Nalgene Water Bottles May be Toxic
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crazystepr
Cathlete
http://www.ecopledge.com/detoxnalgene.asp?id2=27717
Ok, I couldn't edit my original post because it was too late, but here are the facts about Nalgene bottles. I work with a group who have been researching this for years and they put together this fact sheet.
Allison
Ok, I couldn't edit my original post because it was too late, but here are the facts about Nalgene bottles. I work with a group who have been researching this for years and they put together this fact sheet.
Allison
pippa
Cathlete
>Thanks Pippa! I am going to get the 1.0 liter bottle. Just
>not sure what design I want!! Did you get the active bottle
>top? So many decisions
!!
>
I did get the ABT and a mud cap. My dog actually broke the mud cap off and I never replaced it. I mean, the mud cap is nice if you take the bottle a lot of places and you feel that there is any risk of someone sneezing, touching, etc. any part of it. When I first got mine I only used it at home so I didn't really care. Now that I take it to the gym I think I may need that mud cap again. I think that tops are only $1 when you buy a bottle so I got the most 'tricked out' top I could find. I know what you mean...it took me forever to finally decide on the one design that I really wanted. It was actually a lot of fun.
One other thing, the ABT actually closes and opens. I didn't realize that when I bought it. So if you don't have a mud cap if you turn the ABT closed it won't spill, etc.
>not sure what design I want!! Did you get the active bottle
>top? So many decisions
!!>
I did get the ABT and a mud cap. My dog actually broke the mud cap off and I never replaced it. I mean, the mud cap is nice if you take the bottle a lot of places and you feel that there is any risk of someone sneezing, touching, etc. any part of it. When I first got mine I only used it at home so I didn't really care. Now that I take it to the gym I think I may need that mud cap again. I think that tops are only $1 when you buy a bottle so I got the most 'tricked out' top I could find. I know what you mean...it took me forever to finally decide on the one design that I really wanted. It was actually a lot of fun.
One other thing, the ABT actually closes and opens. I didn't realize that when I bought it. So if you don't have a mud cap if you turn the ABT closed it won't spill, etc.
crazystepr
Cathlete
If you're looking for a bottle that keeps water super cold, you should check out the new Klean Kanteen bottles. Non-toxic, keep your water incredibly cold, bottle opening is big enough to fit ice cubes, and they come in different sizes. They're awesome!
Allison
Allison
Miss Lee
Cathlete
>If you're looking for a bottle that keeps water super cold,
>you should check out the new Klean Kanteen bottles. Non-toxic,
>keep your water incredibly cold, bottle opening is big enough
>to fit ice cubes, and they come in different sizes. They're
>awesome!
>
>Allison
>
>
Thanks Allison! I'll check those out.
>you should check out the new Klean Kanteen bottles. Non-toxic,
>keep your water incredibly cold, bottle opening is big enough
>to fit ice cubes, and they come in different sizes. They're
>awesome!
>
>Allison
>
>
Thanks Allison! I'll check those out.
kathryn
Cathlete
FYI: The company that manufactures Nalgene bottles also makes restraint devices for rabbits and other animals used in product testing (like restraining rabbits for the Draize eye test (dropping chemicals in their eyes to see what effect it has) or skin sensitivity tests.
I have a Klean Kanteen, and really like it. But it's hard to take a drink from it without it making a weird noise (suction, gurgly). The SIGG bottles also look good.
I have a Klean Kanteen, and really like it. But it's hard to take a drink from it without it making a weird noise (suction, gurgly). The SIGG bottles also look good.
Miss Lee
Cathlete
I've been reading and I've decided to stick with my Rubbermaid water bottles. They're made of polypropylene (designated by the letters "PP" under the recycling symbol) and can go in the freezer and dishwasher, something you can't do with the SIGG bottles (I think the Klean Kanteen bottles can go in the dishwasher but not the freezer). According to every website I've looked at, there's been no evidence to suggest that polypropylene will leach toxic material.
kathryn
Cathlete
> According to
>every website I've looked at, there's been no evidence to
>suggest that polypropylene will leach toxic material.
Most info I've seen lists polypropelene as the safest plastic (after glass and stainless steel, but ahead of #1 plastic), but recently someone posted info here about polypropelene leaching even more toxic chemicals than some other plastics (and California and some European countries calling for its ban?) so I'm no longer sure about it.
>every website I've looked at, there's been no evidence to
>suggest that polypropylene will leach toxic material.
Most info I've seen lists polypropelene as the safest plastic (after glass and stainless steel, but ahead of #1 plastic), but recently someone posted info here about polypropelene leaching even more toxic chemicals than some other plastics (and California and some European countries calling for its ban?) so I'm no longer sure about it.
janiejoey
Cathlete
Allison,
I had a suspicion from my plastic bottles, because every single time I use them, I felt like hell. Something tasted chemical in my mouth for hours afterwards. I even considered that using dish washing soap might have been the culprit.
Now I know what it is. Jeesh!, I've been doing that for years. Good Lord! Hope nothing happens to me in the future from this.
I also just bought dishes just a few weeks ago from Costco, and I got sick from using the tumblers. Guess what, yep #1 is on them. I'll be taking them back the next time I go into town.
Thank you for this information, I truly thought I was loosing it there for awhile.
I just wanted to add, that my body is very sensitive, I know when something is wrong. Even if I'm talking about a different plastic than what you've mentioned, I can still feel that chemical reaction in my body. I won't be using plastic ever again, just can't trust them.
Janie
The idea is to die young as late as possible
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I had a suspicion from my plastic bottles, because every single time I use them, I felt like hell. Something tasted chemical in my mouth for hours afterwards. I even considered that using dish washing soap might have been the culprit.
Now I know what it is. Jeesh!, I've been doing that for years. Good Lord! Hope nothing happens to me in the future from this.
I also just bought dishes just a few weeks ago from Costco, and I got sick from using the tumblers. Guess what, yep #1 is on them. I'll be taking them back the next time I go into town.
Thank you for this information, I truly thought I was loosing it there for awhile.
I just wanted to add, that my body is very sensitive, I know when something is wrong. Even if I'm talking about a different plastic than what you've mentioned, I can still feel that chemical reaction in my body. I won't be using plastic ever again, just can't trust them.
Janie
The idea is to die young as late as possible
www.picturetrail.com/janiejoey
Miss Lee
Cathlete
>Most info I've seen lists polypropelene as the safest plastic (after >glass and stainless steel, but ahead of #1 plastic), but recently >someone posted info here about polypropelene leaching even more toxic >chemicals than some other plastics (and California and some European >countries calling for its ban?) so I'm no longer sure about it.
I seem to recall hearing about a ban on it, too. It seems the primary reason for the ban has to do with the fact that polypropylene isn't biodegradable, and restaurants and grocery stores have been using it to package take out food. I haven't found a single article with regards to safety though. If anyone can provide a link to any articles regarding the safety of polypropylene I would appreciate it.
I agree that the use of polypropylene for take out food items isn't necessary and probably adds significantly to the cost.
ETA that upon further research, #5 PP containers are felt to be perfectly safe but not recyclable. If this is true then why does my Rubbermaid container have a recycling symbol on the bottom? This is all very confusing -- lol!
I seem to recall hearing about a ban on it, too. It seems the primary reason for the ban has to do with the fact that polypropylene isn't biodegradable, and restaurants and grocery stores have been using it to package take out food. I haven't found a single article with regards to safety though. If anyone can provide a link to any articles regarding the safety of polypropylene I would appreciate it.
I agree that the use of polypropylene for take out food items isn't necessary and probably adds significantly to the cost.
ETA that upon further research, #5 PP containers are felt to be perfectly safe but not recyclable. If this is true then why does my Rubbermaid container have a recycling symbol on the bottom? This is all very confusing -- lol!
If you are getting sick from all of these products you should check with your MD about MCS (multiple chemical sensitivity).
PETE #1 is on every soda bottle.
How long does it take for the chemical to leach into the beverage? I kill a liter of water per hour when I'm hiking or working out. The bottle is rinsed prior to refilling.
There was a scare a few years ago about using aluminum for food prep/storage as it supposed to cause alzhiemers. Glass and ceramics unless fired/glazed at a high enough heat allowed lead to leach out.
There's so much toxicity on this planet (always has been) are we going to be afraid to live
PETE #1 is on every soda bottle.
How long does it take for the chemical to leach into the beverage? I kill a liter of water per hour when I'm hiking or working out. The bottle is rinsed prior to refilling.
There was a scare a few years ago about using aluminum for food prep/storage as it supposed to cause alzhiemers. Glass and ceramics unless fired/glazed at a high enough heat allowed lead to leach out.
There's so much toxicity on this planet (always has been) are we going to be afraid to live
pippa
Cathlete
>
>There's so much toxicity on this planet (always has been) are
>we going to be afraid to live
I agree, Dave. I'm not suggesting that anyone shouldn't do what is right for them but I sometimes think that we have become so overloaded with information that we don't know what is the safe/right thing anymore. I received one of those forwarded email jokes one time about how the world has changed--ie, people never used to wear bike helmets, we all used to play in the dirt and put our hands in our mouths, etc. and we all turned out fine. While I know that all the advancements that have made in medicine, technology, safety, etc. are great I don't think we're really all that fragile. JMO
>There's so much toxicity on this planet (always has been) are
>we going to be afraid to live
I agree, Dave. I'm not suggesting that anyone shouldn't do what is right for them but I sometimes think that we have become so overloaded with information that we don't know what is the safe/right thing anymore. I received one of those forwarded email jokes one time about how the world has changed--ie, people never used to wear bike helmets, we all used to play in the dirt and put our hands in our mouths, etc. and we all turned out fine. While I know that all the advancements that have made in medicine, technology, safety, etc. are great I don't think we're really all that fragile. JMO
janiejoey
Cathlete
Dave,
I could have MSC, it's possible, but what could the doctors do for me except tell me not to use plastics? As of now, I've quit using it.
I guess as we grow into our environment we learn more and more about the products we produce, and change accordingly. Until then we can only listen and be aware of our bodies.
I'm not afraid of living, just aware of my surroundings and if something makes me uncomfortable, I try to find out what it is and stop using it. I suppose life can be scary, but I think it's part of the challenges of living. For the most part, if I can take away some of the unpleasantness of it, life is more fun.
Janie
www.picturetrail.com/janiejoey
I could have MSC, it's possible, but what could the doctors do for me except tell me not to use plastics? As of now, I've quit using it.
I guess as we grow into our environment we learn more and more about the products we produce, and change accordingly. Until then we can only listen and be aware of our bodies.
I'm not afraid of living, just aware of my surroundings and if something makes me uncomfortable, I try to find out what it is and stop using it. I suppose life can be scary, but I think it's part of the challenges of living. For the most part, if I can take away some of the unpleasantness of it, life is more fun.
Janie
www.picturetrail.com/janiejoey
JAFitMama
Cathlete
Is there any confirmation about the Nalgene company making the rabbit restrain product? Where can I read this from a credible source?
Where is Klean Kanteen, manufactured? In USA or imported? Nalgene company is in Rochester, NY.
Judy "Likes2bfit"
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Where is Klean Kanteen, manufactured? In USA or imported? Nalgene company is in Rochester, NY.
Judy "Likes2bfit"
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