Baptism is a sacred tradition in the Christian faith. It signals what many Christians would call a “rebirth.” In some circles, this rite is performed by sprinkling a tiny amount of water on a baby’s head. In other circles, people of all ages are dunked in water before a crowd of witnesses as a testimony that they have been reborn – called to experience a new kind of life. No … [Read more...] about Bottled Water for Baptism?
“Eco-Friendly” Bottled Water? Part Three: Eco-Shape and Biodegradable PET Plastic
In case you haven’t been keeping up, here’s a quick recap. In part one of this series on eco-friendly bottled water, we introduced several bottles made with bioplastic. In part two, the paper bottle was born. Here, we discuss the environmentally friendly-er PET plastic bottle. Yes, it does exist, though these last three may be a bit harder to swallow. Nestle PureLife … [Read more...] about “Eco-Friendly” Bottled Water? Part Three: Eco-Shape and Biodegradable PET Plastic
“Eco-Friendly” Bottled Water? Part Two: Paper (Well, almost)
Part one of this series on “eco-friendly” bottled water introduced you to bioplastics. We now continue with paper. Drink up. And don't forget to plant a tree when you’re done. Paper Bottle Design firm, Brand Image has created the 360 bottle – a disposable water bottle made out of recyclable paper. With a one-of-a-kind design, this bottle is likely to attract … [Read more...] about “Eco-Friendly” Bottled Water? Part Two: Paper (Well, almost)
“Eco-Friendly” Bottled Water? Part One: Bioplastics
Is it possible? We write a lot about bottled water and how it’s bad for the environment, but lately bottling companies have been trying to remedy the problem while saving their brand through more eco-friendly alternatives. We’ve compiled a list of some of the top brands. But after much research, I still have to go with a Kleen Kanteen reusable Stainless Steel bottle. It … [Read more...] about “Eco-Friendly” Bottled Water? Part One: Bioplastics
Georgia Residents Pay Extra for Bottled Tap Water
The B.T. Brown Water Treatment Plant in Coweta County, Georgia, is now a licensed water bottling facility. Though the plant has been bottling water for a while now, the commercial license and machinery allows them to sell the water, rather than just give it away. By selling the water with custom-printed labels, Coweta County hopes to recover some of the cost of running the … [Read more...] about Georgia Residents Pay Extra for Bottled Tap Water
