By Theodora Filis Bottled water is fresh from the mountains and induces health. Not! P ictures of mountains or nature on bottled water labels are not only misleading, it is also contradictory to the industry as a whole. There is no relationship between the image on your water bottle and the source of the water. The bottled water industry is loosely regulated, and water sources are not clearly or consistently revealed on product labels. Don’t be taken in by the pretty pictures. Bottled water isn't special. It’s just water. Plastic bottles (even BPA-free ones) can leach chemicals into your water. Bottled water companies increasingly use BPA-free plastic, but other potentially harmful chemicals are still present in plastic bottles, and they can leach into the water if exposed to heat or left to sit for long periods of time. Although both tap and bottled water have pros and cons, tap water is generally the better option. It's less expensive, more environmentally friendly, and l...
It is imperative we all pay attention to the impact of our collective and personal actions on the environment. During the next decade, our global community will be unable to deal effectively with the formidable environmental challenges posed by decades of environmental mismanagement. I hope you question and research everything.