View Full Version : Mountain Equipment Co-op pulls polycarbonate water bottles from shelves.
Been alot of FUD over plastic nalgene water bottles, but this is the first time seemingly a store has pulled them.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20071207.wcoop07/BNStory/National/home
PaleoHunterGatherer
08-12-2007, 03:42
Jared, thanks for the heads up. Crap, I've been using Nalgene bottles from MEC for decades. So the concern is simulated estrogens in the plastic...that would explain the man-boobs I've been growing lately...and I just thought it was old age creeping up on me..sheesh! ;)
Cheers
Alex
irishlostboy
08-12-2007, 10:47
man, just about everything is bad for you these days. my non-stick trangia is givin me cancer, and my water bottle is givin me boobs. (admitedly they are sexy boobs. lol) so sad :(
Interesting. The article doesn't really let me distinguish whether the company has
acted on sound evidence or the public mood though.
"“We've been following this issue quite closely and it's one we've seen an increasing
concern [about] among some members,” Mr. Southam said of the health controversy."
While there might be plenty of evidence that bisphenol A isn't a chemical you'd want
to drink in quantity is there good evidence that it leaches from the bottles and
contaminates liquids in any appreciable quantity? There may well be - I've not looked
into it for a while.
(Actually I've not checked to see if bis. A isn't something you'd want to drink either - I'm
speaking figuratively :D)
...that would explain the man-boobs I've been growing lately...
Alex
:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:
It`s the news us men have been waiting for
I think I probably snorted water (undoubtedly from a polycarbonate container) through my
nose the first time I read the word 'moob' in a newspaper (I think it was Caitlin Moran).
Everything in life is a calculated risk and frankly I'd rather people left ME to do the calculating. Thanks for the information though.
OzaawaaMigiziNini
08-12-2007, 15:08
*puts on an extra shirt... then his Bush Anorak, then folds arms over chest*
Never heard of such a ridiculous claim in my life!
Where're those testosterone pills...
John Fenna
08-12-2007, 15:56
That explains a lot then!
Too late for me to worry though - but I thpught it was just fat.....
:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:
It`s the news us men have been waiting for
And the missus said it was all the beer i drank :rolleyes: Off up the shop get more beer !:D
Glass bottles, yeah? Best to be on the safe side :)
True or not, actions like these stick in the memory of lots of folks and I'm sure sales will be hit. Its like the aluminum / dementia link, now disproved but it still lingers on with some
Bogman10
08-12-2007, 23:37
True or not, actions like these stick in the memory of lots of folks and I'm sure sales will be hit. Its like the aluminum / dementia link, now disproved but it still lingers on with some
Some like swmbo! I had too get rid of all my light weight aluminum camp pots and pans, went with 3 different sizes of Zebras , a Trek solo kit ,Titanium mug and Challanger mug/ Water bottle (take only what I need for each trip )SS cooks abit more even, but wa heavier.
that titanium mug fit perfect over My Nalgene!!!!:banghead:
Now she'll never use the Nalgenes either!!!
John Fenna
10-12-2007, 14:20
I don't remember any link between alluminium and Altzhiemers!
I am still using alu pots....
Apparently the aluminum/alzheimers/breast cancer scam originated with anti-perspirant because it contains aluminum chloride. So, apparently deodorant is (supposedly) safer.
But as for the Nalgene thing, well...*takes a drag from a cigarette* I'm really not too concerned about the whole health aspects of it. Nearly everything on the consumer market is bad for you these days. The solution? Everything in moderation, including moderation.
Adam
PS: I'd also like to add that the Nalgene estrogen bit only includes their Lexan bottles, and not the standard HDPE variety, the very same material that army canteens are made of.
I don't remember any link between alluminium and Altzhiemers!
I am still using alu pots....
Proof indeed that it must be true!
:lmao:
:nana:
Nalgene now stopping using BPA in their bottles.
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/18/business/18plastic.html?_r=1&ref=business&oref=slogin
And more on BPA
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080418.wlcancer18/BNStory/specialScienceandHealth/home
Seems Canada has classified it as a dangerous substance, and intends of curbing its use.
Left work early to go and purchase said bottles for the wife......:D
also
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/front/5713860.html