Drinking water
7 things you can do to Green Your Drinking water
It may be the most abundant resource on the planet, but H2O isn’t limitless or impervious to pollutants. Take the following steps to ensure your drinking water stays pure and plentiful.
Drink tap versus bottled water
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Drinking from the tap reduces the demand for petroleum-based plastic bottles, reduces the greenhouse gas emissions associated with plastic production and bottle transport, and saves money.
Use reusable water bottles
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Using refillable bottles, rather than single-use disposable bottles, keeps plastic out the landfill and money in your wallet.
Choose bio-bottled water
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If you do choose bottled water, opt for bio-bottles. Environmentally friendly bioplastic bottles are made from plant materials and can be composted.
Turn off the tap to save water
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Instead of running the tap while the water gets cold, plan ahead by putting a pitcher of water in the fridge so that it's cold when you need it.
Find out what's in your drinking water
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How clean is your drinking water? Whether you rely on a municipal or private water supply, find out if your tap water is safe to drink and how to keep it that way.
Support bottle bill legislation
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Container-deposit legislation dramatically increases the recycling rate of plastic bottles. Make a difference: Find out how you can support bottle bill legislation in your state.
Buy in bulk to reduce packaging waste
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If bottle water if the only option, go for super-sized bottles to ensure you minimize the amount of waste used to contain your H2O.
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