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Bottled Water: Good for You, Bad for the Environment?

by Kristen King on January 4th, 2008

Bottled water is a convenient way to stay hydrated on the go, and to get something refreshing to drink when tap water in your area is unacceptable for one reason or another. But bottled water has been getting a lot of flack lately because of the waste it creates in the form of empty bottles. If you choose to drink bottled water — and let’s face it, we all do from time to time — reduce the impact of the bottle by recycling it or reusing it when you’re done.

When reusing a water bottle, whether it’s a now-empty bottle you purchased or a reusable bottle like the ones made by Nalgene, be sure to sterilize it before refilling it, and don’t let a bottle sit for days after you’ve already started drinking it. Bacteria can build up in used bottles and potentially make you sick if you don’t keep them clean.

I reuse my bottles by running them through the dishwasher in the top rack (I put the tops in the silverware holder) when I do a regular load of dishes.

How are you reducing your environmental footprint while staying healthy? Scott at Health and Men has some ideas…

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