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Getting clean water in Singapore is as easy as turning on the tap, yet retail outlets are awash with a wide array of bottled water.

Data from research firm Euro- monitor International shows the thirst for bottled water here is growing.

Consumers spent $134 million on it in 2015, nearly 24 per cent more than in 2010.

More than 12 brands of bottled water are sold here and more have recently been added to the shelves.

Two brands of alkaline water were introduced at the Sheng Siong supermarket chain last year.

Alkaline water has higher-than- usual pH levels and is touted to have health benefits, though these have not been proven.

$ 134m

The amount consumers here spent on bottled water in 2015, nearly 24 per cent more than in 2010, according to data from research firm Euromonitor International
1,000
How many times cheaper tap water is, compared to bottled water, according to national water agency PUB

In fact, as brands come up with new ways to make their products stand out, the question is: Do their marketing claims hold water?

And ultimately, should one be drinking bottled water at all?

Experts say there are differences in the sources and treatment process, but it is difficult to say if one type is better than another.

They also emphasise that tap water in Singapore is safe for drinking.

GOOD, BAD OR PLAIN GIMMICK?

The Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore (AVA) regulates the import of bottled water into Singapore.

AVA classifies brands into five types, based on the source and the way the water is treated. They are natural mineral water, packaged drinking water, mineralised drinking water, distilled water and spring water.

Dr Wuang Shy Chyi, domain lead for water technology at Temasek Polytechnic's School of Applied Science, said each type of water comes with its own set of claims.

Bottled water in supermarkets
When it comes down to the molecular level, all water is the same - H2O. The only difference is the presence or absence of minerals.

Associate Professor Richard Webster from Nanyang Technological University's School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences said that tap water and bottled water should be of "very similar quality" after being treated. But there are differences in terms of where the water is sourced from and how it is subsequently treated.

The following types of bottled water are available in supermarkets:
MINERAL WATER
Natural mineral water is extracted from underground sources and may contain small amounts of minerals.

Sometimes, minerals may be added to water and this is also considered as mineral water.
DISTILLED WATER
The water is treated through the process of distillation. This involves boiling the water and re-condensing it by cooling.
ALKALINE WATER
Water with pH levels above 7 are alkaline. Some studies have suggested that alkaline water can help with acid reflux, high blood pressure and diabetes. Bottled alkaline water from supermarkets carries claims of pH levels of 8 and above.
DRINKING WATER
This category is a catch-all for water that is considered fit to be bottled for drinking. This includes water processed by reverse osmosis.

WHAT SCIENCE SAYS
Purer, more balanced or providing health benefits - these are some claims that brands make.

A report commissioned in 2001 by World Wildlife Fund International said bottled water may not be safer than tap water, as there are fewer standards to conform to. However, this has been disputed by the International Bottled Water Association.

Water with minerals was found to lower the blood pressure of people with low urinary excretion of magnesium or calcium, according to a study published in the BMC Public Health journal in 2004.

Others may also benefit, as a Montana State University professor and his team found. The study, conducted in 2010, found that people who drank mineral-based, alkaline water were better hydrated.

An in-vitro laboratory study published in Sage Journals in 2012 suggested that alkaline water could be good for patients with a reflux condition. Despite some studies affirming the benefits, experts told The Straits Times that more conclusive results are necessary to support claims for alkaline water and oxygenated water.

The British Journal Of Sports Medicine investigated claims in 2006 that athletes could gain a competitive edge by drinking water with extra oxygen, but found that the claims failed the study's analysis and physiological tests.

When it comes to the taste of water, most people cannot tell the difference, The Guardian reported in 2011. Two earlier studies - in France and Northern Ireland - led to the conclusion that water simply tastes like, well, water.

WATER CONSUMPTION
Generally, one should drink around eight glasses of water a day, with each glass holding 250ml of water.

Fluids can also be obtained from food and other beverages. The Health Promotion Board recommends choosing water over sugar- sweetened drinks, which can lead to obesity and weight gain.
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For example, due to their natural sources, mineral water can contain trace amounts of elements.

Some, like arsenic, can be beneficial in tiny quantities.

But others may not be good for the body.

"Some minerals, like fluoride, may also be present in quantities that are not acceptable to certain groups of people," Dr Wuang said.

They include infants and young children, who already get fluoride that is added to tap water.

A 2012 study by the Harvard School of Public Health found that children in high-fluoride areas had significantly lower IQ scores than those who lived in low-fluoride areas.

"So, while it's good to have natural minerals, it is also important to check the contents," she added.

While it may be an "over-generalisation" to determine which type of water is better, Dr Wuang said that a greater awareness of each type of drinking water can potentially help "consumers make informed choices".

Associate Professor Richard Webster from Nanyang Technological University's School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences said that water marketed as artesian or untouched by humans is not better.

"It is just a marketing gimmick," he said. "There is no real difference from other bottled water."

The benefits of a new entrant - water with added oxygen - are also unproven, said Prof Webster.

"We get enough oxygen from breathing air, so adding it to water will not make any difference," he added.

Home-grown water-treatment specialist Hyflux is working with Changi General Hospital (CGH) to see if its oxygenated Elo Water can help diabetic patients achieve better glycaemic control.

A study conducted by Harvard Medical School and Erasmus University Medical Centre in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, found that diabetic patients have 10 to 15 per cent lower tissue oxygen levels, compared with non-diabetic patients. The study was published in 2008.

It was previously reported that studies have found that Elo Water improved oxygen levels in animal and human tissue.

For the consumer, however, price appears to be the main criterion for choosing bottled water.

A FairPrice spokesman said sales for the budget range of bottled water has increased.

Similarly, in Sheng Siong, the cheapest bottled water is the most popular.

But the fact that the water is bottled can raise environmental concerns.

The website of non-profit organisation The Water Project states that these plastic bottles take more than 1,000 years to biodegrade, and they also produce toxic fumes if incinerated.

It also takes an estimated 3 litres of water to package a 1-litre bottle. And bottled water burns a bigger hole in the pocket too.

According to national water agency PUB, tap water can be 1,000 times cheaper than bottled water.

A 600ml bottle of drinking water costs between 50 cents and $1, while tap water costs 0.1 cent for the same amount.

Giving his assessment of tap water in Singapore, Dr Webster said: "It is better than what is available in many other countries."

Family spends $200 monthly on bottled water

Pull back the sofa at the Goh family home and you will find close to 100 bottles of water stacked neatly against the wall.

Accounts executive Francis Goh and his family do not drink tap water at home. When they make drinks like tea or coffee, they run the water through a filtration system before using it.

Mr Goh, 63, spends close to $200 a month on bottled water and the family members go through at least 12 1.5-litre bottles a week.

He also buys 500ml bottles of water for his four children to take along when they go out.

The Goh family made the switch to bottled water in the early 2000s.

Daughter, Sarah, 21, an undergraduate, said her aunt in the United States had convinced them to switch due to concerns over chlorine levels in tap water.

But Mr Goh's children do drink tap water when they are out. Son, Gabriel, 24, also an undergraduate, said: "Water is still water. The idea is to decrease the chlorine intake."

Experts say the level of chlorine in Singapore's tap water is within acceptable limits.

In 2016, chlorine levels in all the waterworks ranged from 2.04 to 2.98mg per litre, well within the World Health Organisation's limits of 5mg per litre.

The Gohs believe that since making the switch, they have been falling sick less often.

The younger Mr Goh said his family is willing to spend money on bottled water for peace of mind.

Asked if they would ever give up drinking bottled water, he said: "If it gets too expensive, yes, of course."

Until then, they are happy to continue drinking bottled water. They buy Evian and Vittel mineral water in 1.5-litre bottles and Ice Mountain in 500ml bottles.

"We like the taste of Evian more. The small bottles are expensive," said Mr Goh.

Correction note: In our earlier story, we said that a study conducted by Harvard Medical School and Erasmus University Medical Centre found that diabetic patients have 10 to 50 per cent lower tissue oxygen levels, compared with non-diabetic patients. This is incorrect. Diabetic patients have 10 to 15 per cent lower tissue oxygen levels, compared with non-diabetic patients. We are sorry for the error.

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Getting clean water in Singapore is as easy as turning on the tap, yet retail outlets are awash with a wide array of bottled water. Data from research firm Euro- monitor International shows the thirst for bottled water here is growing. Consumers spent $134 million on it in 2015, nearly 24 per cent more than in 2010.

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Unheard of only a generation ago, bottled water has become a ubiquitous part of the American experience. Many people keep one with them at all times, going through several per day. Drinking bottled water certainly is healthier for your body than soda or other sugary drinks, and it's definitely convenient, but habitually buying bottled water can hurt your wallet and the planet.

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The main selling point of bottled water is the convenience. It's comforting to have a ready supply of drinking water with you when you're in the car, hiking in the mountains, out for a run or anywhere that water is not easily accessible. Without bottled water, many people may turn to sugar-laden sodas and juices to quench an inconvenient thirst. Bottled water is a healthier alternative when it comes to staying hydrated on the go.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulates the production of bottled water, so you can be sure the water in that bottle is clean and free of contaminants. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regulates your tap water the same way, but clean tap water is not always available. After natural disasters, water lines may be disrupted and water treatment plants may be temporarily offline, meaning that the water supply coming into your home may be contaminated or completely nonexistent. In these cases, bottled water can be a lifesaver.

Depending on the size of the bottle and the brand, bottled water varies dramatically in price. The one thing that is constant is that it always costs more than filling a glass at your sink. When you buy a bottle of water, the water itself only costs a few cents -- the rest of the money goes toward packaging, shipping, advertising and other administrative costs, with about 25 percent to 30 percent left over as profit for the manufacturer. The Natural Resources Defense Council says bottled water is more expensive than milk, wine or oil.

The biggest problem with bottled water is the waste. When the water's gone, the bottle remains. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation says that Americans used 31 billion bottles of water in 2006, and the bottles used in New York alone would reach the moon if they were stacked. Ninety percent of water bottles end up in the trash, wasting the energy and materials it took to make them, as well as landfill space and the resources necessary to make new bottles. Recycle your empty water bottles, and purchase a reusable water bottle to refill from the tap to save money and the environment.

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About this film

The Story of Bottled Water, released on March 22, 2010 (World Water Day), employs the Story of Stuff style to tell the story of manufactured demand-how you get Americans to buy more than half a billion bottles of water every week when it already flows virtually free from the tap. Over five minutes, the film explores the bottled water industry's attacks on tap water and its use of seductive, environmental-themed advertising to cover up the mountains of plastic waste it produces. The film concludes with a call for viewers to make a personal commitment to avoid bottled water and support public investment in clean, available tap water for all.

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The Story of Bottled Water was co-created and released by The Story of Stuff Project and a coalition of partners, including Corporate Accountability International, Food & Water Watch, Polaris Institute, Pacific Institute and Environmental Working Group. The movie was produced by Free Range Studios.

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Plastic bottles are preferred material for various packaging materials such as beverages, detergents, and much more. Polyethylene is a type of plastic that is flexible as far as production is concerned. Moreover, it has excellent toughness and energy-efficient. The following are some benefits of plastic bottles you should know:

Rugged and safe

Plastic bottles are more favored as compared to glass containers. This is because they are considered to be resilient to damage. If they drop down, they are not going to shatter or smash into little pieces. This makes packaging safer to handle. The tough build lowers risk of the bottle leaking or bursting. This makes it useful when transporting or shipping items in cartons. Moreover, they are resistant to chemicals.

Various shapes

You can easily mold plastic material into the right size or shape. This is important as it improves its appearance and all-around use. For example, you can customize the bottles with measurement marks, an integral handle, and pouring lips to match particular needs of users. The plastic material is quite easy to use. Also, during the manufacturing, you can add vibrant colors or even make it translucent. The factor that coloring agents are mixed during manufacturing means that the color cannot be washed off.

Low cost

Plastic is a cost-effective material to be used as storage material when you compare it to other options such as glass, metal, and wood. Thus, it can be made in a wide range of quantities to bring down the cost.

Energy savings

The fact that plastic bottles are lightweight makes it quite easy to ship the product and offer useful savings in energy and costs. Moreover, their melting point is quite low as compared to a wide range of materials such as glass. This means that manufacturing process utilizes less energy.

Recyclable material

The majority of plastic bottles can be recycled after use or once their life-cycle is complete. In fact, the material can be recycled to make other items such as carpet fibers, pillow stuffing, and tote bags. Moreover, recycled plastics can be used in beverage bottles and containers.

Plastic bottles are widely used to pack or carry a lot of products. These bottles are adaptable as they can be sterilized and filled. When you buy plastic bottles at cheaper or discounted rates, you are bound to save a lot of money. When you lower the packaging cost, you increase the profit.

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Water is vital for life and is an essential nutrient. Nutrients are substances in food and drink that are utilized by your body in metabolic and/or sustaining functions. Essential nutrients are those that must be consumed regularly, as your body does not produce the amount needed without utilizing external sources in the form of dietary intake. Deprivation of water will kill an individual faster than being deprived of any other nutrient. This important liquid is a vital component of most major body processes.

Lubricant

A primary function of water is to serve as a lubricant. For example, it is found in saliva and is a substantial component in the fluid surrounding joints. Water is also in and surrounding body structures such as the brain, spinal cord and eyes. The water layer helps protect and cushion these vulnerable areas from shock and trauma that could otherwise cause significant damage.

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Body Temperature Regulation

Water is an important agent in body temperature regulation. The human body cannot function unless this is maintained within a certain range. Water helps achieve this in two ways. Since water is slow to change temperature and is efficient at storing heat, the amount of water in the body composition, 60 to 75 percent, is a natural temperature regulator. Another way this nutrient is used by the body for this purpose is through the process of perspiration. As water evaporates from the skin, the body is cooled.

Important for Chemical Reaction

Protein and carbohydrates are two nutrients necessary for healthy body functioning. They provide energy and are vital for growth and development. However, these two substances are useless to the body without water. Water enables a chemical reaction to occur which results in protein and carbohydrates becoming absorbable and usable by the body.

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Transportation

Water is essential in the body's transportation system. Nutrients and other necessary elements must be sent to all parts of the body in order to ensure functioning of every single body process, from respiration to muscle movement to digestion and waste removal. Without water as the movement medium, the body would not function.

How to Stay Hydrated

Because water is vitally necessary for your body to function properly, it's important to stay well-hydrated. The average person should drink around eight 8-ounce glasses of water per day, although this can vary. You may need to drink more fluids if you exercise, are pregnant or are experiencing very warm weather. As a rule of thumb, drink a glass of water or another beverage during meals and between meals. Also, drink water before, during and after a workout.

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Note that all beverages and foods contain some water and will help keep you hydrated. Foods like watermelon, spinach and celery are especially high in water content, providing needed fluids to keep you hydrated. If you aren't thirsty, though, and have pale urine, don't over-hydrate yourself. Drinking too much water can actually be life-threatening.

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Published in recognition of World Water Day, a video called The Story of Bottled Water (at right, on top), made its debut on YouTube this week, using animation and snappy narration to convey what its makers consider to be the evils of bottled water.

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Where do we start? Okay, put your hand up if you are happy to pay more than 1,000 times over the cost for anything. No hands showing? Now put your hand up if you would buy a bottle of something down at the shops for $3.50 that you can get for free with no effort. No hands showing? Well our hands should be up - this is what millions of us do every day. How did this happen?

This is what we do with water in Australia. Australians purchased over 726 millions litres of water in 2015. 1 The average cost of the most popular bottled water in Australia is $2.75 per litre. Therefore Australians may have spent up to $2 billion dollars on bottled water in 2015. ²

Bottled water has to be pumped out of the ground, packaged, transported and chilled before it gets to us. This creates over 60,000 tons of greenhouses gases a year in Australia alone. ³ Australia imports water from Fiji and even from some places as far as Italy and France. Do you think this is wasteful?

The manufacture and transport of the plastic bottles for all this water requires over 460,000 barrels of oil. ⁴ Less than 40% of these bottles are recycled; the balance ends up in landfill or in our waterways. ⁷

Recycling 41 plastic bottles saves enough energy to run a fridge for 1 hour or a computer for 17 hours. ⁵ Recycling makes a big difference; the more we recycle the less raw materials we use.

When Australia was first introduced to bottled water in the late 1980s, we all thought it was a joke. Us Aussies would never be so foolish as to buy bottled water. Well, the joke is on us! In a triumph of marketing over reason we are buying bottled water in droves!

Where does all this bottled water come from? Clean, peaceful rivers and bubbling mountain brooks as depicted on the bottles? Not so much. It's mostly bore water pumped from the ground at almost zero cost.

Back to the tap!

How about getting back to the tap? This is a growing movement that is gaining momentum - from Paris to San Francisco, to Melbourne, to big towns to tiny towns, to restaurants and to schools. Growing numbers of people are ditching bottled water and returning to the humble tap. Is this a radical move or simply the way forward?

In some places, bottled water is actually being banned, and instead people are being asked to bring a reusable container to the tap instead. Some are bringing back the old-fashioned glass or mug (if you haven't seen one for a while, it's a receptacle with a hole at one end that you fill up with liquid). Some even come with lovely designs or wacky slogans. Some of us feel we need filtered water, and there are a host of filter jug systems available or you can get a filter fitted to your kitchen tap.

Are you going to go back to the tap? Just remember, a simple change can make a big difference.

Bottled Water - Did you know?

* It takes up to 3-7 litres of water and one litre of oil to produce one litre of bottled water. 6,7

* A recent Sydney Morning Herald article showed Many taste tests have shown most consumers can't taste the difference between bottled and tap ²

* Bottles used to package water take over 1,000 years to bio-degrade and if incinerated, they produce toxic fumes. ⁷

* Most water bottles end in landfill. ⁷

* The average Australian drinks 30 litres of bottled water per year. ²

* Australians buy more then 118,000 tonnes of plastic drink bottles a year. ¹⁰

* It takes 8 years to recoup the cost of a bottle of water by refilling the bottle with tap water. ¹¹

* Water bottlers (Coke & Schweppes) of Australia are fighting against legislation for a container deposit scheme. What? The system has worked very well in South Australia for 35 years. NSW will have a similar scheme that should start in July 2017. ¹¹

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1) https://www.businessinsider.com.au/bottled-water-costs-2000x-more-than-tap-2013-7, https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2015/jun/01/should-i-stop-drinking-bottled-water, https://www.smh.com.au/business/consumer-affairs/bottled-water-producer-admits-consumers-paying-for-plastic-not-pure-safe-water-20160715-gq6oif.html.

2) https://www.smh.com.au/business/consumer-affairs/bottled-water-boom-why-australians-are-paying-more-per-litre-than-for-milk-and-petrol-20160506-goo1h1.html.

3) https://www.westernportwater.com.au/aussies-encouraged-to-give-up-bottled-water-during-buy-nothing-new-month/

4) https://www.theguardian.com/sustainable-business/2015/jul/09/bottled-water-shipped-halfway-round-world-madness, https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1748-9326/4/1/014009/pdf;jsessionid=00E8DBB2D6F64F73A917E6C9703CF67B.c5.iopscience.cld.iop.org

5) https://www.clarence.nsw.gov.au/cp_themes/metro/page.asp?p=DOC-TCC-15-16-18

6) https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2008/feb/10/water.foodanddrink

7) https://thewaterproject.org/bottled-water/bottled_water_wasteful, https://www.belmont.edu/green/bottled_water.html

8) https://southeastwater.com.au/Residential/Pages/WaterPricesCharges.aspx

9) https://www.cleanup.org.au/PDF/au/pro-‐forma-‐media-‐release-‐cuad.pdf, https://cleanupaustralia.wordpress.com/2010/05/17/bottled-‐water-‐%E2%80%93-‐the-‐silent-‐assassin/

10) https://www.mq.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0007/22669/139582.pdf

11) https://theconversation.com/container-deposit-schemes-work-so-why-is-industry-still-opposed-59599, https://www.abc.net.au/btn/story/s2321538.htm, http://www.greenpeace.org/australia/en/news/oceans/The-benefits-and-well-benefits-Your-12-step-guide-to-effective-recycling-in-Australia/

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Where do we start? Okay, put your hand up if you are happy to pay more than 1,000 times over the cost for anything. No hands showing? Now put your hand up if you would buy a bottle of something down at the shops for $3.50 that you can get for free with no effort.

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Once, most Americans got their water only from the tap. On the job, after a workout, or just about any time, Americans are now consuming bottled water in record numbers--a whopping 5 billion gallons in 2001.

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One of the most important aspects of staying healthy is to keep your body hydrated by drinking enough water. When it comes to drinking water, we stress on purifying it but do you ever stop to think about how you are storing your water? The vessel in which water is stored in not only contains it but also interacts with it and influences the chemical elements in it. In the old days, water was stored in earthen matkas but today, water bottles have become more popular. These bottles are commonly made of glass or plastic both of which can be harmful in the long run. Instead, Ayurveda suggests the use of copper vessels to store water. Here are a few reasons for this.
Plastic vs Glass vs Copper
One of the chemical elements present in all plastic bottles is Bisphenol A or BPA. This chemical has been linked to a number of diseases including cancer. They also contain a number of other toxins that are gradually absorbed by the water inside the bottle. Exposure to BPA when pregnant can lead to a woman giving birth to an underweight baby. This chemical can also affect the development of the brain and behaviour. Disposable mineral water bottles should never be reused for this reason. Plastic bottles also absorb odors and tend to leak after repeated use.

The glass is an inert material and hence when used to store water, does not influence it in any way. The two things you should look for, if you choose to buy glass bottles is that they are lead and cadmium free. However, glass bottles are not cheap and have a tendency to crack or break. Once broken, these bottles cannot be reused.

Copper also influences the chemical balance in the water. However, this does not harm the body in any way, but in fact, has a number of benefits. Copper acts as a natural sterilizer and has an oligodynamic effect on water stored in it. It has the ability to destroy a number of harmful pathogens that are commonly found in water. Copper is an element needed by the body and drinking water stored in a copper vessel supplies our body's daily copper requirement.

Copper can also help regulate cholesterol, heart rate and blood pressure levels. Copper has also been associated with an ability to regulate thyroid functioning, ease joint pains, improve fertility, heal internal wounds, help in hemoglobin synthesis and in maintaining the proper acid-alkaline balance in our bodies. A copper bottle may seem a little expensive when you buy it but there is no chance of breakage. Hence, if handled properly, a copper bottle can last a lifetime.

From the given arguments it is clear that using a copper vessel is the best way to store water. If you wish to discuss any specific problem, you can consult an ayurveda.

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One of the most important aspects of staying healthy is to keep your body hydrated by drinking enough water. When it comes to drinking water, we stress on purifying it but do you ever stop to think about how you are storing your water?

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What are the Benefits of Plastic Bottle Recycling?

Plastic makes up at least 16% of all solid waste in the United States, and plastic bottles are a significant part of that. Americans use tens of billions of plastic water bottles per year, and unfortunately, a large majority of them wind up in landfills or as pollution. For this reason, recycling plastic bottles is more important than ever.
Some of the benefits of plastic bottle recycling include:

Reduced landfill usage. Plastic makes up a large amount of the waste found in landfills, where it accumulates and never properly degrades. Nearly all of the plastic material ever created still exists in some form because plastic takes hundreds of years to decompose. By recycling your company's plastic bottles, you can help ensure that they do not take up more of this limited space.

Reduced pollution. Plastic pollution is becoming an increasingly large problem worldwide. Plastic accounts for roughly 90% of the pollution in the ocean, most notably the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, or Pacific Trash Vortex, a large concentration of mostly plastic solid waste in the Pacific Ocean. This pollution is highly damaging to natural resources and wildlife. Plastic bottle recycling ensures that your company's plastic bottles will not contribute to this growing problem.

Energy conservation. The production of plastic uses up a large amount of energy and natural resources, including natural gas, water, and petroleum. Recycling and reusing plastic material help conserve these resources. Recycled plastic bottles are used in the creation of many products, including clothing, carpeting, and, increasingly, new plastic bottles and containers.

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Plastic makes up at least 16% of all solid waste in the United States, and plastic bottles are a significant part of that. Americans use tens of billions of plastic water bottles per year, and unfortunately, a large majority of them wind up in landfills or as pollution.