The problem with microplastics in drinking water is way worse than we thought. A new study brings to light an accurate measurement of microplastics in bottled water and beverages. The Study’s Findings The research, utilizing advanced spectroscopy techniques, revealed that bottled water contains approximately 10,000 tiny plastic particles per liter. These particles stem from PET …
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Is a home soda machine like Soda Stream more sustainable than buying bottled soft drinks? Short Answer: A home soda machine can be more sustainable than buying bottled soft drinks, but it may take longer than you expect. You’ll have to make between 44 and 174 servings of your own soda before the soda machine …
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3 Strategies You Can Employ Today I’ve used the first 2 strategies outlined here to significantly reduce my own environmental footprint and considerably improve my health. I’ve included the third strategy an another viable option. Take what works for you… and thank you for your effort to reduce plastic waste! Strategy 1: Switch Away from …
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Strategy 1: Use Concentrate Instead of Pre-Packaged Instead of buying sports drinks in single-use plastic bottles, use a reusable bottle + concentrates. To understand both the plastic and economic impact of buying bottled sports drinks vs powdered mixes or concentrates, let’s look at Gatorade – the original sports drink. Video Breakdown: Economic & Environmental Impact …
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How does the number of times I use a water bottle change its environmental impact? Video Highlights: Understanding the Environmental Impact of Water Bottles: A Deep Dive into Reusables vs. Single-Use IntroductionIn this video I dive into the environmental impacts of water bottles, focusing on the comparison between reusable and single-use bottles. I explore several …
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How LCAs for Water Bottles Work This video explains the life cycle analysis (LCA) of water bottles, focusing on the three main phases: production, use, and end-of-life. Key moments with timestamps: Additional details: Data Sources [1] Environmental Life Cycle Assessment of Drinking Water Alternatives and Consumer Beverage Consumption in North America (Access) [2] Life cycle …
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Single-Use Plastic Bottles Ranked by Plastic Content Graph of Brands & Plastic Content Table of Brands & Plastic Content This table shows the data used for the graph above. It shows each brand and the plastic content for its 500mL bottle in grams. The cap is excluded from the weight. The bottles are weighed without …
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