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Sure but on the other hand, let's say you buy a plastic bottle everyday (for water). There's ~ 6 billion people on earth, if everyone does that for 10 years...y
by bamboozled 4y ago
Sure but on the other hand, let's say you buy a plastic bottle everyday (for water). There's ~ 6 billion people on earth, if everyone does that for 10 years...you know, it's a big number: 2.136e+13 bottles, that's a lot.
The thing is, bottled water is convenient as shit, I religiously use a insulated water bottle to avoid this type of waste, and I suspect a lot of people do.
So I don't think reducing personal consumption is insignificant, although I agree with you.
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- earthling8118 4y agoI definitely don't understand the love for bottled water. Maybe if the water is unsafe in an area. The insulated water bottle is better in nearly every way. It's bigger which is important because I can finish a regular bottle in moments. It stays cold for longer. I can refill it much more easily so I always have water. I also see it more of a problem in commercial settings. Different venues will stop you from bringing the bottle in (or won't provide a way to fill it up) so you can buy the $4+ Dasani. I hate Dasani. I just want to fill my bottle.