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Kevin Bowman's avatar

Given this information, I think a more nuanced understanding of how plastics are made and how manufacturers mold their properties is warranted. Plastics are ubiquitous because they are so malleable. I suspect that a very hard plastic would have a lower “leach rate” than a thin water bottle. I also suspect that heat could also strongly impact that rate. My guess is that a cheap water bottle in a car on a summer day is the worst. Getting more data on that kind of testing would help us make more informed decisions on which plastics to avoid.

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Aris G.'s avatar

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