Don't reuse single-use containers

-Plastic packaging that has been used for storing non-food items (eg. detergent) should never be reused as food containers. They have not been tested safe for food storage and may contain non-food residue that can contaminate food.

-Takeaway plastic food containers are disposable items designed for one-time usage and are not intended for repeated storage of food. They are safe for their immediate intended purpose but not beyond what they are designed for.

-Use only takeaway food containers that are labelled microwave-safe for reheating food in the microwave oven.

-Plastic packaging for microwaveable convenience meals are designed for one-time usage with the type of food that's packed in it and should not be reused for storing or microwave-heating of other food.

-Reusable plastic food containers are subject to wear and tear after a period of use. They should be replaced when they have turned cloudy or discoloured, or if cracks or heavy abrasions start to appear.


Source: AVA website

Well, don't reuse the mineral / distill water bottle, source from health Canada:

Health Canada does not recommend the reuse of single-use bottles because the reuse poses a potential microbiological risk if not cleaned properly. Studies on reusing single-use bottles have found that depending on the source of the water used and the general hygiene of the user, the growth of bacteria in the bottle can vary from negligible to potentially hazardous. Health Canada suggests that people use wide-necked bottles that can be thoroughly washed with hot soapy water between uses.

Frequently, the concerns regarding the re-use of single-use plastic bottles for drinking water have focussed on the safety of the plastic under these conditions. There have been claims that polyethylene terephthalate (PET or PETE) plastic used in single use water bottles breaks down when used repeatedly releasing cancer-causing chemicals. However, Health Canada has seen no scientific evidence to suggest that reusing PET bottles will contribute harmful levels of chemicals and toxins to the water. Health Canada has also concluded that the levels of Bisphenol A detected in water bottled in polycarbonate do not pose a health concern.

Too complicated? 

okay just avoid re used the mineral water bottle like cactus, ice mountain, evian, aqua, etc after your drink it, or any cheap plastic bottle.... try out nalgene or SIGG 




Well some people said it doesnt make any difference whether you buy nalgene or a cheaper plastic bottle ... in my opinion it makes a different but I leave it for you to decide. And if you decided to buy nalgene read my blog tomorrow I have a good offer :p 

Avoid plastic code number 5 and below for re use ...


Each plastic product has a Plastic Identification Code — a triangle surrounding a number between 1 and 7 — usually on the bottom. Most recycling services accept plastics with codes 1 and 2, but recycling the other plastic types is hard to do because few facilities exist to process them. The following table identifies what each type is made from, what it's used for, and its possibilities for recycling. - from dummies.com 




if you want to see the picture you can click this link to go to AVA singapore