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Pop quiz: What does @FDA say about microplastics in bottled water? The agency "is not aware of scientific evidence that would support consumers being concerned about the potential level of microplastic or nanoplastic contamination in food, including bottled water.”

Share those stats with the next person who says bottled water is a luxury with no health benefits.

Switching to bottled water from sugary soft drinks cuts caloric intake by roughly 15,000 calories per person each year. That's literally a reduction of trillions of calories annually for the US population.

Check out our response to the @Guardian's misleading anti-plastic coverage for more surprising facts:

Little-known fact: PET plastic bottles outperform glass and aluminum beverage packaging in key environmental categories—including lower energy use and fewer greenhouse emissions.

The takeaway? Apply heavy skepticism. Headlines like this one from @FoxNews are completely out of step with what experts are actually saying about this issue. 7/7

Independent scientists are voicing the same criticism. As organic chemist Dr. Simon Maechling explained, these microplastics studies are simply unreliable. 6/7

The simple fact is that the scary studies reporters love to amplify are fundamentally flawed. It's currently impossible to accurately estimate exposure from food packaging. 5/7

Here's an especially striking conclusion. If—emphasis on "if"—plastic bottles release particles, most of them do not end up in your water. That means all the recent fearmongering headlines about microplastics in bottled water are wildly exaggerated. 4/7

Core problems: Poorly designed studies lead to frequent misidentification and overcounting of particles. Contamination from air, lab gear, or even food mimics (like fatty droplets) skews results. Less than half the studies (44%) properly detected target particles. 3/7

EFSA analyzed 1,711 publications from 2015–2025, zeroing in on 122 for in-depth analysis. Verdict? Inconclusive due to gaps in the published literature, a lack of validation of the methodologies used, and a lack of studies on the contact of Food Contact Material with foodstuffs.

New from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA): A comprehensive review of research concerning micro- and nanoplastics in food packaging, including bottled water, reveals key weaknesses in many of the studies. Amid rising concerns, this report urges a reality check on the

Do you have questions about bottled water? That's great, because we've got answers. Check out our FAQ covering the benefits, safety and sustainability of bottled water here:

Last week, @FoxNews ran a clickbait headline distorting the facts about bottled water. The study they cited couldn't even prove any risk. Full breakdown here:

A major milestone: Bottled water has outsold soda for nearly 10 years.

Did you know? Soda & juice bottles use about 142% more plastic than bottled water. Less plastic = lighter footprint.

Bottled water containers are the most environmentally friendly among all drink packaging options. Less material. More recycling. Smarter choice.

91% of Americans agree: bottled water should be available everywhere other drinks are sold. Because clean, safe hydration should always be an option.

“I believe one of the most important actions the administration can take to help real Americans with inflation is to rescind the Trump-era Section 301 tariffs.” At last week's #Tariff Talk, speakers agreed that lifting tariffs can help combat #inflation: