Everything you wanted to know (and not know) about water.
In: Bottled Water
9 Jun 2010
If you are upset by the oil spill caused by BP in the Gulf of Mexico, you may not want to read this.
An advocacy group called Corporate Accountability International estimates that 17 million barrels of oil were required last year to make the water bottles that were produced for drinking water in the United States.
Let’s put those 17 million barrels of oil in perspective by comparing it to the ”environmental disaster” that is taking place in the Gulf of Mexico. While the estimates of the size of the spill seem to… Continue reading
It is amazing how many people will choose lower prices over healthy foods and drinks. Fortunately, when it comes to drinking water, tap water is usually better for your health than bottled water. Now how often does that happen?
It is generally accepted that people should drink about half a gallon (64 ounces) or 2 litres of water per day. If you drink bottled water, you will be surprised how much the cost of the water adds up to in a year. If you drink bottled water purchased while “on the go” from vending… Continue reading
More than half of Americans drink bottled water, and more than one third of Americans drink bottled water on a regular basis. Is that a good thing? Yes and no. Drinking water is definitely better than drinking a soda, but you are probably not drinking the “pure” and healthy water that you think you are.
There are three significant reasons not to drink bottled water which include: health issues, the high cost of bottled water, and the environmental cost of bottled water. Covering all three issues in one article… Continue reading
My name is Rob Thomas. I’m 53 years old, retired, and I live in a small town near Toronto, Canada