Bottled water is bad
Bottled water is a fairly constant sight in this day and age. For many, it is a staple for getting through the day and a necessity for staying hydrated. Most people would say they gravitate towards bottled water for the convenience. A struggle for those with busy schedules and limited time is the availability and accessibility to water fountains and other tap sources.
When planning their day, most individuals would rather pack a bottled water or two than take the time to search for water fountains. Individuals also rely on bottled water for its perceived superior quality. Others have access but are stigmatized by the belief that tap water automatically denotes dirty water.
A new trend in flavored water has only added to the hype of bottled water. This fear of tap water and reliance on “clean” bottled water has created a multi-billion dollar global industry. However, does bottled water really live up to all its presumed expectations?
One of the biggest issues associated with bottled water is the bottle itself. Statistics from Fast Company state that bottled water generates nearly three billion pounds of waste each year. Very few people take the time and responsibility to recycle water bottles after their use.
For every five bottled waters used, the publication reports only one will be recycled. These discarded bottles end up in landfills where they sit for thousands of years before fully degrading and in the mean time they pollute both soil and water. Furthermore, the energy and resource use associated with the production of bottled water is extremely wasteful.
The manufacture of plastic water bottles takes up to three times more water than will eventually fill it. The oil necessary to complete the production of a single plastic bottle is roughly one full water bottle itself.
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