Bottled Water Science
Why are water bottles harmful? Bottled water wastes fossil fuels to transport and produce. Bottled water production in the United
States used the energy of 32 and 54 million barrels of oil to make and transport plastic water bottles in
2007. 80% of bottled water isn't recycled. Bottling and shipping water is the least energy efficient way to transport water that is used
Chemical and physical properties of plastic water bottles
Chemical properties: combustible, soluble
Physical properties: High density, clear, flexible, water resistant, transparent
The greener product
• A metal water bottle would be a greener product because it is environmentally friendly does not have harmful ingredients in the bottle such as BPA (Bisphenol A) it is also reusable and is very environmentally friendly.
Physical and Chemical properties of a metal water bottle
Physical properties: Opaque, solid, water resistance Chemical properties: Malleable, ductile
Hazardous ingredients
BPA (Bisphensol A) - Is a chemical that can cause an increased risk of heart disease and diabetes.
BPA
Is it biodegradable?
Yes, plastic water bottles are biodegradable but it takes about 1000 years for it to completely degrade Are they environmentally friendly?
No plastic water bottles are not. 80% of bottled water is not recycled. Majority of all water bottles end up as litter or end up in our water ways Are plastic water bottles reusable or recyclable? Yes they are reusable but it is not recommended because it increases the chances of impurity's
All water bottles are 100% recyclable!
Metal bottles
A metal bottle would be a good alternative because it is reusable doesn’t waste fossil fuels as much as plastic bottles it is also very environmentally friendly and is cheaper then buying a pack of 24 water bottles
Why should you use metal bottles?
You should use metal bottles because they are cheaper, better for the environment and save fossil fuels. Over time it will cost you less money
too
States used the energy of 32 and 54 million barrels of oil to make and transport plastic water bottles in
2007. 80% of bottled water isn't recycled. Bottling and shipping water is the least energy efficient way to transport water that is used
Chemical and physical properties of plastic water bottles
Chemical properties: combustible, soluble
Physical properties: High density, clear, flexible, water resistant, transparent
The greener product
• A metal water bottle would be a greener product because it is environmentally friendly does not have harmful ingredients in the bottle such as BPA (Bisphenol A) it is also reusable and is very environmentally friendly.
Physical and Chemical properties of a metal water bottle
Physical properties: Opaque, solid, water resistance Chemical properties: Malleable, ductile
Hazardous ingredients
BPA (Bisphensol A) - Is a chemical that can cause an increased risk of heart disease and diabetes.
BPA
Is it biodegradable?
Yes, plastic water bottles are biodegradable but it takes about 1000 years for it to completely degrade Are they environmentally friendly?
No plastic water bottles are not. 80% of bottled water is not recycled. Majority of all water bottles end up as litter or end up in our water ways Are plastic water bottles reusable or recyclable? Yes they are reusable but it is not recommended because it increases the chances of impurity's
All water bottles are 100% recyclable!
Metal bottles
A metal bottle would be a good alternative because it is reusable doesn’t waste fossil fuels as much as plastic bottles it is also very environmentally friendly and is cheaper then buying a pack of 24 water bottles
Why should you use metal bottles?
You should use metal bottles because they are cheaper, better for the environment and save fossil fuels. Over time it will cost you less money
too