Tag Archives: bottled water
Tap Project 2009 – PSA-a-thon Series
Folks, it’s that time again. Time for another Public Service Announcement for the PSA-a-thon Series. Our fourth PSA in the series couldn’t be more timely. This PSA recognizes the upcoming TAP Project by UNICEF during World Water Week from March … Continue reading
Filed under drinking water, outreach, sustainability, united nations, water availability
Greenwashing and Water Advertisements: EnviroMedia Greenwashing Index
Have you ever seen an advertisement for a product claiming to be environmentally sustainable? Has an advertisement like the one below (by Nestle) ever convinced you that a product is good for the environment? Above Photo Courtesy: EnviroMedia Greenwashing Index … Continue reading
Filed under drinking water, drought, economy, outreach, photos
Quarter of Crude, Please
A friend asked me the other day, “did you know that it takes about quarter of a bottle of oil to produce one bottle of water?” I didn’t, and he was right. His simple statement, and I found myself pondering this fact. … Continue reading
Filed under drinking water, economy, international, investments, outreach, water treatment
Bottlemania: How Water Went on Sale and Why We Bought It
A new book, Bottlemania by Elizabeth Royt, will focus on the complications of bottled water in today’s society. It will be available on May 13, 2008. The book will address questions such as: “Who owns our water? What happens when a bottled-water company stakes a claim on your town’s … Continue reading
Filed under drinking water, outreach, sustainability, water privitization, water trade
Bottled Water – Guilty as Charged
Yes, I, water-advocate and self-proclaimed conservationist, am guilty as charged. I had a thing for bottled water. Disgusted by the thought of chlorine and offended by the intrusion of fluoride, bottled water always seemed the better alternative. Fresher, convenient, crisp, … Continue reading
Filed under sustainability
National Geographic and DOW Chemical Company Water Map. A diametric statement?
An interactive map on the National Geographic Website highlights countries around the world and describes water issues each face. However, this map is actually an “advertising supplement” funded by DOW Chemical Company, and it also highlights some type of environmental … Continue reading
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