In our quest to save money and to help Mother Earth, the kids and I are researching the differences between bottled water and tap.
We came across this thought provoking article:
http://www.fastcompany.com/magazine/117/features-message-in-a-bottle.html?page=0%2C0
I don't know what to do, though. I really can't stand the taste of our tap water. The kids don't mind it, and when it's cold it's not too bad, but I'm afraid I'm addicted to bottled water. Hearing that it's no more pure than tap water is discouraging, and after reading that article, I'm feeling really guilty for spending so much money on something that is so bad for the environment and the world population.
One solution I'm working on is to buy those individual filtered water bottles, so I can fill them up from any faucet and still feel like I'm drinking healthier. Hopefully this will prove to be a cost-effective and healthy alternative.
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Hey Amanda,
Not to freak you out, but some people think that bottled water is a bit of a carcinogen. Not the water- the plastic that holds it. It's suggested not to reuse the bottles. The bottles can also be difficult to clean & re-use and bacteria get into them. Below is a link from the Natural Resources Defense Council and they talk about the lack of regulation in the bottled water industry. Basically, your tap water (if a municipal water system) is tested way more than bottled water.
We have bottled water for when there is an emergency, but don't really drink it otherwise. But, I'd have a hard time giving up coffee. It's hard to give us something you like.
Nice blog. It looks like you're having fun and learning a lot from it. Later... Stacy Luke
http://www.nrdc.org/water/drinking/bw/exesum.asp
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