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Are Old Nalgene Water Bottles Safe?

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Are Old Nalgene Water Bottles Safe? What the FDA found in these old Nalgenes is enough to make you run for the hills. Bisphenol A (BPA), a highly toxic chemical and plastic additive, “makes plastic more rigid and unbreakable,” according to Schapiro. But this should not be considered a dream product for the outdoors enthusiast.

Do Nalgene Food Containers Use Different Plastic Than Water Bottles?

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Do Nalgene Food Containers Use Different Plastic Than Water Bottles? In May 2008, Recreational Equipment, Inc. removed Nalgene-branded polycarbonate water bottles and replaced them with BPA-free Nalgene bottles. On April 18, 2008, Health Canada announced that bisphenol A is “‘toxic’ to human health”. Does Nalgene use recycled plastic? Each bottle is made from 50% recycled