Bottled water bottles

Aelia Jusa · 09-21-2003, 06:15 PM

My mum heard on the radio the other day that you're not supposed to reuse bottled water bottles more than a couple of times because they have carcinogens or some other undesirable substance on the inside, which is unsafe. Does anyone know if that's true?

Gangrell · 09-21-2003, 06:20 PM

Doesn't sound like it is, otherwise you would consume these substances the first time I would think, not three times later [img]tongue.gif[/img]

Bozos of Bones · 09-21-2003, 06:23 PM

carcinogens in glass? Really.
They just want more money.
Don't ask how, it's just that.

Jorath Calar · 09-21-2003, 06:38 PM

Just do what I do... Drink from the Faucet... no wait you are not in Iceland... [img]smile.gif[/img]

Best thing about living here really...

Bozos of Bones · 09-21-2003, 06:40 PM

Yeah! Let's make fun of all the people who have to buy water to drink it!
Those poor little slobs.

Aelia Jusa · 09-21-2003, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Bozos of Bones:
carcinogens in glass? Really.
They just want more money.
Don't ask how, it's just that.

No they're plastic bottles.

wellard · 09-21-2003, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Aelia Jusa:
My mum heard on the radio the other day that you're not supposed to reuse bottled water bottles more than a couple of times because they have carcinogens or some other undesirable substance on the inside, which is unsafe. Does anyone know if that's true?

Really [img]graemlins/wow.gif[/img] we have two bottles in the fridge to keep tap water cool. They are old 2 litre fruit juice containers which we change every month or two. I know they (plastic bottles) get brittle and loose clarity after a while so yes there must be some changes, probably from UV rays. Anymore info Aelia Jusa?

Aelia Jusa · 09-21-2003, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by wellard:
Really [img]graemlins/wow.gif[/img] we have two bottles in the fridge to keep tap water cool. They are old 2 litre fruit juice containers which we change every month or two. I know they (plastic bottles) get brittle and loose clarity after a while so yes there must be some changes, probably from UV rays. Anymore info Aelia Jusa?

No

. My mum just heard it on the radio - dunno if it was a news item or just something the presenter mentioned. I take a water bottle to uni that I've refilled every day because they're a nice size. Am hoping it's just an urban myth, like using a mobile at petrol stations

Gangrell · 09-21-2003, 07:21 PM

I'm pretty sure it's a myth Aelia, otherwise they wouldn't have sold them to begin with [img]tongue.gif[/img]

Vaskez · 09-21-2003, 07:29 PM

I SERIOUSLY wouldn't worry about it. They're finding 2 extra reasons for us to worry about our health every day. I mean apparently all fried food is carcinogenic too - I still eat a damn lot of it

My mum also mentioned today that people who spend too much time in front of monitors, especially CRTs are statisticly less fertile. Am I gonna worry about this? No. You could easily spend your life worrying about everything they say is a health risk and your whole life will go by and you'll realise all you've done is worry instead of enjoying life.
Anyway, yeah I just drink straight from the tap too, anywhere in Europe at least.

[ 09-21-2003, 07:29 PM: Message edited by: Vaskez ]

09-21-2003, 06:15 PM	#1
Aelia Jusa Iron Throne Cult Join Date: August 23, 2001 Location: Brisbane, Australia Age: 42 Posts: 4,867	My mum heard on the radio the other day that you're not supposed to reuse bottled water bottles more than a couple of times because they have carcinogens or some other undesirable substance on the inside, which is unsafe. Does anyone know if that's true? __________________

09-21-2003, 06:23 PM	#3
Bozos of Bones Apophis Join Date: July 29, 2003 Location: The Underdark cavern of Zagreb Age: 37 Posts: 4,679	carcinogens in glass? Really. They just want more money. Don't ask how, it's just that. __________________ MAKE LOVE, NOT SPAM!

09-21-2003, 06:40 PM	#5
Bozos of Bones Apophis Join Date: July 29, 2003 Location: The Underdark cavern of Zagreb Age: 37 Posts: 4,679	Yeah! Let's make fun of all the people who have to buy water to drink it! Those poor little slobs. __________________ MAKE LOVE, NOT SPAM!

09-21-2003, 07:29 PM	#10
Vaskez Takhisis Follower Join Date: April 30, 2001 Location: szép Magyarország (well not right now) Posts: 5,089	I SERIOUSLY wouldn't worry about it. They're finding 2 extra reasons for us to worry about our health every day. I mean apparently all fried food is carcinogenic too - I still eat a damn lot of it My mum also mentioned today that people who spend too much time in front of monitors, especially CRTs are statisticly less fertile. Am I gonna worry about this? No. You could easily spend your life worrying about everything they say is a health risk and your whole life will go by and you'll realise all you've done is worry instead of enjoying life. Anyway, yeah I just drink straight from the tap too, anywhere in Europe at least. [ 09-21-2003, 07:29 PM: Message edited by: Vaskez ] __________________ Too set in his ways to ever relate If he could set that aside, there'd be heaven to pay But weathered and aged, time swept him to grave Love conquers all? Damn, I'd say that area's gray

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09-21-2003, 06:20 PM	#2
Gangrell Iron Throne Cult Join Date: January 2, 2003 Location: Big Castle in the Sky Age: 36 Posts: 4,835	Doesn't sound like it is, otherwise you would consume these substances the first time I would think, not three times later [img]tongue.gif[/img]

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09-21-2003, 07:21 PM	#9
Gangrell Iron Throne Cult Join Date: January 2, 2003 Location: Big Castle in the Sky Age: 36 Posts: 4,835	I'm pretty sure it's a myth Aelia, otherwise they wouldn't have sold them to begin with [img]tongue.gif[/img]

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