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People can reuse plastic bottles in creative and sustainable ways, though some forms of reuse may not be healthy or safe!

A new study published in the latest issue of the Proceedings of The National Academy of Science suggests that exposure to a chemical found in plastic bottles during pregnancy can affect the long-term health status of offspring.

You could always take water bottles to the recycling center, but where would the fun be in that? Why not choose a creative way to recycle your water bottles instead?

Is it possible that plastic could be to blame for the growing problems of diabetes and obesity?

Scientists recently released a report that shows that the chemical BPA is harmful to animals

Plastic bottles contain chemicals that can leach out and into the water.

Here is a rundown on some of the top brand baby bottle companies so that you can find out which offer bottles that are BPA free and which you should stay away from.

Metabolix is a company that has been working on a biodegradable project for several years. They have kept their findings and tests secret until earlier this past year. Metabolix announced that it has created the first biodegradable plastic.

It's in a zillion products, from food can liners to plastic baby bottles. You probably never heard of BPA, but it might well be lurking in the bottle you feed your baby.

Across America, thousands of parents have infant children. Depending on infant baby bottles to feed them, never thinking for a moment that they could be dangerous, or even deadly.

instructions for building a counter top composter using a plastic pop bottle and deli containers

A compound contained in many plastic baby bottles and cups, bisphenol A (BPA), has been linked to a host of health problems in animal studies. Parents may want to switch to glass feeding containers while further tests are done to determine the hazards to humans.

If you are planning to bottle feed exclusively, you are going to need more than just the bottles!

Bottles, bottles, everywhere! We all have them but here are some creative craft ideas for what to do with them.

Officials in New York City, Minneapolis, San Francisco and Salt Lake City have started campaigns to get people to stop drinking bottled water. They want to get people off the bottle craze and drinking tap water instead.

For when you really need coffee.

Plastic is used in photo albums, some papers, embellishments and other items commonly used in our scrapbook layouts. But how do you know what is safe for your scrapbook album or photo storage?

It's a pain to have to pack full bottles of personal care products when traveling. Putting them in smaller bottles often isn't a feasible solution either because they break or leak. Pitotubes has come to the rescue!

I've found several great ways to use empty wine bottles, and if you drink wine or know someone who does, maybe you'll find these creative ways to use empty wine bottles helpful.

Everyone knows that you can take your aluminum cans and plastic bottles to the recycling center for cash, but did you know that there are other ways to make money by recycling? Learn about six of them in this article.

Discovery Bottles are plastic water or pop bottles filled with different and colorful materials. The purpose of these bottles is to teach young children observation skills and scientific concepts.

Recycle those plastic water bottles. You might just end up wearing it!

Instead of buying those expensive poop bags at the local pet store, use the plastic bags to clean up after Rover at the park.

Before I lived in Las Vegas, I'd pretty much always had lived someplace where you got your little green plastic bin to put newspapers and plastic bottles and soup cans to put out with the weekly trash pick-up.

How to make a sturdy dog leash from non recyclable plastic bags

We have all seen the recycling emblem on the bottom of a plastic bottle, but what do the numbers inside the arrows mean? You may be surprised to find out what potential poison is containing your food or even your child's food.

Almost 2 million tons of plastic bottles were sent to landfills in 2005. It will take 53.5 million barrels of crude oil equivalent and 4.8 million tons of greenhouse gas emissions to replace wasted containers.

Your new baby is crying and you think it may be gas. Maybe switching bottles will help reduce gas. I have tried them all. Let's see how Playtex VentAire Bubble Free bottles compare with Evenflo Clear Angled Nurser.

Nalgene water bottles do it all in the outdoors -- carry your water, cook your oatmeal, wash your socks, hammer your tent stakes. Should you save a couple of bucks on the competitive Eddie Bauer bottle?

These are the best bottles on the market! Easy to clean and durable they help keep your bird healthy by preventing them from drinking foul or dirty water from a bowl.

San Francisco, California - San Francisco's Board of Supervisors elected to ban plastic bags from being used in large supermarkets, in hopes of promoting recycling... Read on

Imagine a world without plastic shopping bags. This was past till 1970-'s and can this be the future. When we all saw the introduction of plastic bags for the sake of convenience merely 34 years ago did we know that this would be ruthless to our dear nature?

Scientists have found a way to make a plastic which will dissolve in the ocean . . . in days instead of years.

Become your very own anti-plastic crusader and get the stuff away from your food. Plastic should touch your food as little as possible during preparation, storage, heating and eating.

A large amount of non-biodegradable plastic is showing up around the globe and disrupting bird and other species habitat. These crafts will utilize 2-liter plastic bottles and afterwards you can participate in your town's recycling efforts.

Read this informative article and learn how to recycle glass bottles into decorative flower vases!

Find out more how to reuse and recycle paper, plastic and glass.

Think plastic straws are just for drinking with? Read this creative article and learn about 5 unique uses for these simple inventions!

Glaciers are rivers of ice that formed long ago into a large mass of ice that can melt into glacial water. Glacier water can be bottled and sold in plastic bottles for drinking.

There are a lot of craft projects you can do with these empty bottles that are useful, functional, and even sometimes beautiful. Here are five different projects you can use an empty Coke bottle for:

Sand painting has long been a staple of fairgrounds and craft lessons. This popular craft is easy to do at home as well.

Who doesn't have cheap glass flower vases and other tacky-looking decor pieces? Don't toss 'em! Change 'em!

Potentially harmful toxins maybe located in everyday items found around your house. Article discusses the use of petrochemical materials in matresses, bisphenol-A in baby bottles and phthalates in "non-toxic" toys and beauty supplies.

Researchers have now examined the plastic the holds the water. And the have found some chemicals, certain types of plastic contain, may seep into the water.

Avent bottles and Soothie bottles both claim to aid in the transition from breast to bottle. This review discusses how well they actually live up to those claims.

A new wave of plastic recycling plants vows to change many of the problems associated with recycling plastics.

The former building used by KB Toys Incorporated has been purchased by a Canadian company. Ice Springs River Water Co. of Feversham, Ontario, Canada, plans to use the 251,640-square-foot building to manufacture plastic water bottles.

This simple vintage inspired candleholder makes a great gift or affordable vintage tabletop décor anyone can make. Using simple left over materials you can make a substantial looking candleholder that will fool everyone!