why is it not recommended to reuse plastic bottles on the grounds of “the plastic will leech into the water” when they are used to store sometimes very acidic drinks for months or even years?

Question

why is it not recommended to reuse plastic bottles on the grounds of “the plastic will leech into the water” when they are used to store sometimes very acidic drinks for months or even years?

In: Chemistry

Answer 1

I was always told that the leeching comes from sunlight (UV) breaking down the plastic, not acids on the liquid