Environmental groups have been advocating the evil of plastic bottles for years, mainly based on their nasty tendency to end up in landfills. Finally, a health-related reason to steer clear of plastic bottles!
A recent joint study through the University of Missouri and Environmental Health Sciences, a nonprofit organization, has found evidence that bisphenol A, BPA, is linked with an increased risk of heart disease and diabetes. This chemical is a hormone disruptor and has been linked with health problems even when found in small concentrations.
I'm not going to quibble over the details of the study. I do find it interesting that not many environmental groups have picked up on this. It seems to me that a study finding toxic chemicals in plastic bottles would bolster support for environmental groups that encourage the general public to stop using plastic bottles in favour of metal ones. I must confess that I am guilty of using the plastic bottle, but after reading the study, I suspect I'll soon convert to metal.
If you're interested, the article can be found here.
A recent joint study through the University of Missouri and Environmental Health Sciences, a nonprofit organization, has found evidence that bisphenol A, BPA, is linked with an increased risk of heart disease and diabetes. This chemical is a hormone disruptor and has been linked with health problems even when found in small concentrations.
I'm not going to quibble over the details of the study. I do find it interesting that not many environmental groups have picked up on this. It seems to me that a study finding toxic chemicals in plastic bottles would bolster support for environmental groups that encourage the general public to stop using plastic bottles in favour of metal ones. I must confess that I am guilty of using the plastic bottle, but after reading the study, I suspect I'll soon convert to metal.
If you're interested, the article can be found here.
[Update: I bit the bullet and bought a metal bottle. I had to let it soak in water for a while before my drinks stopped tasting like metal, but I like it so far a lot better than plastic. No plastic taste anymore!]
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