Columnist’s note: This column represents Part One in a two-part series on disposable plastic water bottles. Part One addresses personal health and the issue of chemical leaching and bacterial… ...

Refillable water bottles: Disposable water bottles are responsible for 1.5 million tons of plastic trash per year. Instead, buy a reusable metal, glass or plastic water bottle for each family member.

Travelers can bring empty disposable plastic water bottles to refill. However, airport security still bans passengers from bringing filled bottles of water from outside.

People who drink from disposable water bottles may be ingesting many more tiny plastic particles than scientists previously thought, according to new research. A study published Monday estimates ...