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Which Plastic Bottles Are Safe?

Published Jun,13 2017 | By Timothy Banas

Some plastic bottles can leach harmful chemicals into the fluids you drink from them. These chemicals include bisphenol A and phthalates. Bisphenol A interferes with the reproductive development of animals and has been indicated as a causative factor of cardiovascular disease and diabetes in people.