Dumping bottled water
Water is a precious resource, essential for life and key to good health. It is also a tremendous bargain, since it flows freely – and at almost no cost – from taps throughout the region. People in many countries would envy our access to safe, dependable water.
Despite that, it has become acceptable to buy bottles of water transported here from somewhere else. Then we recycle the empties – or send them to the landfill – and buy full bottles.
It would be cheaper, easier and better for the environment if we simply used what is made available by the Capital Regional District water services people.
A bottle of water is a healthier choice than a bottle of sugared water – and for many people, that would be the choice. But it’s a poorer choice than other options, like refillable water bottles.
Victoria city council has decided to lead by example, banning the sale of bottled water at its facilities.
Councillors backed a motion by Coun. Marianne Alto that designates the city a “blue community,” one that supports publicly owned water supplies, bans bottled water at civic facilities and recognizes water as a basic human right.
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