Bring Water Jugs Back on the Table! Save Money and Protect the Environment

Online, June 3, 2014 (Newswire.com) - Americans are among the most avid consumers of bottled water in the world: The average American uses about 170 disposable water bottles every year - that's about 50 billion plastic water bottles in the whole country and only 23% of the bottles are recycled. The numbers prove: Drinking bottled water is neither economic nor ecological.

According to the internet site banthebottle.net „the recommended eight glasses of water a day, at U.S. tap rates equals about $.49 per year; that same amount of bottled water is about $1,400."
If you count that amount times four for an average family, drinking bottled water instead of tap water is an expensive habit! But that is not the only concern the organization raises. Buying water in plastic bottles has also several negative impacts on the environment. The site estimates that „making bottles to meet America's demand for bottled water uses more than 17 million barrels of oil annually" not even including the transport! Looking at these facts it is time to give up this habit and go back to tap water. In most parts of the country the water is perfectly safe for consumption and if you are not sure you can find it out by calling the local water company or simply invest a little in a built-in filter in your tap. You like your water sparkling? Also not a problem. There are several water carbonators available in the shops to turn your tap water into sparkling water.

If you don't want to get up from the table every time someone needs a refill, water pitchers are the ideal solutions and they can be even an elegant addition to your table design! How about getting yourself, with the saved money, a nice set of water tumblers and an elegant pitcher from the same line? The glass and tableware manufacturer Bormioli Rocco for example offers a great selection of water pitchers. (http://myhome.bormioliroccocasa.com/myhome/en/home/catalog/categories.html?c=cara) Have a look at their online catalog „My Home" and start saving money as well as protecting the environment.