Understanding The Bottle Numbers

Many of our patients at New Hope Unlimited have asked me, “What does the number system on plastic bottles mean?” To be honest, I wasn’t sure. I knew plastic bottles for the most part were not good for us and the environment. I knew they were even worse for us especially if they were heated, but I couldn’t answer their questions. So, I decided to go on a “bottle number system” hunt.

The bottom of your plastic bottles or plastic containers all have a number on them. The numbers from 1 to 8 can tell us if the plastic is …read more