Typically, people are not recommended to consume bottled water. In fact, the water is usually just tap water from wherever it was bottled, and in addition, the manufacturing the bottles is detrimental to the environment. Often, the companies that produce bottled water basically steal water in vast quantities from arid communities which live in drought. Given this fact, it is really important to keep a pack of bottled water nearby, as you may never know where and when you might be left with no means to move and water will be a matter of life and death. However, checking the label on the bottom of the bottles is even more important!
It is really important to check the label on the bottom of the bottle, as the letters seen on the recycle symbol tell a lot about the plastic.
- 3V OR PVC
If the label says 3V or PVC, don’t drink it! These bottles release toxins which are likely to affect your hormonal balance.
- LDPE
If the label says LDPE, this is quite strange. In fact, LDPE is used in the production of plastic bags.
- PC
If the label says PC or it is not labeled at all, it may mean that it contains BPA. This endocrine disruptor is highly detrimental, and it is most common in food containers and sports water bottles.
- PS
If the label says PS, the plastic is likely to leak carcinogenic substances. It is also known as Styrofoam and it is mostly used the production of fast food casings and coffee cups.
- PET OR PETE
If the label says PET or PETE, the plastic bottles are likely to have leaked chemicals and metals into the water. This is dangerous as it affects the hormonal balance, as in the case of PVC.
- HDP or HDPE
If the label says HDP or HDPE, you are on the safe side. This water is the safest type of plastic because it is less prone to leaking detrimental substances into the water.
