WATER BOTTLES
In this informational research pamphlet, I sought to communicate shocking information about the harm of disposable water bottle usage and how you can help solve the problem.
In this informational research pamphlet, I sought to communicate shocking information about the harm of disposable water bottle usage and how you can help solve the problem.
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THERE’S NOTHING REFRESHING ABOUT
<strong>WATER</strong> <strong>BOTTLES</strong><br />
ARE KILLING<br />
OUR PLANET.<br />
Water is a natural resource everything alive needs for survival, yet we<br />
have made it a market in individually packaged containers that will sit on<br />
the Earth for generations to come. Though they are convinient at times,<br />
the mass amounts of plastic being produced (and thrown away after minimal<br />
time of usage) is having a large impact on global warming, occurring right<br />
now. The production of water bottles requires oil, gas, even more water<br />
than it takes to fill it, and space in landfills. It is estimated that by<br />
2050, there will be more plastic in the ocean by weight than fish and water<br />
bottles are a main contributer. Bottled water is significantly more<br />
expensive than filtered drinking water, yet yeilds the same quality.<br />
Purchasing what is already free but in single-use containers is both<br />
impractical and extremely damaging to our environment.
91%<br />
3X<br />
OF ALL <strong>WATER</strong> <strong>BOTTLES</strong><br />
ARE NOT RECYCLED<br />
They end up polluting the ocean or<br />
sitting in landfills where they<br />
will take more than 400 years<br />
to decompose.<br />
EVERY SINGLE SECOND<br />
1,000 <strong>BOTTLES</strong><br />
IT TAKES<br />
THE AMOUNT OF <strong>WATER</strong> IN A BOTTLE<br />
TO MAKE IT AS IT DOES TO FILL IT<br />
The production of water bottles uses<br />
and accessive amount of water itself,<br />
while 1/3 of the world is experiencing<br />
water shortages.<br />
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RECYCLING IS<br />
INEFFECTIVE.<br />
Recycled plastic still uses a significant amount of<br />
resources for production (water, gas for transportation,<br />
and manual labor)- it can only save 10% of the carbon<br />
impact compared to a new bottle.<br />
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IF YOU FILL A BOTTLE<br />
1/4 FULL<br />
THATS THE AMOUNT OF OIL IT TOOK TO PRODUCE THE BOTTLE.<br />
Water bottles are made of a petrolium extract, requiring<br />
huge amounts of fossil fuels to produce and transport.<br />
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OF THE COST OF <strong>WATER</strong> <strong>BOTTLES</strong><br />
IS ACTUALLY SPENT ON THE <strong>WATER</strong> ITSELF.<br />
The other 90% is used on packaging,<br />
marketing, and shipping.
HOW CAN YOU HELP?<br />
REFUSE.<br />
SAVE MONEY. HELP THE ENVIRONMENT. BUY A REUSABLE BOTTLE.<br />
Reusable water bottles come in countless brands and styles with various<br />
features to cater to your specific needs. Plastic disposable water bottles<br />
do not provide insulation nor the ability to fill up with ice as reusable<br />
bottles do. Carrying around a reusable bottle will also encourage you to<br />
drink more water for a healthier lifestyle - keep the Earth (and yourself)<br />
in good condition!<br />
TOP RATED REUSABLE <strong>WATER</strong> <strong>BOTTLES</strong>:<br />
1. HYDRO FLASK STAINLESS<br />
STEEL <strong>WATER</strong> BOTTLE<br />
insulation<br />
variety of sizes and colors<br />
solid warrenty<br />
2. NALGENE TRITAN BPA-FREE<br />
<strong>WATER</strong> BOTTLE<br />
sturdy<br />
easy to clean<br />
holds a ton of water and ice<br />
3. PURIFYOU PREMIUM GLASS<br />
<strong>WATER</strong> BOTTLE<br />
durable, lightweight glass<br />
silicone sleeves for grip<br />
BPA-free (free from chemicals)<br />
4. SIMPLE MODERN SUMMIT<br />
<strong>WATER</strong> BOTTLE<br />
insulation<br />
interchangable lids<br />
affordable alternative to<br />
Hydro Flask
THE <strong>WATER</strong> BOTTLE YOU LAST USED WILL OUTLIVE YOUR<br />
GREAT, GREAT, GREAT, GREAT, GREAT, GREAT, GREAT,<br />
GREAT, GREAT, GREAT, GRANDCHILDREN.<br />
PLASTIC IS KILLING OUR PLANET. REFUSE <strong>WATER</strong> <strong>BOTTLES</strong>.
SOURCES:<br />
“Bottled Water Facts.” Ban the Bottle,<br />
www.banthebottle.net/bottled-water-facts/.<br />
“Plastic Water Bottle Pollution: Where Do All of Those Water Bottles End<br />
Up?” Live Life Healthy, 1 Mar. 2017, waterbottles.healthyhuman<br />
life.com/plastic-water-bottle-pollution-plastic-bottles-end/.<br />
Patrick, Katie. “21 Reasons Why Plastic Bottles Ruin Everything: Recycling<br />
Won't Fix It, Zero Waste Will.” The Huffington Post, TheHuffington<br />
Post.com, 7 Dec. 2017, www.huffingtonpost.com/katie-patrick/21-rea<br />
sons-why-plastic-bo_b_12848918.html.<br />
KOBY OTSUKA DESMA 154 SPRING 2018
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