Am I the Only One Who Thinks This is Nuts?? (reblog)

Troy -  if today's child wanted to drink from the hose they'd most likely have to wear a helmet before they were allowed :0)    Bottled water should be outlawed unless the community water has been contaminated or there is an emergency of some sort!

Hannah -  be helpful to yourself :0)  and make your own in your own bottle.

Cindy -  I've sent samples from water coolers in offices/homes to the health authority for testing and they have failed on bacteria and ecoli  !!  I can only imagine in transport, that bottled waters have reached some pretty amazing temperatures which also affects the plastic they're in.  Not for me.  (and I advise my clients to bring the beverages they feel they'll require - I don't supply anything to anyone anymore.  Can't take the risk)

Rich -  LOVE IT!! 

Connie -  you might want to reconsider reusing those bottles (even tho the intent was good!)

Even Plastic Water and Soda Bottles Should Not Be Reused
Health advocates also recommend not reusing bottles made from plastic #1 (polyethylene terephthalate, also known as PET or PETE), including most disposable water, soda and juice bottles. According to The Green Guide, such bottles may be safe for one-time use, but re-use should be avoided because studies indicate they may leach DEHP—another probable human carcinogen—when they are in less-than-perfect condition.

Plastic bottles used for bottled water, especially the softer plastic bottles, are dangerous to our health and even more so if we wash them then reuse them! The plastic bottles contain toxic chemicals and in time the plastic begins to break down and releases these toxins and does so far quicker if the bottles are reused. If you can taste the plastic as you are drinking the water then you are drinking the plastic!

The bottles are even more dangerous if they are in a hot place... walking around with a bottle of water in your hand on a blazing hot day with the sun on it will make the toxins leach even more. If you are going to buy bottled water, then make sure it's in a "safe" plastic bottle.

To be certain you are using a safe plastic you can look for a symbol on the bottle, which is on ALL plastic bottles. The symbol is the recycling symbol. A number 2 HDPE means it is high density polyethylene, a number 4 LDPE - low density polyethylene and number 5 PP - polypropylene. If you have these numbers on your bottle, your bottle is safe. But, most plastic bottles in which water is usually sold are a number 1, and is only recommended for one time use.

Number 3 bottles contain polyvinyl chloride/PVC, which can leach hormone-disrupting chemicals into the liquids they are storing and will release synthetic carcinogens into the environment when incinerated. Number 6 bottles - polystyrene/PS, has been shown to leach styrene, a probable human carcinogen (a cancer causing substance), into food and drinks as well.

I'm sure you have noticed when picking up some bottles that they tend to 'flop' a bit in your hand as you grip them, these are the softest bottles and the most dangerous. If you are going to buy bottled water, always make sure it is a hard, rigid plastic.

But Liz, the question is "Are you going to continue?"    Would you not consider the alternatives??

Sharon -  I agree:  people are lazy and that includes too lazy to be informed! 

Eric -  again you prove that you are a wise man indeed!