I Am Bottled Water

See the real face of the bottled water industry. You might think it's just big business. But the truth is this: The majority of bottled water companies in the US are small, family owned businesses that are vital parts of their communities. For more info: www.bottledwatermatters.com

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[Robert Richard]

I really hate to rain on this bottled water parade, but you wonderful small business folks are missing the essential point that bottled water takes a tremendous toll on our our water and energy systems. It fails any sustainability litmus test. Despite your claims that you support local little league and provide jobs, the reality is that people will stop buying bottled water once they see the terrible costs of this product and the unnecessary waste it involves. Please find a new family business.

[MrJbspeed]

Great Vid!

[Scott Ellis]

When are people going to stop with the silly tap vs. bottled water debate. The fact is that both deliver nature's healthiest beverage to consumers. We should all continue to encourage its consumption and ensure that the a) the precious resource is not wasted and we continue to do our part to recycle.

[g1attie]

I am filtered water! How about serving our mother earth?

[woodsprout]

@btomgrant Do some people use their water bottles 40 times before recycling them? I hope so! Then take it to the next step~ buy a lightweight stainless steel leak proof bottle, refill it 4000 times!

[woodsprout]

These people in the video are all ~plastic~ bottled water. I AM STAINLESS STEEL BOTTLED WATER. I support free, public, filtered drinking water. Water should remain free. Refill your own SS bottle and save money. Buy a pitcher filter for at home. At Whole Foods I refill for 10 cents.

[btomgrant]

wilokeefe.  No other food packaging gets re-used up to 40 times before it is finally recycled. Most bottled water packaging is far more environmentally friendly than any other.

[Tom Lauria]

they seem to be tossing the bottle to one another in a circle of solidarity. I think its a touching and truthful video with attractive people and a GREAT product!

[missmaggiemoopoo]

Silly wilokeefe: If you watch carefully, you'll see they are throwing the bottled to each other. Please don't encourage people to put them in a land fill -- they are 100 % recyclable. Always recycle!

[wilokeefe]

So, where are they throwing the bottle? a landfill?

[judygreenberg83]

Right on IBWA. We need more truth and information regarding this industry that promotes wellness and such a great product. Bottled water serves a real consumer need.