Special Earth Day Feature: The Truth About Bottled Water
What You Can Do to Help
Now that you know about the known and potential hazards of bottled water, you’re probably wondering what you can do to protect our environment and reap the cost savings. Here are a few simple tasks to help you save money, reduce your carbon footprint, reduce waste in our oceans and soil, and help prevent animals from ingesting harmful plastics:
- If you are concerned about the cleanliness of your tap water, buy a filter for your sink or buy a pitcher that filters the water for you.
- Instead of using disposable water bottles, buy a reusable water bottle. There are many types out there such as stainless steel, aluminum, BPA-free plastic, and glass. Find one that best fits your needs.
- If and when you do have to use disposable water bottles, make sure to recycle them.
- Finally, share this new knowledge with others around you and encourage them to make these simple changes with you. After all, it’s easier to make a change when your friends are supporting you!
Bonus: Cute Reusable Water Bottles
Finally, to help you make the switch, here are a few of my favorite reusable water bottles:
Product Information: Top Row: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Bottom Row: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Not only are these bottles adorable, but they are also eco-friendly! Here, I featured stainless steel (1,2,6,10), aluminum (8), BPA-free plastic (3,4,5), and even glass (7,9) reusable water bottles.
Which one to choose? There are tons of options out there and I know when I bought mine it was somewhat overwhelming. When making this purchase, think about what features will best fit your needs. How much water do you want your bottle to store? Do you want it to have a filtration system built in? What activities will you use this water bottle for? Do you want a spout to drink from? Considering each of these factors will help you decide which reusable water bottle is best for you.