After draining a water bottle, it might be tempting to fill it back up from the tap without a second thought. But can you really reuse plastic water bottles? Plastic bottles don't seem to be going ...

A video posted last week by Quantum Tech racked up nearly 100,000 views in less than 24 hours on YouTube. What drew so much attention? The “Brilliant Ideas with Plastic Bottles” video, with a tagline ...

Many Germantown residents may find themselves with an excess of plastic water bottles after the city's water was deemed unsafe for more than a week. While the city of Germantown does recycle most ...

After draining a water bottle, it might be tempting to fill it back up from the tap without a second thought. But can you really reuse plastic water bottles? Plastic bottles don't seem to be going ...

You might get eco-guilt when you toss a plastic bottle into the recycling bin. Will the material from the container really be used to make something new? The answer to that question is unclear.

Reduce, reuse, and recycle has been a national mantra for decades. In an effort to shrink our collective carbon footprint, consumers often reuse plastic water bottles. But is this a safe practice? The ...

Dear Dr. Blonz: I have heard that harmful changes can occur in water bottle plastic during heating in a microwave. While I don't microwave these bottles, I have been opting to reuse them after washing ...

NORTHAMPTON, Mass. (WWLP) – Water bottles are one of the best ways to stay cool and hydrated while on the go. On hot days, you may buy a water bottle and refill it multiple times but, many of these ...

It might be tempting to reuse plastic bottles, but this practice hides a world of health dangers. Microfractures can shelter unwanted bacteria, exposure to heat can release harmful chemicals, and worn ...