Just think if every one stopped buying bottle water that will equal millions saved plastic from the land fields. So free yourself from the bottled water habit and you will save the planet.
NALGENE Tritan OTG BPA-Free Water Bottle,Slate Blue
Drink tap water by refilling your own reusable bottles and you will benefit in 5 ways:
1. You will save money roughly $400 a year
2. Bottle water uses too much energy than tap water-depending on how far the water must travel to get you
3. Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by keeping at least 2.5 million tons of CO2 out of the atmosphere
4.You will save the nonrenewable fossil fuels used in making plastic
Tap water is good for your health-Remember tap water is by far more regulated in the USA than bottle water. According to the Environmental Working Group tests from 10 of the top brands found bacteria and toxic chemicals.
You can save yourself the agony of buying bottled water by installing filters from Brita, Pur or Zero water.
Brita 35503 Pitcher Replacement Water Filter Cartridges, 3-Pack
PUR CRF-950Z 2-Stage Water Pitcher Replacement Filter, 3-Pack
ZeroWater ZJ-003 Filtration Water Cooler Bottle with Electronic Tester, Filters Included
Find a Safe Bottle For Your Tap Water
Choose reusable drink bottles made from:
1. Tampered glass -baby bottle
2. Stainless-steel beverage bottle
3. Reusable bottles -
-bottles with high-density polyethylene(HDPE #2)
-Low-density polyethylene (LDPE #4)
-Polypropylene (PP#5)
-Tritan coplyester (#7)
Avoid water bottles made from:
-Polycarbonate (PC#7) also known as lexan
-Disposable bottles made from polyethylene (PET or PETE #1)