Long time Olympic advertiser Coca Cola is not purely focused on getting noticed through its various streamers and ads. Actually, they are going beyond promoting their product and focusing on the green efforts.

One such practice is the collection of used pet bottles that shall be recycled and reused with the help of BOCOG and the City of Beijing. So, if you think Coca Cola is just concentrating on making sure that their advertising at the 2008 Beijing Olympics is the only thing going on, they are also trying to be responsibly green while the world is competing for the gold and supremacy at the games.

“Coca-Cola is promoting recycling at the Beijing Games with extensive signage and numerous recycling bins,” reports David G. Brooks, General Manager of the 2008 Olympic Project Group. “And we are very happy to report that all PET plastic bottles collected from all official venues will be fully recycled into valuable reuses, through a Coca-Cola partnership with BOCOG and the City of Beijing.”

(Source) International Olympic Committee

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We all know that the healthy way to quench our thirst is to drink bottled water. While that would cover one aspect of health concerns, disposal of the plastic bottles has become more of a nuisance. In fact, the piling mess of plastic bottles seems to be more of a problem and costly at that since you can imagine the money you pay for one bottled of water each day.

The great alternative is to look at reusable containers. Remember that when you buy bottled water, a large chunk of the price is because of the bottle itself. If you turn to reusable containers such as this one offered by Project Earth H2O, imagine the savings you can have as well as addressing the growing problem created by plastic bottles today.

Everyone drinks water, but some researchers say you may also be drinking plastic if you re-use certain bottles.

Brian Denton enjoys a nice bottle of water, but he also enjoys the environment.

“Last year I was spending about $20 a week on bottled water, and what had happened was that I knew these bottles weren’t safe to be reused, and they were piling up in my car,” he said.

(Source) Your4State

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Two things. Plastic and Water. These are two issues that most of us here these days as far as eco-friendly awareness concerns are on topic and to address this, hitting one will certainly make all the difference.

The matter of buying bottled water today is apparent. People need to look out for their health and well-being. As far as containers are concerned, it remains that looking for an alternative packaging for these bottled water goods is a need.

WaterWeek has offered such an alternative, making use of reusable bottles to offer to the usual bottled water buying consumer. Coming in packs of 5 16 oz bottles, addressing the plastic container issue is surely resolved.

“In recent years, bottled water consumption has increased dramatically. As a matter of fact, more than 25 million plastic bottles are disposed every day,” said Base Brands CEO and WaterWeek creator Ken Kreafle. “Most people grab a bottled water as they head out the door each day, so providing an economical, eco-friendly alternative that requires minimal adjustments to a consumer’s routine can ultimately help reduce bottles.”

Although many consumers say they prefer the convenience of bottled water on the go, many do not realize how harmful bottled water production and consumption can be because it contributes greenhouse gas emissions and pollution. However, as research continues to illustrate the adverse effects on our environment, more people are committed to reducing bottled water waste.

According to Kreafle, WaterWeek bottles can also be a personal accessory. “Unlike traditional sport-oriented water bottles, WaterWeek is specifically designed for use at home, in the office or on the go. The colors and designs are trendy, so consumers can look cool and feel great about going green whether they are in a business environment or a casual setting,” he said.

(Source) Business Wire

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This is a variation of the umbrella, which as well as keeping the person underneath dry, it also serves another valuable service by collecting and filtering the rain water too.

As you can see from the design there is a dip in the centre of the canopy where the water is directed, the material is specially made from compostable polylactic acid plastic blends, it is this that drives the water into the hollow rod, which has a carbon filter within.

So as the rain water washes over the canopy and down the rod, it is filter through the carbon. All that is required now is any plastic drinking bottle which can be fixed onto the handle and removed when full. It may not be quick, but it is better than wasting the rain water.

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How long does trash last?

Well, I believe that glass bottle can be recycled easily but it does take 1 million years for it to dispose itself.

Anything plastic?  Possibly 500 or more years.

Not recycling yet?  Well, you should even if you don’t live in a city that poorly supports recycling.

Glass Bottle—One Million Years
Okay, we don’t really know whether a glass bottle takes a million years, two million years, or a million years and one day to degrade since no one has been monitoring them for that long. But suffice it to say, when a glass bottle isn’t recycled, it sticks around for a really, really long time. Glass is primarily of composed of silica—the same material as sand—and doesn’t break down even under the harshest environments. Given the relatively inert conditions of a landfill, it’s likely the bottle of beer our forefathers sipped is still at large

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Plastic has been known to be a bane which makes most bottled water fall under scrutiny for its whole social irresponsibility in the world today. We all know the value of bottled water since health is at stake. But apparently, the matter of containers have been the real issue rather than the content.

Dallas has come up with an alternative in manufacturing 30 percent less plastic of bottles to store bottled clean water. While this is totally commendable, it still remains that plastic is still in the air. We have yet to see an alternative container that makes of zero plastic.

The new water bottling plant just opened by Nestle Waters North America in South Dallas uses sleek bottles that use 30 percent less plastic than standard water bottles.

So less fuel is burned trucking the filled bottles to thirsty consumers, mostly in Texas, the company said.

(Source) WFAA

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What a great idea this is, not only are you getting an eco friendly light fitting that is really original and will definitely get everyone talking.

PET LIGHT is a light for 9 PET bottles and consists of:

1 suspension (laser-cut transparent acrylic asterix) for 9 plastic bottles

(Choose the colour of the suspension: transparent, blue, red or orange

1 lamp holder with bulb holder, 1.5 m cable & canopy.

1 instructions card

All packaged into a safe and neat WALKING-THINGS box.

Product materials: transparent acrylic glass, bulb holder, cable

Product size: ø 23 cm, for 9 plastic bottles (0,5 - 1,5 L)

Product size: ART EDITION 30×30x30 cm

Product weight: 0,330 kg (art edition 0, 9 kg)

Product colours: transparent, blue, red or orange

Designed and produced by: Walking-Chair design studio, Vienna

Country of origin: Made in the European Union (EU).

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Britain’s drinking water will need to have some other monitoring systems put in place ad there have been some cases of where traces of strong cancer and psychiatric drugs were detected in some samples taken.

In a statement issued by the Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) they said that somehow pharmaceuticals are finding their way into the drinking water system, this is something that should not happen as the there are filtration systems in place and purification treatments which are supposed to prevent anything from getting through.

Source [Telegraph]

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People finding the cheapest alternative to bottled water may want to try out solar water disinfected water. As the name connotes, it is the cheapest form of technology used to disinfect water in homes.

The whole concept was created by Lebanese scientist Aftim Acra, conceptualizing it through filling transparent plastic water bottles and leaving them out in the sun. Source – Latinamerica Press

We are all quite particular about the water we drink. We don’t drink out of the faucet anymore. Rather, we buy mineralized or purified water to ensure that we are drinking clean water.

Now this solar water disinfection method may sound wary since it would be better to just boil water before we drink it. But we all know that this is not enough to assure us that the water is safe for us to drink right?

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We are all too caught up in the ongoing oil crisis. We are overlooking the fact that while there are a lot of bottled water producing companies today, water will soon follow the footsteps of scarcity if people are not careful.

Bottled water companies have been slowly depleting the water resources since they have to address the consumer demands for safer water to drink. But if we are not careful, we may end up seeing water shortages soon. If this happens, what then can a person turn to quench his thirst?

Read more: Bottled Water Hurts the Environment

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It’s nice to get some nice eco friendly drink inside you, its refreshing and natural.

Each bottle of Fizzy Lizzy has around 110 calories and seventy per cent juice, which will make a great refreshing drink. The juices have no added sugars, but are sweetened by white grape juice. Currently there are nine flavours all with natural theme.

Each drink is just juice, carbonated water and just the smallest amount of natural flavour and a filler juice such as grape juice. Nice.

Source [Green thinkers]

http://www.greenthinkers.org/blog/2007/08/top_5_natural_sodas_fizzy_lizz.html

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According to a study conducted last October, by the National Restaurant Association, bottled water made it to #5 on the list of the Top 2007 Culinary Trends.

Does hearing this surprise you? It did me, as there has been so much talk about the non-earth friendliness of bottled water and plastic bottles. It will be interesting to see what food items makes it on the list for 2008. What did not surprise me however, was #2 and #3 on the list, locally grown produce, and organic produce. Read more of what made it to the list below. The list proves that Americans are desperately wanting to eat healthier and are becoming more aware of seasonal and local food options. This is good for a slew of reasons, including: helping local farmers, boosting local economies, bettering the environment, and trimming waistlines.

Top 2007 Culinary Trends:

1. Bite-Size Desserts
2. Locally Grown Produce
3. Organic Produce
4. Flatbread
5. Bottled Water
6. Specialty Sandwiches
7. Asian Appetizers
8. Specialty Coffees
9. Whole-Grain Bread
10. Mediterranean Cuisine
11. Pan-Seared items
12. Fresh Herbs
13. Latin American Cuisine

For the complete list, visit Suite 101, Cooking Resources.

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An Alderman in Chicago wants to propose a city tax on bottled water, 5 cents on a pint bottle and 20 cents on the gallon jugs. Recent studies show that “most bottled water originates at public water supplies” and Alderman George Cardenas from Chicago’s 12th ward, states that “big corporations are using this commodity, this precious resource, bottling it and selling it back to us, perhaps at 50 percent profit.”

The mayor of Chicago, Mayor Daley, supports the proposed city tax for both financial reasons and for environmental reasons. He states their is too much plastic in our lives.

Will a city tax deter bottled water drinkers from consuming and purchasing Evian, Aquafina, or any of the dozen or more branded water bottles?

Weigh-in on the comments section below.

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The bodies of water of the earth today are something that should be taken notice. While they may seem clean to the naked eye, most of the water we are exposed to today is no longer as safe as it used to be.

All of this can be attributed to our joint efforts in spreading water pollution. We can start to stomp our class and stop them from going out of proportion. All it needs is thinking ahead and staying clean and healthy.

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People tend to forget that to live healthy, we must demand for healthy systems to be able to do so. There are agencies responsible for maintaining clean resources needed by people today. But to do so, people also have to their part and become socially responsible in disposing of their waste. The effort should be joint and not through the efforts of one group alone.

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