Benefits of Reusable Water Bottles

I have always been a huge fan of reusable water bottles because they are so much better for the environment than the plastic ones you buy at the store. Water is a ubiquitous product so why would be pay money ship it all over the world to drink. Not to mention how many food miles are accumulated by shipping water around the globe, and oh-by-the-way it is shipped in plastic containers which never decompose once thrown into our landfills. Did you realize that we pay more for a gallon of bottled water than we do for a gallon of gasoline. Please consider using a reusable bottle like one pictured below.

I found the below article from Greeniacs website that solidifies my reasons for using reusable products, and I wanted to share it with my readers. I would say that these facts don’t just apply to water bottles but also to drinking cup, disposable plates, coffee cups, etc.




Cost of Reusable Water Bottles
You'll actually be saving money! Bottled water is a $100 billion a year industry and consumers can pay up to $10 per gallon for bottled water. Bottled water can be more expensive than gasoline; and why pay so much for bottled water when safe and reliable drinking water is available virtually for free from your faucet.

BENEFITS for the Environment:
The most commonly used plastic in the production of plastic bottles is petroleum-based polyethylene terephthalate (PET). Manufacturing these bottles requires an estimated 47 million gallons of oil each year. In fact, in the United States alone, 1.5 million barrels of oil are used annually in the production of plastic bottles. That's enough to fuel 100,000 cars for one year! In addition, the water intended for bottling is often routed away from its natural source, removing it from small towns and farmers who rely on it for their livelihood.
The global distribution of bottled water creates yet another environmental hazard. The trucks, airplanes, and boats on which the water travels consume even more fossil fuels, while simultaneously causing air pollution and global warming. Although bottles made from PET are recyclable, the Container Recycling Institute estimates only 21% of plastic bottles are recycled in the United States. This fills up our landfills with bottles that can take up to 1,000 years to biodegrade.


BENEFITS for Your Wallet:
Compared to the very affordable price of tap water, your bottled water costs you a bundle - sometimes up to 10,000 times more than your tap water. With prices ranging from $5 to $10 per gallon, bottled water costs more than gasoline! Bottled water is a $100 billion a year industry, even though for a fraction of that price, everybody in the world could enjoy safe and clean drinking water. Those who enjoy the convenience of bottled water should consider buying a reusable water bottle that could prove to be even more convenient! Rather than lugging along multiple water bottles, you only need to carry one reusable bottle with you, which can be refilled as many times as you please.