Bottled Water

Bottled WaterBottled Water

Veronica Cadette MPHVeronica Cadette MPH

Walden UniversityWalden University

PUBH 6165 - 1PUBH 6165 - 1

Instructor: Dr. Rebecca HeickInstructor: Dr. Rebecca Heick

Third Quarter, 2010Third Quarter, 2010

The Impact of The Impact of Bottled WaterBottled Water

onon

Human HealthHuman Health

And And

The EnvironmentThe Environment

BOTTLED WATER CONSUMPTIONBOTTLED WATER CONSUMPTION

In 1997 - 13.4 gallons personIn 1997 - 13.4 gallons person

In 2007 – 29.3 gallons per personIn 2007 – 29.3 gallons per person

DOSS, J. K., CEO, P. A., & ASSOCIATION, I. B. W. REGULATION OF BOTTLED WATER, FDCH Congressional Testimony FDCH Congressional Testimony J1 - FDCH Congressional Testimony.

Bottled Water SalesBottled Water Sales

Sales revenues for the United States Sales revenues for the United States bottledbottled waterwater market in 2008 market in 2008

$11.2 billion (in wholesale dollars), a $11.2 billion (in wholesale dollars), a 3.2% decrease over the previous year3.2% decrease over the previous year

DOSS, J. K., CEO, P. A., & ASSOCIATION, I. B. W. REGULATION OF BOTTLED WATER, FDCH Congressional Testimony FDCH Congressional Testimony J1 - FDCH Congressional Testimony.

In 2007

• Bottled water advertising expenses totaled $54.5 million

• Carbonated soft drinks advertising totaled $803 million (nearly fifteen times that for bottled

water)

• Beer advertising expenses totaled $1.187 billion (approximately 20 times that for bottled water)

DOSS, J. K., CEO, P. A., & ASSOCIATION, I. B. W. REGULATION OF BOTTLED WATER, FDCH Congressional Testimony FDCH Congressional Testimony J1 - FDCH

Congressional Testimony.

THE PLASTIC WATER BOTTLE ……THE PLASTIC WATER BOTTLE ……

THE SYMBOL OF A MOBILE PEOPLETHE SYMBOL OF A MOBILE PEOPLE

THE SIGN OF A HEALTHY PEOPLE ???? THE SIGN OF A HEALTHY PEOPLE ????

DOSS, J. K., CEO, P. A., & ASSOCIATION, I. B. W. REGULATION OF BOTTLED WATER, FDCH Congressional Testimony FDCH Congressional Testimony J1 - FDCH

Congressional Testimony.

SAFE WATERSAFE WATER

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World Health Organization (WHO) (2000). Fact sheet N°256- Bottled drinking water. www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs256/en

micro-organisms,

lead

benzenearsenic

bacteriaviruses

parasites

World Health Organization (WHO) (2000). Fact sheet N°256 Bottled drinking water. www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs256/en

SAFE WATERSAFE WATER

TIMETIME

TEMPERATURETEMPERATURE

PLASTIC CONTAINERSPLASTIC CONTAINERS


THE BOTTLED WATER CULTURETHE BOTTLED WATER CULTURE

SOURCESOURCE

SAFETYSAFETY

Klessig, L. 2004. Part of Water is Life, a class website on water privatization and commodification, produced by students of Geography 378 http://www.academic.evergreen.edu/g/grossmaz/klessill/ Retrieved Feb. 4, 2010

FDA CONTROLSFDA CONTROLSFOR SAFE WATERFOR SAFE WATER

Ensure sanitary conditions

Protect water sources

Use quality control processes

Sample and test

US Food and Drug Administration (2007) FDA Regulates the safety of bottled water beverages including flavored water and nutrient-added water beverages http://www.fda.gov/Food/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/ucm046894.htm Retrieved Feb 4, 2010

SAFETY WATCHDOGSSAFETY WATCHDOGS

• WHO

• FDA


US Food and Drug Administration (2007) FDA Regulates the safety of bottled water beverages including flavored water and nutrient-added water beverages http://www.fda.gov/Food/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/ucm046894.htm

The nature of plasticThe nature of plastic

Plastic - composition and Plastic - composition and types types

1.1. Polystyrene and Polystyrene and polyethylenepolyethylene

2.2. Thermosetting plasticsThermosetting plasticsPlastic. (2009). Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, 6th Edition (pp. 1): Columbia University Press.

LANDFILLS ARE FULL LANDFILLS ARE FULL ……

IT IS NOT BIODEGRABLEIT IS NOT BIODEGRABLE

IT SITS IN LANDFILLS IT SITS IN LANDFILLS FOR MANY YEARSFOR MANY YEARS

National Geographic Green guide for everyday living. Plastic containers 101http://www.thegreenguide.com/buying-guide/plastic-containers

HEALTH CONCERN!!! HEALTH CONCERN!!!

Bisphenol ABisphenol A

Smash Sports Products (2009). Hydration and health: The water bottle controversyhttp://www.smashsportsproducts.com/health-benefits.htm Retrieved Feb. 4, 2010

HEALTH CONCERN!!!HEALTH CONCERN!!!

Bisphenol ABisphenol A

Steven, G., Hentges, P., Director, S., & Council, A. C. Health & safety concerns over plastic additives in consumer products. FDCH Congressional Testimony FDCH Congressional Testimony J1 - FDCH Congressional Testimony.

Conditions that may Conditions that may compromise plastic usecompromise plastic use

Thermal conditions (heat, Thermal conditions (heat, microwave, freezing)microwave, freezing)

Types of food material stored Types of food material stored (liquid, dry, chemical)(liquid, dry, chemical)

Frequency of use (single or Frequency of use (single or multiple use of same plastic multiple use of same plastic containers)containers)


Human health implicationsHuman health implications

•PET (or PETE) 1: Polyethylene terephthalate

•HDPE 2: High-density polyethylene

•PP5: Polypropylene


PLASTICS TO AVOID!PLASTICS TO AVOID!

#3 polyvinyl chloride (PVC)

#6 polystyrene (PS)

#7 polycarbonate


HEALTH CONCERN!!!HEALTH CONCERN!!!

REUSING PLASTIC REUSING PLASTIC BOTTLES???BOTTLES???

Canadian Press January 26, 2003 People who frequently reuse their water bottles may be risking their health.http://www.globalhealingcenter.com/people-who-frequently-reuse-their-water-bottles-may-be-risking-their-health.html

Copeland, A. Homefamily.net Reusing water bottles could make you sick Home Economist TEAM Resourceshttp://www.homefamily.net/index.php?/categories/yourfamily/reusing_water_bottles_may_make_you_sick/ Retrieved Feb. 4, 2010

RECOMMENDATIONSRECOMMENDATIONS

For environmental health:For environmental health: Ensure effective Ensure effective disposal/recycledisposal/recycle

COMMUNITY ACTIONCOMMUNITY ACTION

Lobby: Lobby:

lawmakers for safety standardslawmakers for safety standards

producers for safer productsproducers for safer products

Additional Resources

Barrett, J. R. (2009). Estrogens in a Bottle? Environmental Health Perspectives, 117(6), A241.

Claudio, L. (2008). A Clear Look at Water Bottles. Prevention, 60(9), 201-202

Copeland, A. Homefamily.net Reusing water bottles could make you sick Home Economist TEAM Resources http://www.homefamily.net/index.php?/categories/yourfamily/reusing_water_bottles_may_make_you_sick/ Retrieved Feb. 4, 2010

Greene, A. (2008). Plastic: Not-So-Fantastic. Kiwi Kiwi J1 - Kiwi, 23.

Institute for agriculture and trade policy: Food and health program: Smart Plastics Guide Healthier Food Uses of Plastics http://iatp.org/iatp/publications.cfm?accountID=421&refID=102202

Klessig, L. 2004. Part of Water is Life, a class website on water privatization and commodification, produced by students of Geography 378 http://www.academic.evergreen.edu/g/grossmaz/klessill/

National Geographic Green guide for everyday living. Plastic containers 101 http://www.thegreenguide.com/buying-guide/plastic-containers

Smash Sports Products (2009). Hydration and health: The water bottle controversy http://www.smashsportsproducts.com/health-benefits.htm Retrieved Feb. 4, 2010


REFERENCES REFERENCES Ashbolt, N. J. (2004). Microbial contamination of drinking water and disease outcomes in developing regions. Ashbolt, N. J. (2004). Microbial contamination of drinking water and disease outcomes in developing regions.

School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW 2052, AustraliaSchool of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia (Toxicology 198 (2004) 229–238).(Toxicology 198 (2004) 229–238).

Barrett, J. R. (2009). Estrogens in a Bottle? Barrett, J. R. (2009). Estrogens in a Bottle? Environmental Health Perspectives, 117Environmental Health Perspectives, 117(6), A241.(6), A241.

Claudio, L. (2008). A Clear Look at Water Bottles. Claudio, L. (2008). A Clear Look at Water Bottles. Prevention, 60Prevention, 60(9), 201-202(9), 201-202

Copeland, A. Homefamily.net Reusing water bottles could make you sick Home Economist TEAM ResourcesCopeland, A. Homefamily.net Reusing water bottles could make you sick Home Economist TEAM Resources http://www.homefamily.net/index.php?/categories/yourfamily/reusing_water_bottles_may_make_you_sick/ http://www.homefamily.net/index.php?/categories/yourfamily/reusing_water_bottles_may_make_you_sick/

Retrieved Feb. 4, 2010Retrieved Feb. 4, 2010

DOSS, J. K., CEO, P. A., & ASSOCIATION, I. B. W. REGULATION OF BOTTLED WATER, DOSS, J. K., CEO, P. A., & ASSOCIATION, I. B. W. REGULATION OF BOTTLED WATER, FDCH Congressional FDCH Congressional Testimony FDCH Congressional Testimony J1Testimony FDCH Congressional Testimony J1

Greene, A. (2008). Plastic: Not-So-Fantastic. Greene, A. (2008). Plastic: Not-So-Fantastic. Kiwi Kiwi J1 - KiwiKiwi Kiwi J1 - Kiwi, 23., 23.

Hayhurst, T. (2009). Company creates biodegradable bottle. Hayhurst, T. (2009). Company creates biodegradable bottle. Waste & Recycling News Waste & Recycling News Waste & Recycling News Waste & Recycling News J1 - Waste & Recycling News, 15J1 - Waste & Recycling News, 15(10), 32.(10), 32.

Institute for agriculture and trade policy: Food and health program: Smart Plastics Guide Healthier Food Uses of Institute for agriculture and trade policy: Food and health program: Smart Plastics Guide Healthier Food Uses of Plastics Plastics http://iatp.org/iatp/publications.cfm?accountID=421&refID=102202

Klessig, L. 2004. Part of Water is Life, a class website on water privatization and commodification, produced by Klessig, L. 2004. Part of Water is Life, a class website on water privatization and commodification, produced by students of Geography 378 students of Geography 378 http://www.academic.evergreen.edu/g/grossmaz/klessill/

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REFERENCESREFERENCES Naked adopts recycled PET. (2009). Beverage Industry Beverage Industry J1 - Beverage Industry, 100(8), 13.

National Geographic Green guide for everyday living. Plastic containers 101 http://www.thegreenguide.com/buying-guide/plastic-containers

Picking Plastic? The Green Guide Cracks the Codes. (2005). Ascribe Newswire: Health, 9-11. . P. A., & ASSOCIATION, I. B. W. REGULATION OF BOTTLED WATER, FDCH Congressional Testimony FDCH

Congressional Testimony J1 - FDCH Congressional Testimony.

Plastic. (2009). Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, 6th Edition (pp. 1): Columbia University Press. Smash Sports Products (2009). Hydration and health: The water bottle controversy http://www.smashsportsproducts.com/health-benefits.htm Retrieved Feb. 4, 2010

US Food and Drug Administration (2007) FDA Regulates the safety of bottled water beverages including flavored water and nutrient-added water beverages http://www.fda.gov/Food/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/ucm046894.htm Retrieved Feb 4, 2010

U.S. Government Accountability Office (2009). Bottled Water: FDA Safety and Consumer Protections Are Often Less Stringent Than Comparable EPA Protections for Tap Water GAO-09-610 June 22, 2009. http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-09-610 Retrieved Feb. 4, 2010


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http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-09-610

http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs256/en

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