https://www.newsite.biggreenpurse.com/is-it-time-to-b/ The expert help you need to live the greener, healthier life you want. Sun, 07 Oct 2007 18:34:31 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://www.newsite.biggreenpurse.com/is-it-time-to-b/#comment-23 Sun, 07 Oct 2007 18:34:31 +0000 https://www.newsite.biggreenpurse.com/is-it-time-to-b/#comment-23 what are your sources for you information; I am doing a report and wanted to cite you but can not find your sources!

]]> https://www.newsite.biggreenpurse.com/is-it-time-to-b/#comment-21 Tue, 17 Jul 2007 17:51:09 +0000 https://www.newsite.biggreenpurse.com/is-it-time-to-b/#comment-21 Heather – I carry water and packets of flavor to be added when I’m ready. There is still a tiny packet to toss, but that’s better than a whole bottle. The next step will be buying powder in bulk and carrying my own refillable packets. Companies still make money, but I’ve eliminated all packaging.

]]> https://www.newsite.biggreenpurse.com/is-it-time-to-b/#comment-22 Tue, 17 Jul 2007 16:14:50 +0000 https://www.newsite.biggreenpurse.com/is-it-time-to-b/#comment-22 Heather,
Maybe one option is to buy flavored drinks in glass bottles (recycling rate is 25% for glass compared to only 9% for plastic containers) and enjoy those at home, but when traveling, stick to a refillable water bottle. Or, cut back on some percentage (30% to start? 50%?) of drinks in plastic to make an initial dent in the problem, then cut back more until the manufacturer gets the message and either puts a voluntary deposit on the bottle or starts making it out of glass, both of which would at least increase recycling rates. If we switch our spending to a better option, the manufacturer will eventually do likewise.

]]> https://www.newsite.biggreenpurse.com/is-it-time-to-b/#comment-20 Tue, 17 Jul 2007 00:45:12 +0000 https://www.newsite.biggreenpurse.com/is-it-time-to-b/#comment-20 I have no problem with toting my own water in my Kleen Kanteen, but what about all those flavored vitamin and energy waters? My husband and kids are just crazy about those!

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