When should you replace plastic water bottles?

Many manufacturers have replaced BPA with something called fluorene-9-bisphenol, or BHPF. In a recent study, it was found that BHPF has the potential to cause fertility problems. read more

If you’re looking at your water bottle right now and trying to remember the last time you washed it, fear not. Just give it a thorough wash as soon as possible. You only have to toss your water bottle if it “appears to be degrading in some way―peeling, seal isn’t tight, rusting, melting, etc,” says Franke. read more

To address those issues: cleaning your water bottle properly will help with eliminating tastes and smells; most manufacturers offer replacement parts like caps and lids so that you can keep using the same water bottle for a long time; and, in general, structural damage like denting doesn’t compromise the performance of your water bottle. read more

If you haven’t already, please consider making the switch to one of these alternatives to plastic water bottles (and replace your plastic bags while you are at it!). The convenience of plastic isn’t worth the consequences for our health or the environment. read more