High levels of nanoplastics found in bottled water + top home water filter options

A new study brought to light hundreds of thousands of tiny plastic nanoparticles found in water bottles. This is particularly alarming because it’s more plastic particles than we previously thought. “We estimate that the exposure to the micro-nano plastics from regular bottled water was at the level of 10⁵ particles per liter, which is two to three orders of magnitude more than the previously reported results merely focusing on large microplastics” (Study)

This is alarming because we are ingesting plastic particles that are known to contain hormone disrupting chemicals (Study).

Overall takeaways from this study:

Avoid Plastic Water Bottles as Much as Possible (I try to use it only when I’m traveling)
If you do need to use plastic water bottles, try not to expose to heat, sunlight or severe temperature changes. This can cause more plastic to leach. Store in a cool dark area.

What to use instead of plastic water bottles:

Stainless Steel Water Bottle for adults like this Hydro Flask
Stainless Steel Water Bottle for kids (spill proof) like this one by Thermos
Buy glass water bottles in stores when you can
Invest in a water filter at home

Here are my top water filter recommendations:

Berkey Stainless Steel Water Filter (Plus fluoride filters add-on)
- Here’s my favorite wood water stand to go with it
Under the sink water filter by AquaTru
Mountain Valley Spring Glass Delivery (A pricier option but some people love this)

If you need a more affordable countertop one, here’s what I recommend:

Remember, it’s not about being perfect! It’s about making small changes that add up to big results for your health.

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