Reusable plastic bottles release hundreds of pollutants into water.
Nowadays, with the help of advanced analytical tools, scientists are now able to detect chemicals that may leach from plastic sports bottles into water. Recent research has uncovered that plastic bottles might not be as safe as we once thought. These bottles have been found to release hundreds of chemicals into the water they hold, with the amount generally increasing after being washed in the dishwasher. Therefore, it may be wise to reconsider the use of reusable sports bottles. Scientists have been aware for a while that chemicals can seep out of plastic, and some of these chemicals can be harmful. Manufacturers have already removed some of the more concerning chemicals, like bisphenol A (BPA), from plastic products such as water bottles. However, there is still little information available about other chemicals that could be released from these items. Scientists have only recently been equipped with the means to identify numerous...