PET Plastic Basics

PET plastic also known as polyethylene terephthalate plastic is marked by the ’01′ recycling symbol typically seen on the bottom of the products made of PET. This plastic is very popular for packaging of food and non-food products because it is strong, transparent and stands up well to heat.

Pet Plastic And Pet Plastic Water Bottles

PET plastic is also popular with consumers because it is shatter-resistant, lightweight, re-sealable and recyclable. You will also notice that PET plastic is widely used throughout the beverage industry especially for single serve soda, juice and water bottles.

PET Plastic Water Bottle Benefits

The first PET bottle was patented in 1973 and since that time PET plastic has become the popular choice for single serve bottles throughout the beverage industry and food industry. This is especially true in the bottled water industry where single serve 16.9 oz and 24 oz bottles are practically all made with PET plastic.

PET plastic works exceptionally well as a water container because it is durable, transparent and can be easily and safely stored. This means the water inside is not compromised and the bottles will not be destroyed during transport.

One rumor that has persisted about PET plastic bottles is that it is not safe to refill the bottles because the plastic will leach. However, this is untrue and total misinformation that has been spread throughout the internet.

PET plastic is an inert plastic that does not leach harmful materials into the contents. PET bottles also do not contain dioxins, plasticizers or orthophthalates as can sometimes be falsely claimed. PET plastic bottles are also 100% BPA free. Bisphenol-A is not used in the production of PET material nor is it used as a chemical building block for any of the materials used in the manufacture of PET plastic.

One small note of caution regarding PET single serve plastic bottles is that opened bottles can harbor bacteria. However, this is really no different than other containers like mugs, drinking glasses, stainless steel canteens or other beverage containers. PET plastic drink containers can be re-used as long as they are properly cleaned and sterilized.

New Developments with PET Plastic Water Bottles

PET plastic is now making big news in the bottled water industry.

A controversy surrounds the use of polycarbonate plastic bottles for 3 and 5 gallon bottles because these bottles contain BPA (Bisphenol-A). Although further research needs to be conducted there are signs that BPA can be harmful for animals and possibly even humans.

For years polycarbonate bottles (marked by recycling symbol #7) have been the only practical option for bulk water delivery. However, with new developments PET 5 gallon water bottles are now available on the market. Consumers that receive 5 gallon bottles delivered to their homes and offices now have a 100% BPA free option in the form of PET 5 gallon bottles.

PET 5 gallon bottles are just as durable and easy to use as polycarbonate bottles yet contain no BPA. At this point there are only a select group of water delivery companies that are carrying PET 5 gallon bottles. However, if you search diligently enough you can find the right bottled water provider and then enjoy 100% BPA free water bottles.

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Bottled water is treated and safe drinking water that is packaged for consumption by individuals and made available at retail outlets. Bottled water could be sourced from glaciers, taps and springs.

The bottled water used can also be sourced from public water sources and the purity and safety depends largely on the regulation of quality adotped within a country. The regulation is conducted and recorded ensure that the bottled water quality is safe.

The label on the bottled water container or bottle accurately reflects bottle contents, or at least it is expected to. In many developing and under developed nations, these standards are variable and less stringent. This makes the safety of the bottled water for consumption questionable.

The bottled water companies are now dealing with criticism on consumer concerns about the environment. The process of packaging and shipping the water is known to consume energy and contribute to global warming. This is being questioned.

it is argued that the empty plastic bottles simply add to litter and solid waste. This is a growing concern and the fact that plastic is not entirely degradable is a concern.

However nowadays plastics are being recycled into various products and some of them quite fashionable.

It is also argued that the bottled water is no safer than the water that we source from the municipal water systems. The flaunted ‘added minerals’ is just a sales gimmick and the world over, authorities are urging supporters to consume less bottled water since home water filtration is a good enough viable option.

In developed countries, the demand for bottled water is based on the perception that bottled water is safer than local municipal water and people develop taste preferences. The whole packaging and advertising of the bottled water companies further foster these perceptions.

Local municipal water can still sometimes be suspect and contain contaminants.

Even though many municipalities, particularly in the developed world, provide quality and regulated water, there are occasional problems with contaminants present. The cities that claim to provide the citizens “safe” tap water also have on record contaminants like bacteria to heavy metals. This is another factor that continues to drive up bottled water sales annually.

In the case of the developing countries, the demand for bottled water is driven by factors like the lack of potable groundwater in many areas, the lack of reliable municipal water in urban areas and the risk of being exposed to chemical and organic pollution of ground water.

There is no doubt about the convenience of bottled water relative to boiling or otherwise treating accessible water.

However, bottled water may provide an alternative to unsafe drinking water only for those who can afford it.

The sales of bottled water has surpassed the sales of all other beverages, except carbonated soft drinks and the mint is rolling the dough for the bottled water companies even though the popularity of bottled water has been criticised by environmentalist, economists and care takers and givers.

It used to be that 80% of the used bottled water containers ended up in landfills. But more and more is being recycled as time goes on.

The damage is furthered with the fact that unlike tap water, bottled water uses up oil and other fossil fuels to be produced and shipped. It is further argued that this is basically a show of wasted money and there is no evidence of additonal rigourous filtering and cleansing processes being implemented.

The process of making the plastic bottles for the bottled water uses a large amount of oil per year and the manufacture of every ton of PET produces an alarming 3 tons of carbon dioxide! The bottled water is transported long distances by ship, truck or rail and hence consumes a fair amount of energy is utilized to move a single plastic bottle from where it is made, to the filling facility and then to the store. The average energy cost to make the plastic, fill and transport the bottle to the market is compared to ‘filling up a quarter of every bottle with oil’!

One idea might be to re-use bpa free plastic water containersby refilling with safe tap water where possible

The quantity of water used to manufacture and fill the bottled water bottles is a fraction of the amount of global water withdrawals, but the growing concern is within communities with large bottled water plants who are tapping into local aquifer resources. Large commercial bottlers are trying to meet the growing demand for bottled water by increasing the pumping of water from relatively smaller water bodies like springs on private properties. This could result in the drying up of these resources! As with most things moderation is advised

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