I am the BIGGEST bottled water fan you know. I have been feeling guilty about it too. You see, it is SO wasteful. Why use up sone plastic when I have cupboards full of glass cups and bottles.I offset this of course by recycling all my water bottles and anything else I can get my hands on, but still, doesn't make me feel better. Here is some info that may shock you, and this is just one of the many articles I have read about banning bottled water:
Bottles by the numbers-MSNBC.com
"Only about 12 percent of "custom" plastic bottles, a category dominated by water, were recycled in 2003, according to industry consultant R.W. Beck, Inc. That's 40 million bottles a day that went into the trash or became litter. In contrast, the recycling rate for plastic soft drink bottles is around 30 percent."
This is just a HEADS UP for all of you out there. As soon as my basement storage of bottled water runs out, that's it for me. I am repenting. What are YOU doing?
6 comments:
You are SUCH a tree-hugger! Just kidding, I agree with you!
Hey Meri. I agree with you. I am so glad you found our blog. :) We love checking yours. We have also found so many of our old Springville connections through your blog. Isn't blogging fun? Your little girl is so adorable. I am so glad you guys are doing well. We miss Springville. :)
i got a water distiller put in...check it out meri you might like it..once you do- there is no turning back it is the best
Way to be green! I love it . I totally agree and have been recycling everything I can. Love that you can be my tree hugging friend.
I found an article on this lately too out of a fitness magazine. you wouldn't believe how much money you save if you don't drink it. Another reason besides the environment.
Wow! No more bottled water for me! (now if I can convince steve)
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