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Bottled water
The Story of Bottled Water (2010)
Thursday, 29 July 2010With nearly 800,000 views on You Tube, this animated film from the U.S. easily explains the story of why bottled water is so bad for our environment.
Challenge review: no bottled water
Friday, 12 June 2009How are we going on the 'switch to tap water' challenge? Remember, you're doing your bit to save the environment when you leave the bottle behind.
The journey so far
Wednesday, 26 November 2008It's been 3 months since I started doing the G Challenges. Some of the challenges have turned into habits for me. Have they led to a change in habits for you, or made you re-think your daily activities?
Planning ahead
Wednesday, 8 October 2008What I've learned this month is that the main reason people buy bottled water isn't the taste, or the health concerns, or the marketing. It's the convenience! But is that a good enough reason to damage the environment?
Oil and water
Monday, 6 October 2008Brace yourselves: I got the calculator out for this post and have been trying to do some maths. I've been trying to work out the oil used to package the bottled water we drink in Australia.
Ask for a refund
Tuesday, 30 September 2008Only 35% of plastic water bottles actually get recycled, even though they're completely, totally, 100% recyclable.
Spot the difference
Monday, 29 September 2008Can you tell the difference between tap water and bottled water? Tests show that most people can't.
Nearly slipped!
Monday, 22 September 2008A short holiday nearly broke my challenge - but I caught myself just in time.
Bottled water: the alternatives
Thursday, 18 September 2008If we're going to give up our bottled water, what are the alternatives? Find out what your options are...
