What's Stupid About Bottled Water?

A better title might be, 'What's Not Stupid About Bottled Water'. I found this video at EnjoyBottledWater.  It's disingenuous. Surprised?

Give it a view. 

 

The spokeswoman talks about politicians attempting to ban bottled water. She's right;  the newspaper stories they flash pertain to prohibiting bottled water at city council meetings or for staffers, not complete bans.

Then the video switches to disaster situations where the bottled water industry used some of its profits to provide water. That's nice. I don't think politicians would refer to the use of bottled water in such situations as 'stupid', 'wasteful' or 'reckless'. But use of bottled water is stupid when you have perfectly good tap water available.

As for EPA recommending bottled water for people with compromised immune systems, get the complete story here. 

As for Hidell-Eyster, the firm that spokesmanWilliam Hidell heads, it consults for the bottled water industry.

And while we're at it - so what's so good about goodbye? Apologies to purists - here's the original.

"You know what's stupid about bottled water? It's stupid that Americans are buying their own water that companies get for free. It has nothing to do with the environment and everything to do with common sense. Some bottled waters cost as much as $9 per gallon! What kind of an idiot pays that much for water?" - comment on the YouTube site.

"Of course it's not "wasteful and stupid" to drink bottled water in the face of a disaster or water contamination. That's NOT what the politicians are referring to. The issue is not wasting water, it's wasting the plastic that bottled water comes in. Even though they are recyclable, the majority of people (just ask, or look, around) will NOT recycle. Plus, plastic bottles are NOT safe to reuse. Heated, they release elements of BPA, toxins that are leaked into the next liquid put in the bottle." - comment on the YouTube site.

Comments

[Jim]

Bottled water - hilarious, that's the power of marketing, makes an already stupid society even dumber, makes people throw common sense right out the window.

[Jane Lazgin]

Here's to water, a simple, refreshing drink! It's always smart to encourage healthy hydration -- whether bottled or tap water -- especially when Americans are trying to manage their weight. Our choice often depends on accessibility.

P.S. Oops, full disclosure. I work for Nestle Waters, the bottled water people. I'm glad we can help making healthy beverage choices easier. Remember to recycle!

[Ken Lanfear]

It all in the perspective and situation. If you're using bottled water as a substitute for perfectly good tap water, you're hurting the environment and wasting your money. If you're at a bar or party and having fancy bottled water instead of "one more for the road," you might be a responsible citizen.