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Reduce your Bottled Water Footprint [Infographic]

November 3December 14Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged bottle, bottled, carbon footprint, consumption, drinl local, ecotip, environment, footprint, impact, infographic, Landfill, ocean, plastic, Recycling, reduce, reusable, spring, tap water, Waste, water2 Comments

Eating local saves water, but might not be possible 100% of the time for everyone in the U.S., with seasonal vegetables and the need to import things like bananas and coffee. However, almost everyone can reduce their water footprint by drinking local. Here are some tips on how to reduce your bottled water footprint:

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Green Documentaries: Tapped

February 8March 27Posted in Media, Sustainable GuideTagged action, basic, bottle, bottled, business, climate change, commodity, documentary, eco, effects, film, green, Health, industry, need, oil, plastic, pollution, production, resource, reusable, reuse, sustainability, sustainable, tapped, waterLeave a comment

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Tapped is a film that examines the role of the bottled water industry and its effects on our health, climate change, pollution, and our reliance on oil.

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No More Bottled Water [Infographic]

August 22March 15Posted in Sustainable Guide, zero wasteTagged bottle, bottled, disposable, environmental, facts, figures, filter, impact, infographic, no more, plastic, sustainability, sustainable, water4 Comments

Originally published on Greatist

We’ve all been there: You’ve just finished a heavy-duty sweat session at the gym, you’re thirsty, and the water fountain looks like it’s covered in eight million people’s saliva, plus a little bit of mold. The easiest solution? Ducking out to buy a bottle of water from the first drug store you can find.

It seems innocent enough — we’ve all gotta hydrate, right? But unfortunately, bottled water is wreaking havoc on the Earth’s precious resources. Plus, it’s almost definitely not any safer or cleaner than tap water — and in fact, sometimes it’s worse.

If you’ve been wondering about the consequences of a bottled water habit (whether it’s personal, national, or global), then look no further. This handy-dandy infographic outlines the stark consequences — environmental, physical, and economic — of guzzling the bottled stuff. Ready to quit it? Then check out our action tips at the bottom.