DID YOU KNOW?
Bottled water is about 3,000% more expensive per gallon than tap water, yet it's often no safer or cleaner. [1]
STAY INFORMED
- The entire life cycle of bottled water uses fossil fuels, contributes to greenhouse gases, and wastes energy. From manufacturing to disposal, its environmental toll is steep. [1]
- More than 17 million barrels of oil are required each year to make the plastic for bottled water used in the U.S. alone — enough to fuel 1 million cars for a year. [1]
- 86% of plastic water bottles in the U.S. are not recycled. Most end up in landfills, waterways, or as litter. [1]
HELPFUL TIPS
1. Use Reusable Water Bottles
- Fill them with tap water or filtered water. This is one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to reduce plastic waste and conserve resources. [1]
2. Bottled Water Isn’t Necessarily Safer
- Tap water in most U.S. cities is subject to more stringent testing than bottled water. The FDA regulates bottled water, but the EPA has stricter standards for municipal water. [1]
3. Know Your Water Source
- The government requires detailed testing and public reporting of tap water quality. Bottled water companies are not held to the same transparency standards. [1]
SUSTAINABILITY REMINDER
Bottled water is convenient, but the hidden environmental costs are high. Reduce your impact by switching to reusable containers and supporting clean, accessible tap water. Every refill counts.