BPA's are not just in plastic bottles, anything in an aluminum can has a plastic liner that leaches BPA's and other toxic chemicals. That includes beer cans, soft drink cans, canned veggies or any canned foods. Also just because it is labeled BPA free does not mean it is safe. All plastics leach toxic chemicals. Get rid of all plastic plates, cups, bowls etc. Replace them with glass, ceramic or stainless steel.

It is really hard now knowing exactly what is good for us or what is bad. This was a good article that made me think about what I drink from now on. We want to be safe and help the environment, so it is sometimes a difficult choice.

Ok so what is the best home water filter system that we can get that is cost effective and also able to easily be moved to my next house without crazy installation issues? I currently use a pitcher, but I would like something that I can use for cooking and other home tasks as well.

Thanks to this story, when you had it up the first time, lots more people have realized that filtration quality and container materials matter more than ever! It is so important to do your research, and its great to get som help from a site like yours! I have the Shaklee waterfiltration pitcher, it works better, and is greener than any of the other commercialy available ones. It even filters our lead! http://sunnyside.myshaklee.com/us/en/products.php?sku=89099

Also- LOVE these glass bottles: http://www.shopruche.com/hummingbird-feeder-glass-water-bottle-by-faucet-face-p-8406.html

Thanks again for making so many important issues heard!

One of my favorites, with a reference to refereed literature no less!

Thanks for the advice! I also checked out the site Kendle recommended, www.greenvirginproducts.com, and I'm excited to try out the all-natural laundry detergent substitute that is supposed to be cheaper and equally good if not better.

Oh, and in reference to Beata's comment on the alkaline water, I try to stay to stay alkaline as well and I find that just adding pure lemon juice to my regular filtered water does the trick.

Thanks Kendle for the heads up. I have heard some things about Sigg too, from the pro side and con side. I don't use it often as I have pretty easy access to water wherever I am in the city. But I have it just in case.

I don't like stainless steel bottles as I can taste the metal. I have the same problems with spoons and forks! That's why I use chopsticks. Weird I know.

Probably will switch to glass if I find a really good one. I don't like to buy new things unless I really need it and think it will last a long time though.

Corporations use government standards as an excuse to promote products that their own scientists recognize as dangerous. The struggle against addictions to tobacco is being waged, but alcohol, and excess oils, fats, salt, additives, and sugars in our processed foods pose great risks to human health. The lack of standards based on science extend to our water supply as well.

For example, there is no scientific basis for the "safe" fluoride level of 2 parts per million that is the typical standard used in many municipal water supplies used in many bottled waters. This water often contains 2 PPM floride, but no one can say for sure that this is a safe level. Chlorine used in water treatment poses another risk. Plastics used in containers are also known to cause serious health issues in laboratory animals. An immediate ban is being blocked by government leadership that is more concerned about political repercussions than protection of the citizens.

My choice is to always use glass containers for food and liquid storage. I use Perrier water bottles for water and canning jars for food. I fill bottles each week with water from a deep mountain well and use this for cooking and drinking.

I use Camelbak Groove water bottle with filter. The filter is made from sustainable plant-based carbon.

Hi Alicia,

I am very interesting what kind water filtration you are using at your home?

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Beata,

Can you also report on the abuses that Fiji water creates on the inhabitants of the island of Fiji? Fijians do not have access to their own water; it's almost all exported!