Not only are reusable water bottles better for the planet, they are better for your wallet. The average American can save $1,350 a year using a refillable water bottle rather than constantly buying disposables adding to environmental stressors.
By choosing an environmentally friendly water bottle, you can significantly reduce your carbon footprint and be part of the solution.
Most plastic is not recyclable and the vast majority does not biodegrade. Further, plastic products often break down into very small fragments called microplastics that can pollute ecosystems and harm organisms. Throughout their lifecycle, plastics have a significant carbon footprint and emit 3.4% of global greenhouse gas emissions.
Challenge: Where can you eliminate plastic in your life?
We Rotarians can make a big difference together doing easy and difficult things. Many times doing less is doing more for the environment! Please raise awareness by sharing the monthly idea on your club’s web site, newsletter, social media and announcements at meetings. This is service above self!