Bottled Water

The Bottled Water Bandwagon Being uninformed is a crime someone should never commit to our planet. Many people run through their daily routine without putting much thought into how their decisions are affecting our planet. Something as simple as drinking bottled water can cause families to lose their water supply, and environmental turmoil. When will people recognize the damage they’re doing to their environment, and when will the damage outweigh the convenience of bottled water? Yes, bottled water is convenient. Many people argue that bottled water is better than tap water simply because it’s easily transported and the convenience of it in most locations. No matter where you go, most businesses, truck stops, schools, zoos, etc. have vending machines or coolers that offer bottled water. The problem is, not only are these bottles basically filled with tap water, companies are also charging nearly $1.50 to give it to consumers. Some places even charge $3.00. This isn’t a good value, by any means. Take for instance, Aquafina or Dasani bottled water. Both can be purchased from vending machines, and are sold with soft drinks in twenty ounce sizes, at the same price as soft drinks. These drinks are being sold at over five cents an ounce. These brands are essentially filtered tap water. Most tap water costs less than one cent per gallon (Howard). Surprisingly enough, bottled water can cost anywhere from two hundred forty to ten thousand times more per gallon than tap water (Mangor). This is a scam, and a crime in itself that is constantly overlooked. The truth is, people will continue to buy into the convenience of bottled water unless they take a stand and form a solution. Many groups and colleges have already taken a stand against the bottled water craze and have started something called hydration stations. Across the United States, most recently in Minnesota, colleges have been taking action using this solution. The hydration stations have been put in place