If you are concerned about the environment and usage and storage of water you may want to consider the delivery option. For those looking for ways to protect the Earth, bottled water delivery has many benefits.

Bottled water delivery companies have been among the first to begin reusing and recycling plastic bottles. And consumers can also recycle single-serve bottles. Learn more about how consumers can take an active role in "going green" when it comes to bottled water delivered to their homes and purchased in stores.

With all of the recent environmental concern about bottled water and recycling plastic bottles, you may be wondering how you can get the pure taste of bottled water that you love without impacting Mother Earth. Bottled water delivery is one approach to greener living that consumers are taking advantage of more and more. The majority of the larger bottled water containers that are used in bottled water delivery services can be sanitized and reused, and when they can no longer be used, they can be recycled by the water delivery provider. Another approach is to go green by recycling plastic bottles from single-serve containers as well as encouraging friends and co-workers to recycle.

Going Green with Bottled Water Delivery

Throughout the United States many consumers and businesses are electing to purchase bottled drinking water instead of tap or well water, whether from the grocery store in single-serve containers or from a bottled water delivery service. The trend is clearly on the rise. A recent study of the bottled water industry indicates that U.S. bottled water sales and consumption continue to multiply at double digit rates as consumers and businesses increasingly choose bottled water as a beverage of choice¹. With this notable increase in bottled water sales has come increasing concern about the impact of plastic bottles on the environment.

Contrary to what the general public often believes, the bottled water industry was among the first to begin recycling plastic bottles. The industry was founded by utilizing the reusable container system of the Home and Office (HOD) delivery segment. The bottled water that is provided by bottled water delivery services typically comes in 3 or 5-gallon bottles that can be used by the consumer, then picked up by the water bottle provider, sanitized, sterilized, repackaged, and sent back to the consumer. The exact number of time that these bottles can be reused varies, depending on where the bottles are stored and how much they are handled, but oftentimes they can be used for several years. These bottles can be delivered to your home or office and they can also be purchased at major retail locations.

Bottled water offers a healthy alternative to other beverages that container sugar and calories, and home and office bottled water delivery offers ease and convenience to consumers and businesses. The quality of product and service offerings in the marketplace differs significantly. Therefore, it is beneficial to the consumer to investigate any potential bottled water supplier with care. Bottled water delivery companies work hard to protect the environment, and urge those that enjoy their products to do the same.

Consumers’ Role in Going Green

The qualities spurring bottled water’s growth are clear. Many consumers recognize it to be healthy and safe. So, you may be wondering how you can continue to enjoy your favorite bottled water while lessening the impact on the environment. There are many actions we can take to reduce the amount of waste we generate or that we send to the landfill. Making recycling plastic bottles a habit and promoting recycling at home and in the office is a huge step towards going green. Challenge yourself, as well as your family and friends, to see how much waste you can reduce from your weekly curbside pickup.

Did you know that 100% of bottled water containers are recyclable, where facilities exist? Take advantage of your community’s recycling program, if one is available. For consumers that have recycling programs available through their municipality or locality, check your local phonebook to contact them and learn about recycling programs in your community and how to obtain the curbside recycling bins.

Recycling program guidelines differ depending on the area, so check with the local recycler regarding specific expectations and preparation of the materials. Here are some general guidelines:

• Separate caps, lids, or easily removable labels from the plastic prior to recycling plastic bottles.
• Rinse containers
• Step on the bottle or container to reduce its volume before placing it in your recycling container

If you are not currently using a bottled water delivery service, recycling should be encouraged away from home as well. To obtain specialized recycling bins that are made for the office, church, school or special events, contact your local recycler.

A note of caution–although it is tempting, refilling single-serve water bottles with tap water and reusing them repeatedly is not recommended due to potential sanitation concerns. Continually refilling these water bottles with tap water, without cleaning or sanitizing the bottles in between can introduce harmful bacteria to the water that should not be consumed. Recycling plastic bottles or using a bottled water delivery service that sanitizes bottles and then recycles them is a much better alternative for you, your family and the environment.

Conclusion

Amid concerns of the impact of bottled water on the environment, it is time to step up and take action to go green. There are several options that enable you to continue to enjoy the benefits of bottled water while lessening the impact it has on the environment. Taking advantage of a bottled water delivery service at home and in the office, as well as promoting and recycling plastic bottles, are two ways in which you can go green.

References

1. International Bottle Water Association Press Release dated April 13, 2006; http://www.bottledwater.org

About the Author

Joseph Silva is the Director of Marketing for DS Waters. DS Waters is a bottled water manufacturer and distributor of Alhambra, Belmont Springs, Crystal Springs, Hinckley Springs, Kentwood Springs, Sierra Springs, and Sparkletts. For more information on home or office water delivery, visit Water.com.

By Joseph Silva

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Get Your Green On 

These rubber mats are made from old plastics and other rubber goods that have been recycled. While you are at the playground, also take a look at the benches. Many benches are being made out of recycled plastics but it does not stop there. … It is one thing to put your plastic water bottle into a bin and quite another to see the marvelous ways it is being reused. It is positive reinforcement that your actions are helping the environment in very great ways 

Recycled Plastic Products

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Plastic storage containers are a versatile, durable, and a maintenance-free way to store all sorts of things from food, to water, to toys.

This age we are living in is often referred to as the Plastic Age, and with good reason.

Plastic has become one of the raw materials that is used most widely today.

Plastic Storage Containers, Bins and Boxes

Take plastic containers, for instance, from hazardous waste to food, they are used to package, store, and hold just about anything.

Tough enough to be stacked and moldable enough to be made into space saving shapes, plastic containers can be used to maximize storage room. The wide range of plastic containers can be matched by the equally wide range of their storage uses. For every storage requirement they are used for, plastic storage containers have their own quality, type, color, size, and shape of plastic. Plastic containers are useful for commercial products, industrial uses, as well as for maximizing storage options in homes.

Most people find plastic storage bottles and boxes very convenient for storing a wide range of things. For instance, all sizes of plastic food storage boxes come in very handy in the kitchen. Some can be used to store condiments, sugar, and flour, while others can be used to keep pastas and cereals. Plastic storage containers are also great for keeping cutlery, napkins, and other paraphernalia that you don’t want cluttering up the kitchen. And, of course, one of the best ways to keep foods fresh is to refrigerate them in plastic storage boxes.

Plastic storage containers are also very handy in the bathroom in order to keep washed clothes and towels neatly in the linen closet. For instance, most kids have the habit of ploughing through towels and clothes and shoving them all back haphazardly. One way to counter this is to get plastic storage bins where washed clothes, hand towels and towels can be put, so that kids can pull out each bin to find the things they are looking for. In the bedrooms, each member of the family can have his or her own plastic storage box that can be slid under the bed, which can be used for storing off season clothing, such as shorts and t-shirts in the winter and warm socks and sweaters in the summer. This helps to free up space in closets and dresser drawers.

Plastic storage bins are also great for storing seasonal decorations such as Halloween and Easter decorations and Christmas ornaments. In fact, separate storage bins can be used for each season. Each of these plastic storage containers can be labeled and color coded, so that finding things becomes easy when you need them. Plastic storage bins and boxes prevent the decorations and the ornaments from being crushed, plus they can be stacked, which helps in creating more space in your storage area, whether it is the attic, garage, or the basement.

There are also plastic water storage containers that come in very handy for storing water in emergency situations such as a flood, tornado, ice storm or blizzard. They come in various sizes and are available in most hardware stores. And of course, for every day use, you have the ubiquitous plastic water bottles that are so common everywhere.

Given below are a few more ideas about using plastic storage containers for various purposes:

Plastic storage boxes for paper: There are plastic bankers boxes that are very handy for storing files and paper. They are stackable, collapsible, and come with handles so that they can be maneuvered easily.

Plastic storage bins for outdoors: While clear plastic storage containers that are stackable are ideal for indoor usage, but colored and heavier plastic storage bins are the best for attic, garage and outdoor storage.

Open plastic storage bins for children: These brightly colored storage bins are available in units that are about 30 inches in height and are removable, hence toys kept in them are within easy reach and are visible.

Lidded plastic containers for toys: These containers are stackable and come with hinged lids and handles, which makes them convenient for carrying about.

Stackable plastic boxes: These come in various sizes and are ideal for storing in closets, or under the bathroom sink, or in offices. The small plastic boxes are great for keeping items like clips, contact lenses, bandages, ointments and so on.

While wooden boxes, leather covered containers, and containers made of woven cane may be regarded as more tasteful, but as far as versatility, durability, and maintenance is concerned, there is nothing to beat plastic storage containers, bins and boxes.

By Rita Putatunda

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Homemade Biodiesel

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Bottled Water

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Going Green with Bottled Water Delivery

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Drinking Water Containers

We Americans throw away over sixty million plastic bottles a day. If more and more people filled up at home by using a drinking water container we could substantially reduce this appalling figure, and be environmentally friendly 

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