The Truth about Bottled Water: Myths vs. Facts

Delve into the myths and facts surrounding bottled water with informative slides debunking misconceptions. Discover the true cost comparison between bottled water and tap water, as well as the safety regulations of public water versus bottled water. Uncover why making the switch to a reusable bottle can not only benefit your wallet but also the environment. Learn how to access more resources and information on sustainability practices. Challenge the belief that bottled water is safer and explore the insights shared in these engaging slides.

• Bottled water
• Tap water
• Sustainability
• Environmental impact
• Myth vs. fact

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1. Slide Information (Not to be posted with bulletin board) Thanks for using these pre-made slides! You can obviously change the design of the slides and color scheme if you desire If you need any more info about anything on this slide, go to the website bgsu.edu/sustainability because there is tons more info there If you have any questions please just ask! Contact BG Sustainability: Dr. Nick Hennessey greenbg@bgsu.edu 419-372-9949 I hope you enjoy our resources!

2. DITCH DITCH THE THE BOTTLE BOTTLE

4. The True Cost of Bottled Water The True Cost of Bottled Water On average, bottled water costs about On average, bottled water costs about $10 per gallon gallon. . Tap water costs less than Tap water costs less than $0.01 per gallon Do the math: Bottled water is, on average, Do the math: Bottled water is, on average, 1,000 times more expensive 1,000 times more expensive than tap water! For about $10 each, you can purchase a 16 For about $10 each, you can purchase a 16- - ounce or 32 ounce or 32- -ounce Nalgene bottle, saving ounce Nalgene bottle, saving you hundreds of dollars a year on bottled you hundreds of dollars a year on bottled water. water. $10 per $0.01 per gallon. . than tap water!

5. Bottled Water is Safer FALSE! Bottled Water is Safer FALSE! A report by Food And Water Watch says that A report by Food And Water Watch says that almost almost half half of all bottled water is derived of all bottled water is derived from from tap water 47.8% tap water 47.8% (in 2009), to be exact. (in 2009), to be exact. Heavy hitters like Pepsi's Aquafina (in 2001, Heavy hitters like Pepsi's Aquafina (in 2001, 13 percent of the market) and Nestle Pure 13 percent of the market) and Nestle Pure Life were forced to change their labels a few Life were forced to change their labels a few years ago to accurately describe where their years ago to accurately describe where their water came from: water came from: public water sources public water sources. .

6. Bottled Water is Safer FALSE! Bottled Water is Safer FALSE! In the U.S., public water is regulated by the In the U.S., public water is regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which requires which requires multiple daily tests multiple daily tests for bacteria and makes results available to the bacteria and makes results available to the public. The Food and Drug Administration, public. The Food and Drug Administration, which regulates bottled water, only requires which regulates bottled water, only requires weekly testing weekly testing and does not share its and does not share its findings with the EPA or the public findings with the EPA or the public for

7. Bottled Water Fun Facts Bottled Water Fun Facts Making bottles to meet America s Making bottles to meet America s demand for bottled water uses more than demand for bottled water uses more than 17 million barrels 17 million barrels of oil annually, enough to fuel 1.3 million cars for a year. enough to fuel 1.3 million cars for a year. of oil annually, And that s not even including the oil And that s not even including the oil used for transportation. used for transportation.

8. Bottled Water Fun Facts Bottled Water Fun Facts The recommended eight glasses of water a The recommended eight glasses of water a day, at U.S. tap rates equals about day, at U.S. tap rates equals about $.49 per year per year; that same amount of bottled ; that same amount of bottled water is about water is about $1,400 $.49 $1,400. . The energy we waste using bottled water The energy we waste using bottled water would be enough to power 190,000 homes. would be enough to power 190,000 homes.

9. Bottled Water Fun Facts Bottled Water Fun Facts Americans used about Americans used about 50 billion water bottles last year. However, the U.S. s water bottles last year. However, the U.S. s recycling rate for plastic is only 23 recycling rate for plastic is only 23 percent, which means percent, which means 38 billion bottles bottles more than $1 billion worth of more than $1 billion worth of plastic plastic are wasted each year. are wasted each year. 50 billion plastic plastic 38 billion water water

10. Bottled Water Fun Facts Bottled Water Fun Facts Last year, the average American used Last year, the average American used 167 167 disposable water bottles, but only disposable water bottles, but only recycled recycled 38 One water pitcher filter can effectively One water pitcher filter can effectively replace as much as 300 standard 16.9 replace as much as 300 standard 16.9- - ounce bottles. So you can get great ounce bottles. So you can get great- - tasting water without so much waste. tasting water without so much waste. 38. .

11. Cut out facts and place around board Fact #1. Fact #1. Bottles used to package water take over 1,000 years to bio-degrade and if incinerated, they produce toxic fumes. It is estimated that over 80% of all single- use water bottles used in the U.S. simply become "litter."

12. Cut out facts and place around board Fact #2. Fact #2. Recycling is only feasible in limited circumstances because only PET bottles can be recycled. All other bottles are discarded. Only 1 out of 5 bottles are sent to the recycle bin.

13. Cut out facts and place around board Fact #3. Fact #3. U.S. landfills are overflowing with 2 million tons of discarded water bottles alone. Fact #5. Fact #5. It is estimated that actually 3 liters of water is used to package 1 liter of bottled water.

14. Cut out facts and place around board Fact #1. Fact #1. Bottles used to package water take over 1,000 years to bio-degrade and if incinerated, they produce toxic fumes. It is estimated that over 80% of all single- use water bottles used in the U.S. simply become "litter."

15. Cut out facts and place around board Fact #4. Fact #4. It takes over 1.5 million barrels of oil to meet the demand of U.S. water bottle manufacturing. This amount of oil far exceeds the amount needed to power 100,000 for a year, which does not include fossil fuel and emissions costs of green house gases needed to transport the final product to market.

16. Bottle Filling Stations Bottle Filling Stations Hayes Hall lobby Olscamp near bathroom Falcon Heights lobby Perry Field House lobby Offenhauer lobby Rec Center @ every water fountain McDonald lobby Kreischer A/B lobby BTSU Across from Info Desk and 2nd floor near theater Kreischer C/D lobby Business Admin Harshman A/B lobby Conklin lobby Founders lobby Kohl lobby Centennial lobby

19. Sources Sources http://www.collegefashion.net/uncategorized/specia l-earth-day-feature-the-truth-about-bottled-water/ http://www.banthebottle.net/bottled-water-facts/ http://thewaterproject.org/bottled_water_wasteful http://www.businessinsider.com/facts-bottled- water-industry-2011-10?op=1