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Many people choose to drink bottled water because they believe it's cleaner and healthier than drinking from the tap. As such, the use of plastic bottles has only increased over time with many negative effects on the planet. Below are some of the many reasons to switch to using home water filtration and reusable bottles instead.

Why You Should Avoid Using Plastic Bottles

1. They Don't Decompose

Plastic can take over 450 years to break down. Bottles that are tossed in landfills, left on the ground, or dumped in the ocean will stay there for generations. This results in billions of tons of waste. 

2. They Harm Wildlife

Some animals, especially marine wildlife, mistake bottles and bottle caps for food. They swallow them quickly without realizing their mistake. Many marine animals have sustained injuries from eating plastic objects. 

3. Their Manufacturing & Transport Have an Impact

WaterPlastic is a petroleum product which increases the demand for oil. This can cause major harm through increased oil drilling. The energy used to process and transport these products also adds to humanity's carbon footprint.

4. They Use Up Water

Water may seem like a plentiful resource; however, the amount drawn up, packaged, and shipped away by bottling plants is more than the environment can handle in some areas. For example, until recent legislation took effect, aquifers in California were being drained at an unsustainable rate; many experts predicted this would have long-term consequences for the region's agriculture.

5. They Introduce Toxins

If you're ever worried about microwaving your food in plastic dishes, you should also wonder what all those plastic bottles are doing to the environment. These same toxins leach out into the ground and water. They harm wildlife and also contaminate water sources that humans rely on.

 

To do your part to protect the environment, call Holmes Water Treatment to install a water filter in your home. Based in Wentzville, MO, they serve St. Charles and Warren counties, including St. Peters, St. Charles, and Warrenton. For over 40 years, their skilled water treatment specialists have provided a full range of treatment options for both residential and commercial customers. To discuss your needs, call (636) 327-6404 or get in touch online.

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