even with what appears to be proper cleaning, reusing a water bottle has its disadvantages. more »

The health hazards of plastic water bottles include the toxins that can leech into the water when introduced to warmth and the environmental impact that plastic waste has on the earth. Understand the hazards of plastic water bottles with helpful information from a nutrition consultant and clinical herbalist in this free video on alternative medicine. more »

Plastic water bottles are a lightweight and convenient way to carry water with you while you are at work, running errands, exercising at the gym or doing any other every day activities. Approximately 2.2 billion plastic bottles are recycled a year, which is about 24 percent of all purchased plastic bottles. There are, however, several reasons why recycling plastic water bottles should be closer to 100 percent. more »

Refilling plastic water bottles of the disposable kind may seem environmentally sound, but this practice can actually increase your exposure to the toxic chemical bisphenol A, found in many plastics. Many plastic water bottles contain this chemical, so alternatives should be sought when possible. more »

Refilling plastic water bottles seems like a no-brainer when it comes to being environmentally conscious. It's a quick and easy way of on-the-spot recycling and lengthens the time before you have to shop for new bottled water. While it may seem like an easy, harmless way to take water with you on the go, refilling plastic water bottles may actually pose health risks. There are three major factors to consider when choosing to reuse your plastic water bottles. more »

Health-conscious and eco-conscious people are choosing metal water bottles over plastic water bottles because they are a healthier and more sustainable choice. more »