Green Options

We’ve already listed five reasons not to buy bottled water, but when you’re refilling your own here’s a few things to keep in mind about the water and your bottle.

The water. Nearly all municipal water systems in the U.S. provide water that is safe to drink straight from the tap. You can filter your own water at home using a simple activated carbon filter that will get rid of any bad tastes

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Heading out of the house? Don’t forget to BYOB. We’re talking about beverages, yes, but in your own bottle.

You know that the second you walk out that door you’ll get thirsty. That means you’ll want to stop somewhere to pick up a bottle of water or maybe a soda or coffee. Unfortunately, each of these drinks will come in their own container, be it a plastic bottle, aluminum can, or paper cup.

Recycling is

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