Risks from Nalgene Bottles
Health Concerns Resurface Over Chemical Used
in Hard-Plastic Polycarbonate Water Bottles
While it is not news that some plastics are unsafe for storing drinking water, there are now reports coming out that question even the "safe" plastics.
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Sunday December 23, 2:57 pm ET
By Ben Dobbin, AP Business Writer
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) -- Catching his breath at a fitness club, Matt McHugh took a gulp of water from his trusty, hard-plastic Nalgene bottle and pondered the idea of switching to an alternative made of glass, stainless steel or another kind of plastic.
Worries about a hormone-mimicking chemical used in the trendy sports accessory led a major Canadian retailer to remove Nalgene and other polycarbonate plastic containers from store shelves in early December.
"It's definitely a concern but I'd like to learn more before I make any decisions about my water bottles," McHugh, 26, a business manager for a reggae band, said with an easy laugh. "For now, I'll probably keep using my Nalgene until it breaks. It's indestructible, I've heard!"
