Articles About Bottled Water
POSITIVE
Myths About Dioxin
Release Date: August, 2009
By International Bottled Water Association
"Claims that PET (polyethylene terephthalate) plastic bottled water containers stored in either warm environments (e.g., a hot automobile), or in frozen state, "leach" dioxin which then causes breast cancer or other maladies, are false and not based in science."
Myths About Dioxin
AMERICAN BEVERAGE ASSCOCIATION AND ALLIANCE FOR A HEALTHIER GENERATION ARTICLES ON SCHOOL BEVERAGE POLICIES AND RESULTS
Release Dates: May 3, 2006; August 30, 2006; September 10, 2008
By American Beverage and Alliance for a Healthier Generation
In 2006, the Alliance for a Healthier Generation and the American Beverage Association worked together to develop a set of National School Beverage Guidelines. This was prepared to reduce the calories delivered to schools by beverage companies and in return promote healthier school choices for children. The articles illustrate the program and significant results thus far. Since its inception there has been a 58% cut in total calories contained in all beverages shipped to schools. Further, a survey was taken of parents, pediatricians and family physicians. The highest supported choice for each group was bottled water.
School Beverage Guidelines, Alliance for a Healthier Generation, School Beverage Guidelines Progress Report
Beverage Calories at Schools, Beverages in Schools
Why Bottled Water is Good for the Environment
Release Dates; March 22, 2008
By Kris De Decker
Drinking bottled water is a much more ecological choice than consuming soft drinks, coffee, fruit juice or beer. Water drinkers should be praised instead of criticized.
Why Bottled Water is Good for the Environment
It’s Healthy to Think About Water
Release date: August 2, 2007
By: International Bottled Water Association
One of the greatest challenges facing this country is the health of the population. To that end, it’s time for us to return to water. Calorie-free, refreshing water. Whether it comes from a faucet or a bottle, drinking water is an easy step people can take to lead a healthier lifestyle.
It’s Healthy to Think About Water
World Water Day: Where Bottled Water Fits In - Some Facts About Bottled Water in the United States
Release Date: March 19, 2008
By: International Bottled Water Association
Some facts about bottled water in the United States. Bottled water is a healthy beverage that is produced by an industry with an outstanding tradition of environmental stewardship, protection, and sustainability.
Some Facts About Bottled Water in the United States
Water Health Series - Bottled Water Basics
Release Date: September, 2005
By: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
The U.S. EPA has established bottled water standards for safe drinking water. The article outlines the various types of waters and what you should expect from your bottled water.
Water Health Series – Bottled Water Basics
Bottled Water - to drink or not to drink?
Release Date: March, 2000
Iowa State University
The article provides a summary of water's role in your body, why bottled water can be a good alternative for you along with some pros and cons. Finally the article compares 2000 pricing and contents of several suppliers.
Bottled Water – to drink or not to drink?
Water
Release Date: 2008
By: William D. Holloway, Jr and William R. Sickert, Better Nutrition Magazine
"Water is the foundation of optimal health and vitality. It is an intimate partner and participant in every biochemical reaction that occurs within every cell and tissue in the human body. Water is definitely the most important nutrient to human survival. It is the most undervalued part of the human diet. Water is also the most underused tool in healthcare. But before we can explore how water can help us stay healthy, we must first understand how water works."
Water, Better Nutrition Magazine
CRITICAL
The Battle over Bottled vs. Tap Water
Release Date: January 17, 2008
By: Tony Azios, Correspondent of the Christian Science Monitor
"Even as bottle water companies continue to see increased sales, the recent raft of negative media coverage and activist campaigns against the industry has caused a product once seen as fundamentally green and healthy lose some of its luster."
The Battle over Bottled vs. Tap Water
Bottled Water – Learning the Facts and Taking Action
Release Date: April 2008
By: Sierra Club
The Sierra Club outlines its position on bottled water and the negative facts around consumption of bottled water. Their arguments present and outline for readers to learn the facts and take action.
Bottled Water – Learning the Facts and Taking Action
The Facts About Bottled Water - For the Dental Patient
Release Date: September, 2003
By American Dental Association
Water may be a scarce resource, but humans have developed many ways of using it more efficiently-that is, getting more from each unit of water. But water-saving policies, practices, and technologies are of no help if they are not used. Inappropriate incentives and institutions often hinder effective use of water. This report spells out the future results of our current choices.
The Facts About Bottled Water – For the Dental Patient
