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> B/c of above reason. Just fill a bottle. If that's too much - then this is an indicator of mental decline. That a pretty heavy handed value judgment, made se
by new299 9y ago
> B/c of above reason. Just fill a bottle. If that's too much - then this is an indicator of mental decline.
That a pretty heavy handed value judgment, made seemingly without any consideration that people have differing requirements and lifestyles. It might not be easy, for example, to wash a water container while traveling. Which it may be wise to do daily [1].
Suggesting that everyone who drinks bottled water is in mental decline to me seems unjustified.
[1] http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/wait-youre-supposed-to-wash-your-water-bottle-how-often_us_57a357b2e4b04414d1f3bf3a http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/wait-youre-supposed-to-w...
- blubb-fish 9y agowashing a water container every day? using a water container with water is using and cleaning at the same time. and lifestyle is no excuse for living lavishly and inconsiderate or wasting resources.
- new299 9y agoDid you read the article? It suggests that rinsing with water only does not sufficiently remove germs, you should wash with soap. What you consider wasteful is a personal view. You might consider buying a new mobile phone or computer to be "not wasteful". Others might consider these things entirely unnecessary. That's fine, in general we get to make those decisions on a personal basis. It doesn't seem reasonable to say someone is "lavishly inconsiderate and wasteful" for buying a bottle of water but not for buying a mobile phone...
- blubb-fish 9y ago> for buying a bottle of water but not for buying a mobile phone... I didn't say I wouldn't say that. If somebody buys a new smartphone several times a year then this would also apply. and germs and their relevance is not a subjective subject. the objective criteria is whether they have a negative impact or not. just b/c there are germs that doesn't mean something is bad. germs are everywhere. but obsessing over artificial cleanliness is also a neurotic feature of many people from industrial cultures.
- tzs 9y agoYou think that's bad? There are people who regularly wash the towels they use to dry off after bathing! Think about it--when you step out of the shower or tub, you are at that moment probably the cleanest thing in your house. Therefore being used to dry you will make the towels cleaner, not get them dirty. (Yes, I ripped this off: http://dilbert.com/strip/1995-11-24 http://dilbert.com/strip/1995-11-24 )
- gamad 9y agoExactly right. If you refill an used bottle and leave it in your car for a few days, it will turn green from whatever's living in it. A new unopened bottle will sit for months. I use bottled water. I may refill it the same day if I see a tap, but I'll toss it and pick up a new bottle the next day, or that afternoon.