Dangerous Myths
Freezing a water bottle leaves harmful chemicals in water
Freezing Water Bottles is Bad
Many people believe that freezing water bottles transfers the chemicals into the water. Some people even say that it causes cancer. This myth is false. There are no chemicals that get into the water when frozen. In fact, it might make the water cleaner because the less heat, the less bacteria can survive. People who believe this myth can throw away a lot of water when it is completely necessary
Recycling
In recent years the numbers of recycling plants have more than doubled.
Clean water
Many people in advanced countries take water for granted and constantly waste it. Some people do not have the access to water that we do.
Plastic Wasted
Millions of plastic bottles are wasted every year by Americans. People who believe in this myth contribute to the waste.