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Direct sunlight tends to heat both the water and the plastic. For some plastics, especially bottles designed to biodegrade, prolonged sunlight can cause a breakdown in the material, giving the water a bitter taste. This takes a long exposure, but is similar to the taste imparted to water by a garden hose that has been in the sun.
Ultra-violet light from the sun can also be used to disinfect dirty water. Solar Water Disinfection (SODIS) is a free and effective method for water treatment, usually applied at the household level and is recommended by the World Health Organization as a viable method for household water treatment and safe storage.
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∙ 6y ago
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∙ 6y agoPET plastic bottles and sunlight can be used to purify water where necessary.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_water_disinfection
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How do plastic water bottles affect the environment?
plastic water bottles fill up our land fill and get dumped into our oceans rivers and forests which is pollution and harm to our environmentit affects the environment because you recycle it not throw it in the trash
Why do you recycle plastic water bottles?
We recycle plastic water bottles because it doesn't break down from a solid
What are bottles of water made of?
plastic
What is the density of Plastic bottles?
plastic water bottle density
Can you make a floating raft out of plastic water bottles?
The answer is yes. You can definitely make a floating raft out of plastic water bottles. You would have to make sure that you had enough plastic bottles to complete the task. For step by step instructions visit http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Raft-out-of-Plastic-Bottles.
Can you recycle plastic water bottles?
yes
What is used to make water bottles?
Plastic.
Who first marketed water in plastic bottles?
me
How can you reuse plastic bottles?
refill it with water
Does sunlight affect land and water differently?
sunlight affect land and water to due the heat.
Can plastic cups be recycled?
Yes, because they are plastic and plastic is recyclable so give back to the community!:)
Where can one go to purchase plastic water bottles?
One can purchase plastic water bottles from most retail stores, such as Walmart or Safeway. To purchase in bulk, Costco sells large bundles of water bottles for a low price.
