bottled water Articles
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The switch to refillable bottled water in Indonesia: a serious health risk
In recent years, the consumption of refillable bottled water has increased considerably in emerging countries. However, the quality of this water is often questionable, as authorities lack the capacity to properly check refilling depots. Given that refillable bottled water not only replaces unimproved water sources, but also better-quality sources, like piped and branded bottled water, its ...
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Waterlogic International December 2007 newsletter
Although coolers have become a traditional placefor office workers to exchange the latest gossip, a London council has deemed them - and bottled water - environmentally unfriendly and is insisting that staff switch to the tap variety instead.Islington council believes it will save more than £8,000 a year on bottled water and thousands more on coolers after it agreed to stop paying for them. The ...
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The effect of seasonal climate on bottled water distribution in rural Cambodia
The rural population of Cambodia currently has limited access to improved water sources, with monthly access significantly varying between the wet and dry seasons. This poses difficulties for many households across the country, especially in the dry season when stored rainwater – a common source for many – becomes difficult to obtain, necessitating a switch to sources unsafe for ...
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The green document
Replacing bottled water with Waterlogic POU units significantly reduces negative impact on the environment. Waterlogic products are by nature a disruptive technology replacing bottled water and promoting a positive effect on the environment: • Reducing fuel consumption resulting in CO2 emissions and traffic congestion caused by delivery trucks on the road moving bottles• Eliminating wasted ...
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Ozone for Bottling Applications
Over the last decades there has been an increasing demand for water in bottles, cans, etc.. This demand or trend, which has many reasons beyond the scope of this paper, has drawn manufacturers' attention to the necessity for specialised filling techniques. One particular problem that plagues the bottled water industry is the microbial quality of the bottled products. In the more recent past, ...
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Our customers talk about the flavor of water from air
"Does water really have a flavor?", you might ask. Oh YES, to many people it does! And some people are so picky about it, that they would only buy a certain brand of bottled water, and not others. We asked some of our customers to describe the flavor of water that was generated by one of Tsunami® atmospheric water ...
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Impact of sunlight/dark storage on natural spring water bottled in polyethylene terephthalate
The effect of two environmental variables, ultraviolet radiation and external air temperature, on polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottled water was investigated over 100 days. The high pressure liquid chromatography results showed the migration of carbonyl compounds (acetaldehyde, formaldehyde and acetone) from PET bottles into water over 3 months. Storage of PET bottled water enhanced the ...
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Glass Water Bottle With Bamboo Lid
The glass water bottle with bamboo lid is made of borosilicate glass and the bottle is colored frosted in gradient green. The stylish bamboo lid with handle features a thick silicone pad to prevent leaks. The glass water bottle has a capacity of 380ml, and comes with a stainless steel filter and a bamboo lid with handle. The glass water bottle with lid has good sealing performance and is ...
By Yafu Glass
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Bottled versus tap water fact sheet
Where does bottled water come from? Those beautiful mountain illustrations on water bottles are often very far from the true source of the water inside. Bottled water sources can be hard to track down, as bottled water manufacturers are not required to disclose where the water comes from or for that matter, what’s in their water. In fact, the best indicator of what kind of water is in the ...
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An assessment of consumer preferences on the drinking water market: today to the future
In the 21st century, water has become a priority issue as a vital commodity which has no substitute and has growing economic and strategic value. It is predicted that a significant part of the world population will be faced with drinking water problems in the coming years. This study was focused on the determination of consumer preference trends for drinking water. In the scope of the study, ...
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Microbiological quality of bottled water brands sold in retail outlets in New Zealand
The microbiological quality of bottled water has been studied over the past 30 years as bottled water can contain pathogens. The aim of this study was to determine if retailed bottled water in New Zealand complied with the Australia and New Zealand Food Standards (ANZFS) Code (2002) and the New Zealand Microbiological Reference Criteria (1995). Thirty-eight domestic and imported bottled water ...
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Potential health impacts of consuming desalinated bottled water
This study compared physicochemical properties, anion and carbon content and major and trace elements in desalinated and non-desalinated bottled water available in Qatar, and assessed the potential health risks associated with prolonged consumption of desalinated water. Results indicate that Qatar's population is not at elevated risk of dietary exposure to As (mean = 666 ng/L), Ba ...
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Cute Glass Water Bottle
The Cute Glass Water Bottle is made of high borosilicate glass material. It looks like a cute cat. The 350ml capacity is just right to carry it around. This glass water bottle has a silicone lift loop for easy portability and comfort. Cute Glass Water Bottle Features The glass water cup body is light and thin, and the material is healthy and environmentally friendly. Wide mouth design for easy ...
By Yafu Glass
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Bottled water company - Algeria, 300 m3/d - Case Study
Project Description: Lenntech has been awarded a contract for the engineering, manufacturing and assembly of a turnkey decarbonisation system in a bottled water factory in the Algeria. The treated water is used for the preparation of bottled water for local population. The water treatment system is equipped with top brand instrumentation and equipment. The system is completely from European ...
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Energy implications of bottled water
As bottled water use continues to expand around the world, there is growing interest in the environmental, economical, and social implications of that use, including concerns about waste generation, proper use of groundwater, hydrologic effects on local surface and groundwater, economic costs, and more. A key concern is how much energy is required to produce and use bottled water. This paper ...
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Evaluating Consumer Products for Low Level Contaminants with High Temperature Dynamic Headspace
Abstract High density polyethylene (HDPE) and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) are widely used polymers for the storage of consumer products including bottled drinks. HDPE is typically used in milk jugs while PET is typically used in soft drink and bottled water bottles. These polymers can have glass transition temperature above 250°C (482°F) and can be difficult for most headspace ...
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Bottled Water Boycotts: Back to-the-Tap Movement Gains Momentum
From San Francisco to New York to Paris, city governments, high-class restaurants, schools, and religious groups are ditching bottled water in favor of what comes out of the faucet. With people no longer content to pay 1,000 times as much for bottled water, a product no better than water from the tap, a backlash against bottled water is growing. The U.S. Conference of Mayors, which ...
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The Guildford Arms - Case Study
The Guildford Arms is a Georgian-style gastropub in Royal Greenwich. There are two dining rooms and an area for private dining where guests enjoy chef patron Guy Awford’s delicious modern British food. When refurbishing the pub in 2013, an EcoPure Waters’ filtration system was installed to provide drinking water for customers. “Sustainability was high on our agenda when we ...
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Best Glass Water Bottle
The Best Glass Water Bottle is made of high-quality glass material, which is resistant to high temperature and wears, and has a longer service life. This kind of good-looking glass bottle has a frosted body on the outside, which is very comfortable to touch. Gradient frosted glass bottle is simple and generous, stylish and practical, comfortable to hold and non-slip. The best glass water bottle ...
By Yafu Glass
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Beware of Bottled Water!
Many brands of bottled water are nothing more than filtered municipal tap water. Tests conducted by the Natural Resources Defense Council found about 25% of the bottles tested contained bacteria, arsenic and chemicals that exceeded FDA levels. Environmental-wise, about 38 billion bottles are filling up in our landfills each year. Does Water Type Matter? Absolutely! Water contains toxins, but ...
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