Are you drinking tap water, or do you make use of water bottles? Let’s dig into the pros and cons of water bottles, and assess whether the bottled version is worth it.
3. The benefits of large reusable water bottles
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1. Pros of water bottles
Great taste
One of the greatest selling features of water bottles is the taste.
Depending on where you live and where your water comes from, you may not like the taste of your tap water.
Bottled water, on the other hand, has a very pleasing and refreshing taste that most people enjoy.
Let’s just be honest, spring water hits different than well or groundwater!
Refillable bottles are convenient, but the taste from the tap isn’t always optimal.
Convenience:
Water bottles are very convenient and easy to take with you so you can stay hydrated all day long.
There are single-serve bottles you can buy from the grocery store, but refillable bottles are becoming more popular and you can even keep track of how much you’re supposed to drink all through the day.
If you are concerned about the environmental impact of individual bottles, though, you can also enjoy the convenience of using a water cooler with large refillable bottles.
Your water will be always refreshingly cool and ready for you to fill up your glass or reusable water bottle to take along with you.
A water cooler is also a great way to encourage your smaller children to drink more water as it is at an easier height for them to access than the kitchen tap.
2. Cons of water bottles
Bad for the environment
Individual water bottles are pretty bad for the environment.
We’ve all been told that we should recycle plastic bottles and containers. But what actually happens to plastic if we just throw it away?
The video below traces the life cycles of three different plastic bottles, shedding light on the dangers these disposables present to our world.
Learn more about the life cycle of a plastic water bottle
Even though plastic water bottles can be recycled, only about 70% of PET (polyethylene terephthalate) bottles - the type that can be recycled - are recycled by Canadians according to the Canadian Beverage Association.
Additionally, It takes manufacturers up to 3 litres of water to make 1 litre of bottled water if you count the amount of water that's needed to make the plastic bottle to hold it.
Water bottles like these aren’t great for the environment
Expensive
Purchasing individual water bottles isn’t cost-effective.
Individual bottled water can cost anywhere from 8 cents per 500ml if purchased in bulk from a large store such as Walmart to over $2.50 if purchased from a vending machine.
90% of the cost of individual bottled water is the packaging, which includes the plastic manufactured to contain the water and the labelling created by the seller to brand it.
3. The benefits of large reusable water bottles
If you love the taste of bottled water but want to be more environmentally conscious, you could start using more economical and refillable large bottles.
You can purchase BPA-free reusable bottles from WaterSmart so you don't have to worry about harmful chemicals seeping into your water.
If you live in the Waterloo region, you can fill your own bottles with great-tasting water for as little as 20 cents per litre.
You can save even more money if you sign up for a prepaid water bottle plan.
WaterSmart also has a convenient bottle washer on site to ensure that your reusable bottles are completely clean before you refill them.
Contact the friendly staff at WaterSmart today to find out about our wide range of bottled water products that are cost-effective and include free delivery.
4. Home filtration options
When assessing home water filtration system cost, you must first consider your options and decide what works best for you and your living situation. The top 5 options are as follows:
If you are looking for the most economical and convenient option for drinking water, then tap water is your winner.
However, if you don't like the taste or smell of your tap water and you don't want to have to drink other types of beverages, then purchasing large, re-fillable bottles of water is a great option.
It is much more environmentally friendly and it is a fraction of the price of individual bottled water or other beverages.
We can install the best home water filtration system for your home and keep costs down.
WaterSmart’s Your Home For Refillable Water Bottles
We've been providing water services to our customers in the Kitchener-Waterloo area since 1994.
We'll be sure to provide you with the same excellent customer service and high-quality products that we've been providing all of our customers for over 25 years.
FILL YOUR OWN BOTTLED WATER
20¢/litre
Prepaid Water Plans available at huge discounted prices
Bring in your own bottles or purchase in store
Bottle washer on site
Contact WaterSmart today for all of your home water services.
“I get my bottled water here and have never had a problem. Always greeted with a smile and lent a hand carrying out the water.”
