Is it time to stop using plastic water bottles??

[Silent Earth]

I removed all carpeting in my house. A few years ago I had asthma caused by the stress of coughing so much because of nasal problems. I took me about 5 years to get rid of it and I have to be very careful not to get into a situation that makes me sneeze.

It was a terrible feeling to be gasping for air. Which, by the way, suffocating is my greatest fear. So I try to stay clear of chemicals, dust, etc.

I did not know about the microfiber particles getting into water system though. It does make sense.

Yes apparently many Fleeces are apparently made from recycled plastics such as cassette and CD cases among other things, and they shed tiny micro fibres. Many people now advocate only washing them once when you first get them then just sponging any future marks and stains off the garment.

 

[lonewolf]

at least a plastic bottle we can see, its these micro beads that are the problem and they are getting into the food supply-especially fish- and then into the human gut.

 

[Mountain trapper]

Yes apparently many Fleeces are apparently made from recycled plastics such as cassette and CD cases among other things, and they shed tiny micro fibres. Many people now advocate only washing them once when you first get them then just sponging any future marks and stains off the garment.

I advocate not buying plastic clothing in the first place. Natural fibres are a far better choice over plastics anyway.

 

[user 7704]

I advocate not buying plastic clothing in the first place. Natural fibres are a far better choice over plastics anyway.

I'm a cotton wearer. It's so versatile and easy to maintain. So, what's a few wrinkles now and then?

 

[lonewolf]

its getting harder and harder to buy cotton clothing any more, well it is over here anyway.
I've got a couple of fleece hoodies- camo of course- and they are old pre plastic ones and pretty good, wife bought a new fleece a while ago one of the new made out of plastic bottles type and she said the wind goes straight through it.

 

[user 7704]

I don't go out in public much, so I'm on sweats and tee shirts most of the time. I get most of mine at the farm store.

 

[lonewolf]

I wouldn't say I go out in public much either, at least not big public gatherings, just to what we call "car boot sales" like an open air market sort of thing, I don't do cities or large urban centres. but I still need to wear a jacket in the cooler/colder weather, most of mine are ex army and ex farm type jackets.

 

[user 7704]

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I wouldn't say I go out in public much either, at least not big public gatherings, just to what we call "car boot sales" like an open air market sort of thing, I don't do cities or large urban centres. but I still need to wear a jacket in the cooler/colder weather, most of mine are ex army and ex farm type jackets.[/QUOTE
I bought a winter parka from Land's End 10 years ago and it still looks new. I'll probably wear it until I die. Lol

 

[Mountain trapper]

Virtually all of my clothing is cotton, wool or wool/silk blend. My heavy winter coats are canvas and oil skin with wool liners, my rain coats are thin canvas oil skin. In my last house I replaced the plastic carperting with natural fibre carpets and solid hardwood floors.

 

[Maverick]

Wool, Cotton and hemp are all natural, those are a good choice and my prefer choice. The problem is expense, my cotton wool blend t-shirts are $18 a piece and harder to find locally, my wool shirt roughly $35+ Same for pants if not more and that's summer clothes. It's not hard to see why people seek alternative.

 

[Mountain trapper]

Wool, Cotton and hemp are all natural, those are a good choice and my prefer choice. The problem is expense, my cotton wool blend t-shirts are $18 a piece and harder to find locally, my wool shirt roughly $35+ Same for pants if not more and that's summer clothes. It's not hard to see why people seek alternative.

No doubt the cost is higher on natural fibre clothing, but they do last much longer. Some of my Carhartt heavy canvas shirts are over 20 years old. Same with my Filson coats, shirts and boots. Since they last much longer, buying quailty clothing is actually a bargin.

 

[user 7704]

My son has tactile sensory problems and we had to work around that when he was younger. Definitely nothing itchy. He went through a stage where he would put one of my mom's satin nightgown around his neck because he liked the feel.

His paternal grandmother was afraid I was turning him gay by letting him rub the fabric. Lol. He still likes satin pillow cases though.

Mostly, he sticks with 100% cotton tees, flannel shirts and jeans and gym shorts. Not the stretchy jeans like a lot of women's are today.

We definitely aren't fashionistas. We are a very low maintenance family.

 

[lonewolf]

I've got psoriasis, pressure from rivets on jeans and anything that rubs and the skin comes off in a shower, and itch? i'll say it does!
still its not life threatening, just a nuisance. and its not as bad as some cases I've seen.

 

[Gazrok]

Bah, EVERYTHING will kill us eventually. I prefer not to live in fear...

*downs a bottle of water in a plastic bottle*

Seriously, I'm not concerned about this one at all. I'd worry more about the bacteria build up that comes from folks reusing one a lot. Me, I'll use one for the week and just refill it from the fountain. (I like the fact it's small, and has a screw on cap). About every other morning, I put a little hot water in it from the coffee maker, and swish it around to kill anything.

 

[Kevin L]

My son has tactile sensory problems and we had to work around that when he was younger. Definitely nothing itchy. He went through a stage where he would put one of my mom's satin nightgown around his neck because he liked the feel.

His paternal grandmother was afraid I was turning him gay by letting him rub the fabric. Lol. He still likes satin pillow cases though.

Mostly, he sticks with 100% cotton tees, flannel shirts and jeans and gym shorts. Not the stretchy jeans like a lot of women's are today.

We definitely aren't fashionistas. We are a very low maintenance family.

I understand this completely. I have Asperger's, which is a 'mild' form of autism. Autistic sensory issues are misunderstood and cause no end of conflict.

Clothing feels like ants crawling all over your skin, so this causes learning problems in school. Imagine, if you can, the idea of sitting for a math test while your skin is covered with crawling bugs. My parents would punish me for my school performance, when it was my autism.

If I can answer any questions (even in a private chat setting), letme know.