Frannie knows how important it is to drink plenty of water
throughout the day, but she also knows that using a reusable water bottle is
better for the environment and our health than purchasing bottled water! That is why for this Water-Wise
Wednesday, Frannie is going to go through her top 5 reasons for using a
reusable water bottle.
Top 5 Reasons for using a reusable water bottle:
1. It's EASY to use! Most places you go have water fountains where you can fill up your water bottle.
2. It is healthier to use bottles that are free from chemicals like BPA. {BPA is a chemical that can have possible health effects on your brain. Plastics marked with recycle codes 3 and 7 may be made with BPA. Almost all reusable water bottles are BPA-free.}
3. Getting water from the tap is cheaper than buying bottled water. Bottled water can cost up to 500 times more than tap water!
4. It saves water! Making new plastic bottles takes a LOT of water. In fact, it takes more water to produce one plastic bottle than the water put into the bottle for drinking!
5. It's better for the environment. Using reusable water bottles is better for the environment because it reduces your carbon footprint. Producing new, disposable water bottles uses many fossil fuels and releases toxins into the air during production.
Frannie also likes to make her tap water yummier!
Sometimes she will let her water bottle chill in the fridge so it’s nice and
cold. It saves water since you don’t
have to run the tap and wait for the water to get cold!
She also likes to add fruits or veggies to her water to give
it a little extra taste. One of Frannie’s
favorite summer drinks is chilled water with cucumber slices. It’s a healthy refreshing drink that will
cool you off during those hot summer days!
Do you have a water recipe you like to use? Share it with us at http://www.groundwater.org/kids/share.html.
