Thus there has been increase in sales for bottled water that has been fueled by the successful marketing of it being a great alternative to soft drinks, coffee and other beverages. Its popularity also reflects a growing concern about chemical contamination of municipal drinking water supplies (Wordsworth). As Brita we want to make sure we help keep this trend going and replace bottled water with a more efficient method by carry a refillable water bottle which makes it easy, healthier and better for consumers.…
Water bottle sales have been going up exponentially these last few years. According to the International Bottled Water Association (IWBA). People who are buying bottled water are being cheated. Tap water is cheaper, more convenient, and the change in taste is almost nonexistent. It is the better choice. Water bottles do not have as many perks as tap and is not reliable.…
In the documentary “Tapped” many items are discussed about bottled water companies and how they operate. The films shows how companies are making huge profits off of water from public waterways and how these companies are making cool, refreshing bottles of water not so safe or refreshing.…
For starters, looking at “The Curse of Water Bottles” using water bottles isn’t always the best idea. Granted, when water bottles first came out, it was amazing. They’re easy for parties, traveling, going to the zoo, but it also proves how lazy we have become. We can’t get up and get a glass of water anymore. This increases the demand for water bottles which increases the manufacturing of them, but this increases the danger that are involved. “If you filled a fourth of any…
There are articles, flyers, and even books out in the market that try to persuade people to either use bottled water or tap water. While many believe that tap water is more beneficial to the body, others believe that the convenience and advertising of purified bottled water is acceptable enough for themselves. As we consume water, we concern ourselves with issues such as if it is harmful to the environment, if it is harmful to our health and whether the product is convenient for us. Ultimately, the choice is personal because both sides provide pros and cons to these issues.…
Bottled water is said to be safer and more purified, but in many cases that is not true. First, it is not mandatory for bottled water companies to test for certain bacteria found in the water. They can violate rules and still sell the water. This puts people at risk of getting sick due to lack of water testing.…
If we define the economic characteristics in term of macro environment, there is several ways that we can categorize as the follow;…
A debate between tap and bottled water is ongoing. While many Americans believe tap water is a better way to go, many Americans also believe bottled water is the best. Bottled water is better for many reasons. Bottled water is portable, it is safer, and it creates jobs for many people. Many Americans feel bottled water is better than tap water because it is portable.…
(2) People buy it—often at a premium price—because they think it is cleaner and healthier than tap water. (3) However, 25 percent of bottled water does not come from natural springs or wells. (4) Instead, it comes from municipal tap water sources. (5) The standards used to package it for resale are the same ones used to regulate public water supplies. (6) In fact, there have been numerous accounts of bottled water being contaminated with pollutants and other chemicals. (7) People have even gotten sick from drinking bottled water they mistakenly thought was clean and pure. (8) In other words, bottled water is often no better than tap water—even though it’s much more…
In this article “The Case Against Bottled Water”, Petty and Trudeau (2008) claim that people should stop drinking bottled water. The first reasons consist that tap water has more quality control than bottled water. Also, dangerous substances are found in plastic water bottles. The second reasons is about the grave environmental consequences on the consumption bottled water. Statistics about energy consumption to produce bottle water, show that it is necessary a large quantity of freshwater. In addition, high energy consumptions is required to process a bottled of water for the consumer. Moreover, the environment and the food chain are vulnerable by the number of empty bottles that are thrown in inappropriate places. The last reasons is involving…
Stores can remove all the bottled water from their shelves so that customers cannot purchase it. In " FDA Regulates the Safety of Bottled Water Beverages Including Flavored Water and Nutrient-Added Water Beverages", it is stated that "FDA monitors and inspects bottled water products and processing plants under its food safety program. When FDA inspects plants, the Agency verifies that the plant's product water and operational water supply are obtained from an approved source; inspects washing and sanitizing procedures; inspects bottling operations; and determines whether the companies analyze their source water and product water for contaminants." (U.S. Food and Drug Administration.). This exert goes to show that there are many aspects of the bottle water industry that are closely inspected. This insures that bottled water comes from a safe reliable source and that the places that are responsible for packaging the water is clean. This also relates back to third world countries, if you compare water from there and water that is bottled, bottled water is significantly safer. The safety of bottled water and the portability combined could take the 80% of loss of life and possibly decrease…
Bottled water flows with many issues. The most important issue is the health impact not only for humans, but for watersheds. Bottled water companies pump 75 gallons per minute in some places (Hopey). Bottling companies take water from different areas that sometimes need the water for municipal uses. For example in the small town, Bakersville, the bottling company in Somerset County wants to come in and bottle up the water from Laurel Hill Creek that supports it. By bottling the water in this small river, the water levels are dropping, which is causing fish and other species to die off (Hopey). In this small river there is a fish hatchery, which breeds a breed of salmon that is close to being an endangered species. By drawing too much water, the fish in this hatchery won’t survive and all the efforts will be lost. In addition the water is being consumed faster than the regions near the bodies of water can replenish the water tables. Examples where this is being seen is in the Great Lakes are and Texas. Farmers and Fishermen are directly affected by these drops.(Arnold)…
Bottled water has become a growing problem in the United States. It has taken a major toll on the environment and is polluting the Earth. The damage that it is causing is detrimental and leaving a lasting effect. About 1,5000 plastic water bottles are consumed every second in the United States. BPA, which is a chemical used in plastic, is exposed to humans when they drink out of water bottles. Studies have shown that the BPA can lead to many negative effects in human health such as cancer, neurological difficulties, fertility, and premature labor. It affects more women than men, and about 96% of women have BPA in their bodies. Another chemical in plastic water bottles, called Phthalates, effects humans as well. This chemical affects men more…
Bottled water, it seems such an unlikely culprit for such massive deterioration. Bottled water, as simple and convenient as it is, is the beginning of a large controversy. Behind it is not only a story of pollution, but also a story of the damage from the production. “... many had an incomplete understanding of the total environmental impact of bottled water production” (Saylor, et al. 599). The environment is being destroyed by the plastic and the wastes of oil. Not only is the environment being destroyed, water is being wasted alongside massive amounts of oil. Banning bottled water is a rather controversial argument, yet it is one that is not talked about enough. Bottled water is leading to a collapse of our environment and it’s time to take…
In closure, bottled water has few positive aspects; however, it has many negative aspects as well. Bottled water develops negative environmental harm on the wetlands and water tables causing stress to certain species of wildlife as clearly stated above. In addition, the horrid chemicals, which seep out into the water from the bottles cause harmful effects. Bottled water has so many negative side effects from just one bottle. Tap water is readily available almost anywhere for little to no…