News About The Bottled Water Industry
Ask questions. Seek quality information. Think critically.
Bottled water is convenient and portable. People depend upon bottled water for safe drinking water during natural disasters and emergencies. It's always there when you need it. And bottled water is the second most popular beverage in the United States, according to the International Bottled Water Association.
Yet some people have been questioning bottled water's environmental impact and safety. We at Nicolet Forest Bottling Company are closely monitoring concerns, discussions and research about packaging, phthalates, bisphenol A (BPA), recycling and groundwater resource management. We believe bottled water can be packaged and consumed safely and responsibly, and our company is committed to this.
We recommend you:- Buy bottled water in 3-gallon or 5-gallon containers to fill reusable containers to carry with you, limiting the amount of plastic you consume.
- Recycle everything that can be.
- Use food and beverage containers as they were originally intended. Recycle singe-use containers rather than reuse them.
- Don't microwave polycarbonate plastic (PC, #7) food containers or wash them in the dishwasher with harsh detergents. This plastic is strong and durable, but over time may break down from repeated use at high temperatures.
- Practice moderation.
- Apply common sense and keep issues in perspective.
Some News To Consider:
Short-sighted Ban Endangers Food Supply
An April 13, 2010 article by The Washington Examiner.
U.S. Bottled Water Industry Has Very Small Environmental Footprint, According To A New Study
A March 12, 2010 article by BevNET.com Inc.
Labeling Won't Make Bottled Water Safer
Commentary by Angela Logomasini of the Competitive Enterprise Institute, August 22, 2009. Originally published by The Detroit News.
Drinking Water Unsafe At Thousands Of Schools
Federal government has done little to monitor the problem, AP finds
A Sept. 25, 2009 investigation and article by the Associated Press.
Soda Makes You Fat
Los Angeles Daily News Sept. 16, 2009 article.
Susan Babey, research scientist for the UCLA center, said "From a health perspective, the best thing is to drink water, and for younger kids white milk."
I Am Bottled Water
Watch this video.
The majority of bottled water companies in the United States are small, family owned businesses like Nicolet Forest Bottling Company and they are integral members of their local communities. In this video, the International Bottled Water Association, of which Nicolet Forest Bottling Company is voluntarily a member, proudly showcases its smaller members.
- 90 percent of International Bottled Water Association members are small-business owners
Clean Water Laws Are Neglected, At A Cost In Suffering
A New York Times Sept. 12, 2009 article.
Update On Bisphenol-A For Use In Food Contact Applications
U.S. Food and Drug Administration, January 2010.
The FDA confirmed the overall safety of Bisphenol-A (BPA) used in food containers.
Bottled Water Matters.com
Bottled Water Matters is a coalition formed in 2007 by the International Bottled Water Association and offers consumers an interactive Web site. It gives bottled water consumers a voice to share their ideas about bottled water safety, healthy beverage choices and commitment to recycling.
