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How to find uses for plastic water bottles around the house
by veggie515 0 Comments
Before recyling those plastic water bottles, you can easily find many uses for them around the house. more »
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How Are Plastic Water Bottles Recycled?
by Laura Payne 0 Comments
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 »
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Health Hazards of Plastic Water Bottles
by Charlotte Skiles 0 Comments
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 »
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Is Refilling Water Bottles Bad?
by Lillian Downey 0 Comments
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 »
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About Metal Water Bottles
by Robin Shreeves 0 Comments
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 »
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How to Understand Bisphenol-A and the Safety of Your Plastic Water Bottles
BPA, or Bisphenol-A, is a polycarbonate plastic and epoxy resin building block that is used globally as the primary component in plastic water bottles. Polycarbonate is a type of hard, clear plastic that is used in many other plastic-based products, including food and serving containers and baby bottles. In addition, the epoxy resins in BPA are used to make protective linings for a substantial portion of the canned food and carbonated beverage products available globally. more »
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Cleaning a 6-Gallon Plastic Water Bottle
by Rachel Yatuzis 0 Comments
Cleaning a six-gallon plastic water bottle can be done by pouring a handful of un-popped popcorn kernels in the container, adding 3 cups of vinegar and filling the container a third of the way with hot water. Shake the water bottle, watching the kernels agitate dirt off the interior surface, with advice from a professional house cleaner in this free video on housekeeping. more »
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How Are Plastic Water Bottles Made?
by Sue K 0 Comments
Plastic water bottles are manufactured in two ways. The first method involves a two-step process with the use of preforms or parsions which are shaped like a test tube. This is called the Injection Stretch Blow Molding (ISBM). The first step begins with the injection of liquefied polyethylene terephthalate (PET) into a cavity where the test-tube shape is formed. This preform is then cooled down. It is then taken to the conditioning station, where it is reheated and softened in preparation for the second step. more »
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How to Choose a Green Water Bottle
by Ashley Martinez 0 Comments
It was first the trend to buy plastic water bottles and carry them in your tote, gym bag or purse. Then, plastic bottles were considered a waste, then dangerous! So, how do you choose a Green, eco-friendly bottle? more »
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How to Choose a Metal Water Bottle
Metal water bottles are eco-friendly and after the scare about plastic water bottles leaching cancer causing "stuff" into the water you drank from them, lots of people are switching to metal water containers. more »

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