Comments on: The Bottled Water Myth http://cashmoneylife.com/2008/09/10/the-bottled-water-myth/ Money Management, Small Business, Career Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:44:55 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Refreshing Perspectives Blog » Reusable Bottles Save… http://cashmoneylife.com/2008/09/10/the-bottled-water-myth/comment-page-1/#comment-16151 Refreshing Perspectives Blog » Reusable Bottles Save… Wed, 21 Jan 2009 16:51:32 +0000 http://cashmoneylife.com/?p=913#comment-16151 [...] does not factor in the amount of raw materials needed to ship the final product, which is heavy and requires large quantities of fuel. The water is often sourced from various locations, but using a reusable beverage bottle allows you [...] [...] does not factor in the amount of raw materials needed to ship the final product, which is heavy and requires large quantities of fuel. The water is often sourced from various locations, but using a reusable beverage bottle allows you [...]

]]> By: Welcome to the Finance Fiesta, buzzer-beater edition | Mighty Bargain Hunter http://cashmoneylife.com/2008/09/10/the-bottled-water-myth/comment-page-1/#comment-13705 Welcome to the Finance Fiesta, buzzer-beater edition | Mighty Bargain Hunter Fri, 26 Sep 2008 03:51:39 +0000 http://cashmoneylife.com/?p=913#comment-13705 [...] minutes) Cash Money Life reviews the economics and impacts of bottled water and concludes that it’s not liquid evil, despite the bad reputation it [...] [...] minutes) Cash Money Life reviews the economics and impacts of bottled water and concludes that it’s not liquid evil, despite the bad reputation it [...]

]]> By: fathersez http://cashmoneylife.com/2008/09/10/the-bottled-water-myth/comment-page-1/#comment-13532 fathersez Sat, 20 Sep 2008 20:31:30 +0000 http://cashmoneylife.com/?p=913#comment-13532 Chalk up another one to the evils of marketing. Deteriorating municipality services and astute marketing just converged to create this industry. We use filters at home and just drink the filtered tap water. Chalk up another one to the evils of marketing. Deteriorating municipality services and astute marketing just converged to create this industry.

We use filters at home and just drink the filtered tap water.

]]> By: SavingDiva http://cashmoneylife.com/2008/09/10/the-bottled-water-myth/comment-page-1/#comment-13410 SavingDiva Mon, 15 Sep 2008 23:05:19 +0000 http://cashmoneylife.com/?p=913#comment-13410 I don't think I can afford bottled water any more! :) I don’t think I can afford bottled water any more! :)

]]> By: Hurricane Ike Recovery Begins Roundup — Broke Grad Student http://cashmoneylife.com/2008/09/10/the-bottled-water-myth/comment-page-1/#comment-13387 Hurricane Ike Recovery Begins Roundup — Broke Grad Student Mon, 15 Sep 2008 05:34:34 +0000 http://cashmoneylife.com/?p=913#comment-13387 [...] The Bottled Water Myth at Cash Money Life [...] [...] The Bottled Water Myth at Cash Money Life [...]

]]> By: Hugh Laurie (Dr. House) Will Earn $9 Million This Season (and Weekend Blog Roundup) - Consumerism Commentary: A Personal Finance Blog http://cashmoneylife.com/2008/09/10/the-bottled-water-myth/comment-page-1/#comment-13383 Hugh Laurie (Dr. House) Will Earn $9 Million This Season (and Weekend Blog Roundup) - Consumerism Commentary: A Personal Finance Blog Mon, 15 Sep 2008 01:19:06 +0000 http://cashmoneylife.com/?p=913#comment-13383 [...] The Bottled Water Myth. “Most bottled water sold in the US is nothing more than repackaged tap water, bottled in an ergonomic container with a colorful label slapped on it.” I avoid Coke’s and Pepsi’s bottled tap water as much as possible. Smithee has written about his opinion of bottled water. [...] [...] The Bottled Water Myth. “Most bottled water sold in the US is nothing more than repackaged tap water, bottled in an ergonomic container with a colorful label slapped on it.” I avoid Coke’s and Pepsi’s bottled tap water as much as possible. Smithee has written about his opinion of bottled water. [...]

]]> By: Quick Green Reads For The Weekend Volume Eighty Two. | The Good Human http://cashmoneylife.com/2008/09/10/the-bottled-water-myth/comment-page-1/#comment-13321 Quick Green Reads For The Weekend Volume Eighty Two. | The Good Human Fri, 12 Sep 2008 13:01:37 +0000 http://cashmoneylife.com/?p=913#comment-13321 [...] spent over $15 billion dollars on bottled water, up from $11 billion in 2006… but most bottled water sold in the US is nothing more than repackaged tap water, bottled in an ergonomic container with a colorful label slapped on it. To put it simply, you are [...] [...] spent over $15 billion dollars on bottled water, up from $11 billion in 2006… but most bottled water sold in the US is nothing more than repackaged tap water, bottled in an ergonomic container with a colorful label slapped on it. To put it simply, you are [...]

]]> By: Matt http://cashmoneylife.com/2008/09/10/the-bottled-water-myth/comment-page-1/#comment-13306 Matt Thu, 11 Sep 2008 21:07:22 +0000 http://cashmoneylife.com/?p=913#comment-13306 I guess the water bottle myth is the fact that a good marketer can create an industry out of thin air. I do understand the benefits of having bottled water but for the majority of people and uses its a pointless waste of resources. Unfortunately it is convenient which is why it remains incredibly popular. I guess the water bottle myth is the fact that a good marketer can create an industry out of thin air. I do understand the benefits of having bottled water but for the majority of people and uses its a pointless waste of resources. Unfortunately it is convenient which is why it remains incredibly popular.

]]> By: Patrick http://cashmoneylife.com/2008/09/10/the-bottled-water-myth/comment-page-1/#comment-13296 Patrick Thu, 11 Sep 2008 17:50:57 +0000 http://cashmoneylife.com/?p=913#comment-13296 DGI, The nation's health would be just as much improved if they drank tap water, but their financial health would also improve, which can have a direct correlation to physical health. ;-) DGI, The nation’s health would be just as much improved if they drank tap water, but their financial health would also improve, which can have a direct correlation to physical health. ;-)

]]> By: Dividend Growth Investor http://cashmoneylife.com/2008/09/10/the-bottled-water-myth/comment-page-1/#comment-13293 Dividend Growth Investor Thu, 11 Sep 2008 17:06:14 +0000 http://cashmoneylife.com/?p=913#comment-13293 Oh come on, bottled water is good for Coca Cola and Pepsi, which is good for the economy. Seriously though from a health perspective I think it would be better if people drank bottled water than bottled soda drinks. The nation's health would be greatly improved.. Oh come on, bottled water is good for Coca Cola and Pepsi, which is good for the economy.
Seriously though from a health perspective I think it would be better if people drank bottled water than bottled soda drinks. The nation’s health would be greatly improved..

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