What are the environmental effects of bottled water?

Bottled water is essentially wasteful. Learn about the environmental impact of packaging water. Discover the true cost of bottled water. read more

Of course the water bottle you don't buy isn't going to end up with them, but everything is interconnected, from trade policies and use of fossil fuels, to environmental impact and irrigation, and ultimately damage to food-producing industries like agriculture and fisheries. read more

The environmental cost of the massive consumption of bottled water has led some U.S. and Canadian local governments to consider a ban its sale. While this seems an extreme response, the scientific concerns are well-founded, and the facts may surprise you. read more

The Effects of Bottled Water on the Environment It is hard to argue the fact that waste management has become a large problem in the world, with landfills growing to enormous sizes and recycling rates remaining dismally low. read more

Environment Impacts of a Plastic Water Bottle during various stages of its life: Manufacture: Plastic bottles are made from a petroleum product known as polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and they require huge amounts of fossil fuels to both make and transport them. read more