subject: Bottled Water – Ways to be Kinder to the Environment [print this page] Bottled Water Ways to be Kinder to the Environment
Paying for bottled water didn't catch on immediately as a trend for many. Some people couldn't imagine paying a price for a bottle of water when it was plentiful from taps and fountains. But with health scares regarding water quality, a whole new population of bottled water buyers were recruited. Then, with increased focus on health and wellness, even more of the population were buying bottles in an effort to get their daily allocation in.
Sure, most people that drink bottled water are recycling bottles but maybe you want to use less plastic bottles. If you are someone who is either mildly or substantially concerned with the impact of water bottles on the environment, here are some options for you to consider:
Refillable Drinking Bottles
Rather than wasting 8 x 1-liter bottles a day, you could refill your bottle throughout the day. There are some great water bottles. Reusing the same bottle all day, if you're using a standard single-serving container that came from the grocery store, for instance, isn't safe. Unless it's a refillable water bottle, it's probably not a good idea to use the same bottle more than once. If you're a business, you could even do some branding with bottles that have your company logo on it. Give these out to employees and to clients. If you need to supply an amount of disposable cups for clients or visitors, consider paper cups, which will be kinder environmentally than plastic.
Plumbed In Water Coolers
It takes energy and effort and expense to keep your cooler filled. Want the benefit of healthy and great-tasting water but without having to deal with the ongoing expense of water cooler delivery? You won't have to have a delivery person use petrol to come to your place on an ongoing basis if your system uses water from the tap. New options for spring water quality but utilising your existing plumbing can help you with hydration without increasing the carbon footprint of your home or business. Plumbed-in options remove harmful materials from drinking water, making it better-tasting as well as making it easier on your appliances.
An Environmentally Responsible Company
Are you dealing with an environmentally responsible company for your water cooler, your water bottles, your water delivery, and / or your plumbed in water cooler? A good company will use environmentally or "green" business practises. A green company will use green practises, including regarding their water extraction policies and for their bottling and distribution as well.
