waterbottles......reused...

...just bored, and thought of something to ask....

...you know those bottled water, and how some people (me), reuse those bottles instead of buying more bottled water.....
...but recently, i find that these bottles really stink after a while, especially around the mouthpiece.....no matter how thoroughly i wash it, it still stinks....

...the bottles that i'm currently using are the ones from Canadian Essence, and Aquafina, and that one from Nestle....

...but from what i remember a couple of years back, i use to have one from Pierre, and I used that for over a year and had no problems with it....but then, my mom threw it out thinking that it was just junk in the house....
...but because i really don't like the taste of pierre water, i'm not really that keen on buying it just to reuse the bottle.....

...so, i was just wondering if any of you had similar experiences and would like to share which bottles are the best.....

I just use a Nalgene bottle and refill with brita water.

i wash my mouth and that solves the smell.

There was a study saying you should not reuse those cheap plastic bottles. If you want a bottle to reuse, get one specifically made for that.

Originally Posted by bokchoy

I just use a Nalgene bottle and refill with brita water.

Same here, they're under $10 before tax and very sturdy. If you're refilling anyway, may as well get a good bottle. Seen them at Sportchek and Mountain Equip Co-op.

http://www.nalgene-outdoor.com/

..I find the Nalgene bottles a bit too bulky.....

Originally Posted by angela44

..I find the Nalgene bottles a bit too bulky.....

They have a smaller size (350 ml/12 oz.), same size as a pop can.

Originally Posted by Hurk

There was a study saying you should not reuse those cheap plastic bottles. If you want a bottle to reuse, get one specifically made for that.

Yes, I read a study with similar findings a few years back as well. If memory serves me correctly, it was okay to reuse a bottle once or twice, but beyond that - it should be tossed.

They aren't intended for long-term reuse.

i find u gotta let the bottle dry out before u use it again... or else the nasties start growing in the leftover water and itll start to smell funky

buy some perrier water at Dominion, dump the water on some plants, use the bottle.

Originally Posted by peterbrowne

buy some perrier water at Dominion, dump the water on some plants, use the bottle.

Glass bottles break.

Originally Posted by peterbrowne

buy some perrier water at Dominion, dump the water on some plants, use the bottle.

I have a Nalgene but I don't use it, I probably shoudl.

Originally Posted by Hurk

There was a study saying you should not reuse those cheap plastic bottles. If you want a bottle to reuse, get one specifically made for that.

There will always be studies funded by water companies, to ensure you buy more of THEIR water.

Originally Posted by peroxide8888

Same here, they're under $10 before tax and very sturdy. If you're refilling anyway, may as well get a good bottle. Seen them at Sportchek and Mountain Equip Co-op.

http://www.nalgene-outdoor.com/

If the studies are correct for cheap plastic bottles, the results are probably no different for other types of plastic.

Originally Posted by peterbrowne

buy some perrier water at Dominion, dump the water on some plants, use the bottle.

carbonated and lemon flavored water on plants?
is that ok???

btw, don't spill the perrier it's my favorties.