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A new report warns that people’s thirst for bottled water is producing unnecessary garbage and consuming vast quantities of energy, even in areas where perfectly good drinking water is available on tap.
The report, released earlier this month by the Earth Policy Institute (EPI), says global consumption of bottled water doubled between 1999 and 2004, reaching 41 billion gallons (154 billion liters) annually.
Bottled water is often no healthier than tap water, but it can be 10,000 times more expensive, says Emily Arnold, a researcher with the Washington D.C.-based nonprofit.
Not necessarily healthier is the key, as bottled water has its uses. The point is that for many people, there are better solutions
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Thanks for the link. Did you ever see the Penn and Teller TV episode on this topic? (about bottled vs. tap water) OMG Hilarious.
http://www.tv.com/penn-&-teller-bullshit!/feng-shui–bottled-water/episode/238525/summary.html
10,000 times as expensive. There’s a stat for me.
Wait, if I can go to a stream and get water for free, how can bottled water be 10,000x more expensive. $0 x 10,000 = $0!
Bryan: you have enlightened me, sir
Remember there are alternatives to bottled water, the taste of mains tap water can be improved by filtration this goes for both home users and businesses.
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