Paying a fortune per glass or liter or gallon for what is often tap water poured into a plastic bottle/accessory/affectation is wasteful on half-a-dozen levels.
Maybe it's time for our local gov'ts to follow the lead of Takoma Park and ban the purchase of bottled water for its meetings, etc. A few years ago I remember seeing bottled water in the MMSD Commission room, and it struck me as ironic in so many ways.
Have also seen bottled water at environmental conferences, as well as at government meetings, so everyone needs to be a little more vigilant and consistent, eh?
And to River Otter: you get the Comment of the Month award.
This is wonderful news, thanks for sharing the article. Reducing waste is such an important issue and is the best way to properly manage our resources. As the article pointed out, even in Wisconsin recycling rates are abysmal for recycling these bottles that are usually made into carpeting, fleece, or other fabrics.
Or hose water.
ReplyDeleteMaybe it's time for our local gov'ts to follow the lead of Takoma Park and ban the purchase of bottled water for its meetings, etc. A few years ago I remember seeing bottled water in the MMSD Commission room, and it struck me as ironic in so many ways.
ReplyDeleteHave also seen bottled water at environmental conferences, as well as at government meetings, so everyone needs to be a little more vigilant and consistent, eh?
ReplyDeleteAnd to River Otter: you get the Comment of the Month award.
This is wonderful news, thanks for sharing the article. Reducing waste is such an important issue and is the best way to properly manage our resources. As the article pointed out, even in Wisconsin recycling rates are abysmal for recycling these bottles that are usually made into carpeting, fleece, or other fabrics.
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