We just read an interesting article over at the Mother Nature Network about why people shouldn’t buy and then drink bottled water.
Did you know that bottled water produces up to 1.5 million tons of plastic waste each year? This really isn’t necessary, and it’s a relatively modern trend. 10 years ago, if someone told you that we’d be buying bottled water that was as dear as petrol, you would have been laughed at. So what is the obsession with bottled water and how much longer is it going to last?
Here’s a summary of the 5 reasons. You can read the whole article here.
- It’s not good value.
As I mentioned, around the price of petrol. Why is that? - It’s no healthier than tap water.
We actually like the idea of people filtering water, and if possible, using a mineral pot to put essential minerals back in to the water, but even without that, if you can stand the taste of tap water (I can’t), it’s not that bad for you in most places. - Bottled water means garbage
And as we mentioned in the opening, 1.5 million tons of waste per year. Ouch mother nature. - Less attention given to public water systems
If you’re drinking bottled water and the tap water tastes crap, you’re not going to complain about the tap water if you’re paying for an alternative. In 2005, California lost 222 million litres of drinkable water due to leaks in the pipes. Whinge and they may fix them. - The corporatisation of water
I’ll let you read the article for this one.
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