Are BPA-Free Plastic Water Bottles Really Safer For Your Health? | Talking Point | Full Episode

[@Cheeseandchili]

After reading the book "it starts with the egg" and the wish to reduce plastic especially in food-related usage, this video confirms, that making the switch to glass, stainless steel, bamboo, wood etc. is the better choice. While it is almost impossible to completely ban plastic from one's life, it feels good to switch to items that will also last longer than plastic items. A very interesting episode!

[@phgoh]

I even keep away from receipts after I read the book to boost my fertility. The part of how BPA doesn't adhere to dose make the poison is astonishing 😮😮

[@rauoct]

Make sure stainless must be food grade

[@babarster]

Always look forward to new Talking Point episodes! I hope one day you can cover whether sugar-free drinks are actually "healthier" for us!

[@Psychopatz]

I mean its no surprising that these stuffs are not healthy considering the fact that the cancer rates esp in US is sky high than previous years given the fact that their country has one of the most artificial sugar users in the whole world

[@Psychopatz]

Also I think this episode is just a lowkey advertisement to the Tritan Product

[@babie.desk-]

Sugar-free drinks have been found to be more dangerous because of the type of sugar alternatives used on those. Less calories but more dangerous kind of sugar.

[@lowwastehighmelanin]

Oh! That would be really useful to know.

[@lowwastehighmelanin]

@@Psychopatzthat has nothing to do with diet foods and everything to do with our toxic environment.

[@tobychye6582]

Nobody buys a water bottle just to use it for a day... So what happens when you drink from plastic for years on end?

[@schadenfreude6274]

Please use your brain to think first before asking stupid questions. :)

[@KC_88631]

There’s a part where they mentioned drinking from 8 times from the same water bottle which is basically around 8 litre causes the increase in estrogen. Just do the maths and I’m sure you will be able to make your choice from there.

[@tobychye6582]

@@KC_88631 Yes, I agree. But it would have been better if they had done some work on extrapolating the data to fit a long term framework which would reflect some real world scenarios like usage in 1-10years? I think that would make more sense to viewers. I also think they should have done more testing for other types of plastics mentioned, like Tritan.. Does it leech any kind of harmful chemicals besides bpa and cousins, etc...

[@Humorousguy64]

Just extra knowledge for us ..nothing to prevent all these ...hahaha live happy better than worrying all these

[@willy8539]

Don't drink water

[@unsulliedthe832]

Every episode of Steve Chia's Talking Point is down to earth and informative, very relevant to us common folks in Singapore!

[@SamuelLevant]

Easy solution: for home use, choose a glass bottle with a metal lid. For outside use, choose a steel bottle (or titanium if weight matters).

[@bredemeijer9648]

Use carbonated water. It's lighter

[@acg1189]

I mean....the test showed Tritan didn't leach anything at all either. Tritan is Naglene plastic.

[@PassionPno]

I’ve always preferred stainless steel bottles. Glad to hear that it is a lot safer than plastic bottles in general.

[@Towelie-]

SS has a metallic taste to me, glad is both safe and tastes neutral

[@Android1X]

Problem is your consuming metal particles aswell from metal bottles. I'm sure you know by now consuming metal is bad for the body and causes neurological deficiencies. Consuming metals is definately a no especially when you're pregnant.

[@pavkRN]

I've read that stainless steel is not good as well. Best use glass.

[@Android1X]

@@pavkRN even glass has issues, you're consuming tiny glass pieces

[@Si-Al-Ti]

@@Android1X ​​⁠ you need to chill with the alarmism.. Not only does it create a lot of unnecessary fear, it also takes away from the gravity of the health risks regarding plastic use. Of course you can use a stainless steel water bottle! If you're very worried, choose glass when you need to store highly acidic foods, like citrus juice for example. I've also never heard of any serious data that would suggest ingesting small glass particles when using glass bottles. Glass is very inert (it doesn't react) which means that it wont leach components into your food or drink. If you're talking about actual glass shards you have a point of course, but a quick inspection of the bottle would clear any risk of cutting yourself. There are reports of lead being used to seal insulated stainless steel bottles, but the lead is NOT in contact with the liquid, only if the stainless steel layer is punctured or broken will you be at risk.

[@lowwastehighmelanin]

Glad to see thermal paper included. It's a major source of BPA. I worked retail 15+ years and my health is improving after not touching them all day. I think workers should be wearing gloves. I don't use plastic generally. My food containers are glass or metal with plastic lids sometimes or silicone. Beeswax coated cloth is another option as well. Banana leaves too since those are available in Singapore. Bamboo containers are also good if cared for well. Generally I just avoid plastic. My dad was an oil worker for many years before he went into technology. It negatively impacted my entire family's health. Plastic is an oil derivative so...

[@sluggie1018]

I highly doubt that. Bpa effects are permanent and it doesn't go away. Its not something that is on/off. It's negligible on, and no off. The effects are also very specific to estrogen levels and not overall health.

[@Yclo-j3y]

Wow.. good information. Can do a episode on silicon material. Such as silicon baking trays , silicon coffee cups, silicon spatula, etc. Look forward to it😊😊

[@ivanyewlieping4941]

This episode make me think of what if those people who drink coffee in take away plastic every day, will this effect human health? If yes will gov ban the coffee shop from doing this? Hope Stev can deep dive into this.

[@angeluscorpius]

I was wondering about that too! I sometimes think that this new age just makes us worry about too much. In the past, the older generation just live life. They didn't try to live forever. Now, we seem to be more kiasi.

[@kton3613]

BPA/BPS are more typically found on the hard polycarbonate plastics like reusable water bottles on the video, so single use plastic cups typically do not contain BPA, but still there are other chemicals that may leach into the drink at higher temperature. Just use less or avoid plastics as you can for food and drinking water container

[@ilinez23]

Absolutely, it's just not out there yet. At least the micropastic, and of course other chemicals. Even the so called environmentally friendly ones have PFAS.

[@jk35260]

I never like to consume food from disposable container. They taste different. I think that suggest some chemicals are leeched into the food especially given that the temperature of the food is often hot. Personally, I dislike hawkers that use disposable to serve their food.

[@NK_Khoo-Malaysian]

Plastic nanoparticles are actually more harmful than BPA. I changed my plastic containers either to stainless steel, ceramic, etc.

[@derrickcsh]

another great video updates to help us understand various problem that impacts our lives. Great job by the CNA insider team and Steven the host.

[@alvink9842]

Well, if you’ve served NS, you’d likely remember using the green plastic mug at breakfast, lunch, dinner, during night snack and in the field to drink cold and hot beverages.

[@noproblematallmate]

Nah. Anyone clever won't use that to put hot water

[@ambition112]

0:28: ⚠ The video discusses the meaning of BPA free and its presence in various household items. 4:07: 🍼 The video discusses the replacement of BPA in plastic bottles and containers with alternative chemicals, addressing concerns about its harmful effects on health. 8:55: ⚗ The video discusses the minute concentrations of chemicals in water bottles and their reaction to different temperatures. 14:20: ⚛ Chemicals in plastic bottles can mimic human estrogen, but the effect is minimal at low concentrations. 18:32: ⚗ The video discusses the effects of bisphenols like BPA, BPS, and BPF, and suggests that Triton plastic may be a safer alternative. Recapped using Tammy AI

[@richardchua3481]

thanks for this time stamp

[@LevertisJohnson]

Thanks for the time stamp, I like to skip around 😂😂😂😂

[@pharmamommynini]

I always learn a lot watching talking point..

[@ilinez23]

This is what I've always thought about BPA free products. Just because it's BPA free, doesn't mean that it's free from other chemicals. If they still can make similar products without BPA why didn't they do it in the first place, and why they can still produce the same material without one. Imagine what babies ingested, the fact that they drink warm milk every 2 hours from those plastic bottles and how tiny they are, plus they need all those hormons to grow. 🍼🍼🍼🍼🍼🍼🍼🍼🍼🍼🍼🍼 12 bottles a day. What a great exposure! There's always price for modern convenience, either it impacted your health or the environment, or both !

[@kennethmartin1300]

I know! I cringe when I think of all that exposure, just to have more when they grow up and find literally everything encased in plastic. All because the EPA is in bed with everybody and can't protect us.

[@ravenclaw9525]

Loved the video and informational content! Keep posting more like these!!

[@unsulliedthe832]

This reminds me of a Kopitiam Chain's stall offering hot desserts like red-bean soup. I have seen them transport hot red-bean soup in huge soft plastic bags, pour them into metal tubs and it's ready to serve when customers come.

[@usersss100]

I'm guessing the same goes for microwavable containers we use for takeaways.

[@prolikereal2]

Hot soup. I drank

[@CNAInsider]

We've previously done an episode on this, you can watch a shortened version here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWmVZYaFjZl0jac

[@janeloh6064]

Thank you for doing this Talking Point team 👍🏻 great insight 😮

[@tocalvary9457]

Very insightful! Look forward to Part 2 on the Singapore Food Agency's response!

[@CUMBICA1970]

I think we're so dependent on plastic we're just living in a massive denial. I mean I have this polypropylene container called "healthy range steamer" that I've been using for years to steam-cook vegetables in the oven and I noticed the label says "heat-resistant up to 140 degrees celsius." It can't be at that temperature nothing happens to its chemical composition.

[@IISocratesII]

Endocrine disruptors are everywhere, and i think it's important to think of total exposure, the fire retardants on your mattress, the treatment on your carpets that you're kicking up particles of and breathing daily, the crap in your shampoo bottles and body soaps etc the packing of your food, then there's microplastics, polyester clothing (particles found it tapwater basically everywhere now) your toothbrush, literally rubbing it into your gum line.

[@deathmetal_terrorist]

Bruh, since they are everywhere, what's even the point of trying to avoid them at all cost?

[@Mew-ip3iy]

​@@deathmetal_terrorist Because there is a point in demanding to have reasonable alternatives.

[@Poohbelly]

Great content as usual! Would you consider expanding to takeaway plastic boxes that that indicates safe for microwave/ bpa free / food grade? Will be interesting to also explore possible effects of other takeaway containers.

[@CNAInsider]

Thanks for your suggestion! We've previously done an episode on this, you can watch a shortened version here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWmVZYaFjZl0jac

[@rayang2059]

Have always suspected the disposable containers used by hawkers to pack the hot soup is a risk. Also, have seen some hawkers use PVC pails in the preparation of their hot soup stock. Talking Point should investigate on the widel use of plastic containers for our take away food.

[@ilinez23]

100% as a commencial kitchen they should us aluminium or stainless, not plastic, especially those plastic aren't food grade

[@ddoxobb]

We have a very strong eating out culture, the elephant in the room is therefore in the food services. Just go to any hawker centre and you'll see plastic ware being used as cooking ware. For example, plastic pails are used to transfer hot soup. I'm not surprised that such practices are even more common in those behind the scenes food factories.

[@NK_Khoo-Malaysian]

Nanoplastic particles cause kidney damage. It's estimated that several thousand nano particles are present in each hot coffee served in a plastic cup as per studies conducted in Taiwan.

[@racheeta-uyyz]

can you make video on stainless steel 201 vs 304 as food grade. effect of long term usage of stainless steel . they do have nickel and chromium in less amount , but what will be its effect on long term usage.

[@prolikereal2]

Don’t ever put hot water in these plastic bottles. Just a friendly reminder

[@bredemeijer9648]

I only drink fresh water from stainless steel bottles. I even try to avoid the evaporated water on the plastic caps.

[@BanFamilyVlogging]

So happy to hear that Nalgene doesn’t leech 😅 I drink a ton of water daily Thank you for looking into this 💜

[@jasxteo]

I love this series. Very very very useful. Keep it up.

[@alvinmah6148]

Some of the paper wrappers the hawkers & food courts are using contain a layer of plastic which sometimes melts when the food is too hot. Even styrofoam boxes melts especially when the food are freshly fried. Whoever is in charge of sg food safety is still sleeping.

[@addicted2me]

Love love this channel❤

[@Aaleeexy]

Do a cutting sugar diet episode please . Or an episode of do we need sunscreen in Singapore Or why Singapore food are short of vegetables and is it ok if we omit having them. Or just eating red meat.

[@thedaviddabrow]

He did one on sunscreen I just watched.

[@asherahalchemy5101]

Thanks for this info

[@Grimmjaw87]

How about sttoke that use ceramic coating ? Is it safer than tritan ?

[@Treelia]

Aiyo. Since check Tritan, why never check PPSU for bisphenols? Talking Point can go interview Hegen. Hengen changed their baby bottles from Tritan to PPSU. What was their rationale? Is PPSU safer?

[@phgoh]

Endocrine disruptors, if decreased, can help to increase Singapore birth rate and improve health too. This is the underlying health issues that many are not aware.

[@jefferytay3225]

Nicely done Steve!

[@timbocracy]

This was such an informative video

[@bidhubhusanmohanty8510]

Extremely nice and detailed review with research and true facts. Nice keep it up 👍🏻

[@jackt4274]

Great documentary! How about the mineral water sold everywhere?

[@sonalipandit4371]

Hello Can we use bpa free water bottles and other prdts Which plastic is safe to use

[@RaymondSoon]

that one drop won't make much difference, but it's so ubiquitous... that Starbuck paper cup with the plastic lining, or that hot ban mian or soup ramen pour and serve into those plastic bowls at the food courts. good luck.

[@allezvenga7617]

Thanks for your sharing

[@alen4945]

Film the same for PET bottles. Especially for common plasticizers used to make them DEHP, DINP and DOP

[@asura8495]

Tritan ftw. thanks for this video

[@janicelowxh]

I’m curious: How clean are watercoolers at hawker Centers and airport?

[@Christina-qc8gp]

So now I wonder how safe are zip lock bags, cling wraps and aluminium foils? 🤔 And if 8 bottles of water is significant, then would all the food packaging & utensils & storage & all other exposures like thru clothing in a day stack up as much too?

[@rayh3899]

I don't even care about the topic necessarily, I just really enjoy watching Talking Point episodes!

[@thedaviddabrow]

20:19 appreciate the subtitles. Sometimes I have trouble with thick accents. Thanks!

[@truthnotfeelings]

Great content

[@spwl6146]

Please do a video on PET(Polyethylene Terephthalate) plastic.

[@zackxu1923]

Always feel no one is paying much attention to this plastic bottle issue for a long long time. I truly believe this is the main culprit in low fertility all over the world. The fertility around countries is dropping at alarming speed and yet know one bothers much to about the things we used daily. I think just 1-2 more generations down the road, we will all have test tube babies and natural birth is something really rare if nothing is done right.

[@SamuelLevant]

It's absolutely a massive issue and certainly a key culprit. There's also tons of other toxic chemicals adding to the mix via e.g. drinking water (especially remnants of hormonal birth control, SSRIs and other medicines, microplastics etc), showers, many soaps and shampoos, almost all makeup etc. Also, studies showed that polyester and other plastic fibers commonly used in clothing absolutely reduces fertility in both males and females. The study had male and female dogs wear polyester underwear and the results were alarming.

[@jsurfin1]

The bigger issue is plastic containers used to tapao food in hawker centres especially those containing hot soup. Hot food kept in plastic containers leak even more BPA.

[@earnthis1]

8 billion humans on the planet. Going to 16 billion. The largest human population of all time, yet you worry about fertility?? So so so so so silly. Put that concern somewhere more important. Peace!!

[@SamuelLevant]

@@earnthis1 it is indeed a problem. Europeans and Japanese are diminishing in numbers already, so they don't need to change anything, but the real problem are Africa, India etc. Something should be done about them in specific, since they clearly have no interest in self-regulating their populations, so perhaps some kind of sterilizing spray from planes?

[@Y3llow_Submarin3]

Hot soup pouring into plastic bags somemore@@jsurfin1

[@TheDaspleto]

Styrofoams too… are unsafe. Please cover that, as well as Third-hand smoke. Banning such plastics should be Singapore’s concern now. Who’s with me?

[@bokbokeh]

fascinating talking points!

[@NK_Khoo-Malaysian]

Plastic nanoparticles are actually more harmful than BPA. I changed plastic containers either to stainless steel, ceramic, etc.

[@sleepy_dobe]

What if the bottles are filled with cold drinks like cold water or cold carbonated drinks like coke or isotonic drinks?

[@johnlomo2204]

So even stainless steel bottles have plastics top which means that you are still injesting bpa with every sip.

[@byssyba]

Coke's aluminum can too

[@anotherfakepresident8432]

The steel bottles often have a silicone seal at the top, reducing contact with the plastic threads.

[@prolikereal2]

How abt mineral water bottles. Do they leach too ?

[@noproblematallmate]

SFA is not doing enough to protect Singaporeans' health. They allow food stalls to use styrofoam boxes to do takeaways. They rather allow the usage of toxic materials for Singaporean consumption than face backlash from public and businesses who want to save very minute costs.

[@fion3943]

there's no easy cheap alternative now

[@noproblematallmate]

@@fion3943 plastic box is only 20-30cents each from supplier. If you eat takeaway every single day 3 times a day, thats only 90 x 30c = $27 a month. Mind you this is if you eat every single meal outside. Which is a very low cost to protect health. Styrofoam is not free either

[@24hourtravellers]

What about plastic milk bottles?

[@myfabulousdiary]

Hi, any recommendations for fully stainless steel bottles? Most brands such as hydroflask has a stainless steel body but plastic lids 🥺

[@tkyap2524]

Thank you for sending the findings to the Authorities. May we get clear guidance from them on the concern.

[@nikkikhooniqi]

Is it really safe to sanitise milk bottles in boiling water?

[@petemorbius3936]

good info

[@melissachin6175]

What about bottles made of silicone? And silicone food containers and baby bottles?

[@emailck]

Then what about the result for the non plastic ? Glass and metal that are also tested in the TV program. Are there safer ? Since it is of health concern, can CNA share the findings.

[@nicolewong3687]

There shouldn’t be any BPA leakage since glass and metal bottles don’t have plastic in them… they had a graphic of the results in the video as well. You can go pause and read

[@urbangiga888]

What about stainless steel bottles? Any chemicals leeching in the water?

[@cheny6489]

Why no test for Tupperware??

[@KeenHonWong]

I am wondering about plastic soda bottles or mineral water bottles. The drinks/water are probably longer in the bottle than our drinking water bottles. Does it leech BPA or other harmful chemicals?

[@linusang]

how about PET bottles? would be great if you can include some studies on that as well

[@1k1ngst0n]

amazing

[@firdausbj1]

Bottles made of Steel Glass and Tritan showed no leaking of BPA

[@VsemBobra-w3o]

Rule of thumb - buy BPA-free bottles and don't store water higher than 30C/86F degrees. Everything above - stainless steel/titan. Tritan seems a good plastic. Its mark is 7.

[@SyrFlora]

Correction on 19:05. BPA got half life 6 hours.. if a day. Means 24 hours.. 4 half life cycle has been elapsed. So it percentage wise it 100->50->25->12.5. It 12.5 % left in the body. It not 1 day all that BPA completely flushed from the body.

[@communistpoultry]

thats why i use glass and metal

[@leongyet9896]

Can we find out more about honey selling here in Singapore? Whether they are pure honey or sugar added etc; Honey has beame a craze in recent years and hopefully take some of those so called popular brands to test it out.

[@jessikapiche6097]

The problem is are we willing to pay more for safety, or is the risk acceptable for most people?...

[@luqmanl5542]

Does anyone knows what our pipes are made of?

[@thihal123]

Do the lab equipment themselves leach BP or other chemicals?

[@PrathibhaDivyanjali]

I have 7 under the bottle which I drink water almost every day So is it safe to have the number 7 ? Does 7 mean that the bottle is BPA free ?

[@Eduardo_Espinoza]

Can you test Lexan plastic bottles? I have a Lexan water bottle.

[@efrainramos5897]

I want to ask what is the website to buy this type of bottle. Thanks you

[@lessismoremore4905]

How about Tupperware most commonly use? Please any comments?

[@rosrosy5011]

Suggest CNA to look into stainless steel, in terms of food safety, thank you.

[@eugenetanp.w9570]

Can include ecozen water bottle as part of the test? I went to decathlon to check on water bottles, seems like they use either tritan or ecozen for same model or different size.

[@SendPie42069]

2:37 Sound EFFECTS

[@AJ-ye3nq]

How about silicone?

[@sweealamak628]

Wonder no more. Pollutants are in everything we touch and consume. It's the tolerance level set by standards that products cannot surpass that allow them the go ahead.

[@kokchaitan7209]

Good 👍🏻

[@Cambodia_Love_Scams]

can cna do an episode on safety of teflon(PTFE) cookware episode?

[@Suburp212]

So long as they are made from stainless steel or glass, they are safer. Otherwise, of course not.

[@cww4437]

This is the problem with this world. On 1 hand tell us to stay healthy thru better selections of food but on the other hand continue to sell us toxic foodware and containers.

[@fion3943]

Because money and greed, people and companies will do anything to profit. It's a dog eat dog world, educate and cook everything yourself, limit eating outside food

[@JoyJoy_Life]

Basically, most packaging material, especially plastic bag, in hawker centers, drink packaging etc, are cancerous.

[@Hka2022]

Very informative Video What about Plastic Lunch Box Used in Microwave Oven , is it safe ?

[@ARebuh]

That would be a great episode

[@CNAInsider]

Thanks for your suggestion! We've previously done an episode on this, you can watch a shortened version here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWmVZYaFjZl0jac

[@olifebox]

where did he say about stainless steel and glass bottles ?

[@fr3ak84]

Thank you, already placed order Thermos for all my family members.

[@Ravage27]

Just be sure to buy quality ones, Tiger bottles are a great choice because they use laser welding technique unlike the cheaper brands. Last thing you want is to swap a toxic material for another toxic one (welding material)

[@lebbull4611]

How about evian ... fiji etc drinking bottle sell at market? And drinking gallon we consume nowdays?

[@ElmerSolis-wn7js]

the water is good but the plastic leaked chemical so it's affect the water quality but choose spring water in glass container

[@onlineshoppingjakarta7338]

Use metal and glass

[@lauranceturner5586]

Every single aluminum can is lined with plastic containing BPA. There are NO EXCEPTIONS for what liquid is in them.

[@deepasampathkumar]

How does bpa degrade?