Bottled water is a multibillion dollar industry that is estimated to grow despite its harmful effects on the environment and the wallets of consumers. Even though the bottled water industry has successfully promoted it as a safer and tastier alternative to tap water, bottled water is by no means a safe option when it comes to its effects on the environment. Still, bottled water continues to be the preferred option of many consumers worldwide.
The success of the “world’s favourite soft drink”, as it’s often referred to, is correlated with some dire environmental concerns brought about by plastic pollution. Recycling rates are unfortunately lagging behind the volume of plastic waste production, and plastic pollution is endangering aquatic wildlife at an alarming rate. Here are the most important reasons why you should stop drinking bottled water: