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Are there hormone-altering chemicals in your plastic bottle?

You have probably heard us explain about how BPA-free non-plastic bottles are the best way to stay hydrated. You have heard us scream about the superiority of stainless steel materials over plastics (even BPA-free ones). Well, now you know what all the fuss is about. A study has just been published in the Environmental Health Journal, claiming that BPA-free plastic water bottles could still leach contaminants into your liquids. As reported by Mother Jones, the study uses UV exposure tests to find estrogen-mimicking chemicals in products such as Camelbak water bottles, blue Nalgene and AVENT baby bottles. In some products,...