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What’s In Your Water Bottle?

What’s In Your Water Bottle?. Common Plastics that touch daily lives . PET (polyethylene)- found in beverage containers and boil in food pouches PVC (polyvinyl chloride)- found in food wrappers and vegetable oil bottles PP (polypropylene)- found in margarine and yogurt containers

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What’s In Your Water Bottle?

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  1. What’s In Your Water Bottle?

  2. Common Plastics that touch daily lives • PET (polyethylene)- found in beverage containers and boil in food pouches • PVC (polyvinyl chloride)- found in food wrappers and vegetable oil bottles • PP (polypropylene)- found in margarine and yogurt containers • PS (polystyrene)- found in egg cartons and disposable cups

  3. BPA(bisphenol A) • Bisphenol A is considered an endocrine disruptor because it mimics estrogen • This may fool the body to into unnecessary and potentially harmful reactions • It is used to make polycarbonate plastic and epoxy resins

  4. BPA (bisphenol A) • Is a chemical (monomer) used to make plastic

  5. Where is BPA found? • In water bottles and baby bottles • In linings of metal food cans • In medical devices • In dental sealants and composites

  6. How is BPA Ingested? • By drinking liquids through plastic containers • By eating food that has been stored, heated, or refrigerated in plastic containers

  7. Who is affected most by BPA

  8. Common Myths about BPA • BPA causes cancer- there is no proof that BPA causes cancer, further studies need to be done • BPA accumulates in the body- BPA is eliminated within 24 hours • Harmful amounts are obtained from using plastic containers- What is ingested is a very small amount

  9. Is BPA Harmful? It can elevate: • The risk for heart disease • The risk for diabetes • Liver abnormalities It can hinder: • Brain and hormonal development in fetuses and young children

  10. Ways to Reduce BPA Consumption • Buy BPA free products- there are lots of products that are made without the chemical • Stay away from plastic containers marked with a “7” recycling code • Use stainless steel drinking bottles

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