There is 0.003% of fresh water left on this planet. We hold a growing population of 7.5 billion humans on this planet. It takes 2 years to make 10 cm of topsoil. Land degradation is becoming one of the the biggest problem to the human race because we are destroying our land and we are mistreating the use of water around the world and cities close to us which causes food deserts. Food desert is basically an area that lacks an easy access to affordable healthy fresh food. We are not aware but some of us live in a food desert. Living within 1 mile away from a grocery store or markets that sell healthy food. We are close to corner stores and gas stations that don't have or sell fresh food but have junk food or unhealthy snacks. Sustainable agriculture …show more content…
Where does our water come from? Is our water really safe? There are 3 main companies that own most of fresh water i the world Nestle, Pepsi and Coke. they produce a mass production of bottled waters. The thing is, Do YOU REALLY know what those water bottles are made out of ? Did YOU KNOW that there are long run effects from the chemicals in the bottles? A few years ago these companies had problems with tap water but the only thing they were doing was charging and making the cost 2,000 times as much as tap water.The (bottled water) industry grossed a total of $11.8 billion on those 9.7billion gallons in 2012,making bottled water about $1.22/gallon nationwide and 300X the cost of a gallon of tap water. They are cheating us out of our money for 1, 2nd we are letting them do it, 3rd they don't really care . this makes it seem like we need them water bottles and we really don't. We should be more sustainable and instead of buying a water bottle every day, keep a bottle to refill every other day because it's really hurting us and it's going to hurt us in the long run if we don't change now because we use more & more fossil fuels to create them. At least we can recycle them but we barely do that . we would really have to change our
Why should we waste our money constantly buying water bottles when you could buy a reusable one that could last for years. In average, bottled water cost around $1.21 per gallon while tap water cost $2 for every thousand gallons. If you were to buy a bottle of water every day, you would be spending $365 per year. Tap water would only cost you $0.10. But that’s only the average which only includes the big, refillable water bottle containers. According to the
In the United States, we take for granted the luxury of clean drinking water. There are many counties that yearn for the cleanly vital essential infrastructural nutrient that we in the United States and many other developed counties take for granted. According to water.org, a website and movement founded by actor Matt Damon, there are seven-hundred and eighty-three million people without clean drinking water in the world. Africa is the country with the highest need for clean water harnessing three-hundred and forty-five million by its lonesome. Asia is not far behind accounting for two-hundred million people in need of water. These statistics equate to a statistic that is even more alarming. 3.4 million people per year die from contaminated water. This is more than the amount of people that die due to war each year.
because in some places in the world bottled water is their only choice and is what's best for them.
World wide it takes about 72 billion gallons of water each year to make the bottles alone. This massive waste only expands as only twenty percent of the bottles end up being recycled. Those that are not recycled could end up in landfills, in the park, or on the side of the highway, where it could take a thousand years or more to degrade. (RD) However there are healthy, eco-friendly, and affordable ways to carry around tap water. Aluminum bottles are built to be carried in cars, in bags, and on your belt loop. There are even bottles that filter water as people drink them. So even on vacation people can drink from public sources without fear of contaminates. These alternatives won’t only save you money, but protect your health and the environment too.
Think about our health, saving money and giving a helping hand to earth by providing less landfill. Remember, almost all water bottles go un-recycled and eliminating these while convincing others to do so will put a stop to our precious ocean contamination. Stop providing money to random companies that bearly test their water systems. Thus help your community to use this money towards helping support a variety of different initiatives, such as improving the water projects in your local water department. Ultimately bottled water is known for causing health issues; so why risk our well-being? Needless to say, the damage these plastic bottles cause should not to be taken lightly in any manner. Lastly, although bottled water may get the job done if you are in a hurry, keep in mind that alternatively by selecting tap water you are doing yourself and the world a huge
My research question: Is the convenience of bottled water worth all the sacrifices in terms of money, resources, health and damage to the ecosystem?
Did you know that the bottles of water you throw away every day take more than 2,000 years to decompose. That water you buy in a plastic bottle has acid in it and other bad chemicals. So why do you drink it? Because no it’s not any more convenient than your clean tap water, and no it’s not healthier or better for you it’s worse! We live in Waunakee and we should consume the best water possible so others will too. Waunakee should ban bottled water because it has way more cons than pros. There are so many reasons why bottled water is horrible and you will certainly agree. For example “MBG Planet” states most bottled water has acid in it!
The sky is turning a dark gray, clouds rolling in with a loud thunderous sound, and the raindrops began to fall. The rain falls from the sky, rolls off the roof of a building structure, and into a cistern. Collection of rain into either a cistern or holding tank is known as rainwater harvesting. By harvesting the water, it can then be used for irrigation and plumbing. Since purchasing 15 acres of land, I learned of this process simply by word of mouth. Then, one day I see an article on social media about how harvesting rainwater may be illegal. Legalization of this process is now being talked about in our state legislatures. Because rainwater is a beneficial natural resource, it should not be illegal to capture it from your own rooftop.
The cost involved in water bottles is inconceivable to many. Bottled water costs 240 to 100,000 times more than tap water, which can be brought to your house for just pennies per day; based on city water usage, 4,787 bottled waters could be filled with tap water for $2.10, if each bottled water costs one dollar, you would pay 2,279 times more than if a single bottle is refilled. If tap water cost as much as bottled water, a monthly water bill would be around nine thousand dollars. By virtue of this, society is unaware of the fact that by replacing water bottles with tap water, many countries with economical dilemmas could be less strained.
How much bottled water do you drink? Wouldn’t surprise you to learn that 28 billion bottles of water are consumed in America each year. It takes 700-1000 years for plastic bottles to begin the decomposition process. My solution is the recycling program will encourage people to recycle more and reduce waste, especially bottled water, it will create less pollution.
Our most important resources are running out. Some of the most important resources that are running out are water, oil, and phosphorus. Although the earth is covered in water, only 30% of that water is usable/drinkable, and only 10% of that is available for human consumption. According to The Guardian as of 2011 “by 2025 1.8 billion people will be living in countries or regions with absolute water scarcity.” As of 2010, there were only 188.8 million tonnes of oil left on earth, this is estimated to only last us about 40 years if the production rates stay the same.
While watching “The Story of Bottled Water,” I thought to myself, “Is this all true, or is this really being blown out of proportion?” I simply couldn’t grasp the idea that we as consumers are that wasteful. So, I decided to watch the film again to really grasp the narrator’s message. Then it hit me: in high school AP History, we discussed how bottled water started and how it has become a multi billion-dollar company. From a business point of view, it seems so ignorantly deceptive, yet it was absolutely genius. With a little marketing, bottled water became a huge success. However, it is killing the environment and the water is usually comparable to tap water regardless. The “The Story of Bottled Water” is a very well-made short
You'll find it at home, work, and school. It's in coolers and vending machines and on store shelves. You may have it with you right now. Bottled water is everywhere. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reports, "Bottled water is the fastest growing drink choice in the United States." In some ways, this is good news. More people recognize the health benefits of drinking water. They are choosing water over sugary drinks like soda and juice. Unfortunately, bottled water has a dark side. It comes not only with a high environmental cost but also with a hefty price tag. Stop and think: Is the growing trend of drinking bottled water really worth it?
Nestlé was accused of wasting 30% of water they pump; it’s shocking to know that for one liter of water to reach the shelf takes 80 plus liters of oil and 3 liter of water which is incredibly inefficient. In fact Nestlé intended to increase the amount of production of bottled water calling it the next hot commodity, which is not a good feeling when it comes to sustainability. As a corporation, they have the mentality that if they don’t bottle this water, some other company will. I would like to point out that Starbucks stopped bottling water in California during the time of drought. The issue is many other industries would be using the water for their operations but they actually need it and not creating a problem instead of solving one. Most of the water bottling companies make claims that they are only meeting consumer demand, but rationally thinking who would demand a less sustainable, less tasty and way more expensive than tap water. In 1970s the bottling water industry started, at that time people took it as a joke, but the marketing strategies were designed to scare people about the tap water and pictures of pristine springs and mountains were shown on the labels. Nestlé in one of its ads claimed- bottled water to
Water is one of the most essential non-renewable natural resources on the Earth. Technically, an un-hydrated human being can live no more than three days. In the United States, people consume water mainly from tap water and bottle water. However, the consumption between these two sources is not even but lean to one side heavily. According to the Natural Resources Defense Council, people consume from 240 to over 10000 times more per gallon for bottled water than they usually do for tap water. (NRDC) In addition, according to a survey from US National Library of Medicines, only 17% of the participants prefer to drink tap water exclusively.(US National Library) Compared to the bottled water which is shining like a superstar, tap water is like a diligent worker in the shade, unpopular but useful. The extremely unbalance of bottled water consumption implies that a commonly hold conception exists: bottle water is superior to tap water. In fact, scientific evidence proves that tap water is nothing different than bottle water. More importantly, the excessive consumption of bottled water is an irrational use of resources and creates severe environmental issues.