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3 reasons not to drink water from a plastic bottle

Get rid of that plastic bottle.

1. It is more expensive
You may not really feel those few bottles of water a week in your wallet, but the fact is that tap water is over 150 times cheaper than bottled water.

2. It's worse for the environment
Plastic contains harmful substances and is difficult to degrade, which causes an attack on the environment and nature. Tap water is said to be 30 times less harmful to the environment than the most environmentally friendly packaged water. Drinking enough water is part of a conscious lifestyle. Using less plastic is just as much in line with a conscious lifestyle.

3. It is less healthy
Some people prefer not to drink water from a plastic bottle, because plastic is made of a chemical. In addition, many people reuse a plastic bottle several times:better for the environment, but bacteria can develop in your bottle.

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Source of research:Consumers' Association | Image:Shutterstock