Approximately 1.5 million barrels of oil—enough to run 100,000 cars for a whole year—are used to make plastic water bottles, while transporting these bottles burns even more oil.
Did you know also, that tap water is actually held to a more strict standard than bottled water?
I mean I think ignorance is a huge part of our problem, that and American are just too lazy to care. This situation needs our attention so I challenge you this week:
Not to buy bottled water, and recycle the bottles you have in your house for a whole week. Just take out a trash bag or an empty bin, stick it in your kitchen and actually see how much plastic you use & throw away in one week. We're talkin water bottles, syrup bottles, medicine bottles, laundry detergent bottles, shampoo bottles, anything... I bet you use more than you think.
Small Video for your viewing pleasure:
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Yeah, America is fat and lazy. In fact, my hands are a little tired so i am not going to finish this rant.
well b/c i am cheap- i re-use the same bottle and fill it with tap water and put it back in the ref. till later...and then add crystal light :)
It's pretty ridiculous when you think about it. Freakin' Pepsi just recently admitted that Aquafina is purefied tap-water!!! But that's not the real problem, our ignorance is. Awareness can help create change. Kudos on your enviro blogs LCG!
Hooray! Thanks Martin. I was not expecting this to be well received. Take Heart tho - as I am just getting started. HA
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