plastic bottles

Green Tip of the Week
Choose tap water over bottled water whenever possible

· Invest in a safe, reusable water bottle. Metal (aluminum or steel) bottles work best, as they do not allow for the growth of mold or bacteria, and unlike their plastic counterparts, do not release harmful chemicals.
· Use a water filter at home if the taste of your tap water is not up to par.
· If you have to use bottled water, be sure to recycle the bottle.

Did you know?

• Switching to tap water can save you $250 per year. In 2008, Americans spent more than $11 billion on bottled water.
• Drinking bottled water boosts greenhouse gas emissions 46 times more than drinking water from the tap.
• An estimated 25 percent or more of bottled water is really just tap water in a bottle.
• Globally, 2.5 million plastic water bottles are thrown away every hour. In 2005, 2 million tons of plastic water bottles ended up in landfills – this is $1 billion worth of plastic.
• If you live in the US, click here to find your drinking water quality report.