The high costs of bottled water
In many parts of the world, bottled water makes sense because tap water is not to be trusted.
Greater Victoria is not one of those places. Our tap water is safe, plentiful and available at a tiny fraction of the price of the bottled stuff. As an added bonus, it’s better for the environment to use the local water.
About 30 per cent of Canadians say bottled water is their primary source of water. Yes, we all have the right to spend our money as we see fit. Based on logic and facts, however, it’s hard to explain why so much bottled water is sold here.
Saanich Coun. Vicki Sanders wants to do something about it. In the new year, she will present council with a recommendation from the municipality’s environment committee calling for a ban on the sale of bottled water in municipal facilities.
The plastic bottles would need to be phased out over three years if Saanich goes ahead with a ban. That would give the municipality time to provide places for us to fill reusable bottles.
Last year, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities passed a motion encouraging municipalities to phase out the sale of bottled water at their facilities where potable water is available.
The reason? The environmental impact. These bottles have to be manufactured, filled with water and shipped to warehouses and stores. After they are emptied, the bottles are recycled or added to the waste in landfills
http://www.timescolonist.com/technology/high+costs+bottled+water/3973455/story.html
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