Automatic Merchandiser (amonline.com) this week considers the opposition against bottled water and recommends vendors retailers of bottled water and other items educate themselves on the facts.
For years, soda and other beverages have been bottled in plastic, but once water in PET (polyethylene terephthalate) bottles came on the scene, the war began between environmentalists and plastics.
Interestingly enough, the concern about plastic packaging does not extend to soda, energy drinks or other products.
The article delves into a number of topics surrounding bottled water, and is well worth reading – but only if you want to know the facts about this responsible, convenient and healthy beverage choice.