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Started by DolfanBob, April 26, 2012, 02:51:05 PM

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DolfanBob

Changing opinions one mistake at a time.

Conan71

They can be convenient for public gatherings where running water isn't available.  Other than that, bottled water is an incredible waste of oil resources in it's manufacture and transportation and contributes to tons of litter.  It blows me away how many different brands of water there are on the shelf.  The most ridiculous is Fiji water.  Water imported from Fiji.  Wow.

Buy durable re-usable containers, a good sink tap filter, and bottle your own for far less.

It's freaking water, people!
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custosnox

Quote from: Conan71 on April 26, 2012, 02:54:58 PM
They can be convenient for public gatherings where running water isn't available.  Other than that, bottled water is an incredible waste of oil resources in it's manufacture and transportation and contributes to tons of litter.  It blows me away how many different brands of water there are on the shelf.  The most ridiculous is Fiji water.  Water imported from Fiji.  Wow.

Buy durable re-usable containers, a good sink tap filter, and bottle your own for far less.

It's freaking water, people!
I use one of these and it works great


Gaspar

I drink tap water out of an old Mazzio's cup.

You guys are fancy!
When attacked by a mob of clowns, always go for the juggler.

RecycleMichael

I dip my hat into the creek
Power is nothing till you use it.

custosnox

Quote from: RecycleMichael on April 26, 2012, 03:56:58 PM
I dip my hat into the creek
And that's why no one can drink the creek water anymore

Townsend

Quote from: custosnox on April 26, 2012, 04:00:00 PM
And that's why no one can drink the creek water anymore

I thought he was tossing some innuendo into the mix.

custosnox

Quote from: Townsend on April 26, 2012, 04:00:58 PM
I thought he was tossing some innuendo into the mix.
Even more reason to not drink the water in the creek

Conan71

Quote from: Gaspar on April 26, 2012, 03:23:16 PM
I drink tap water out of an old Mazzio's cup.

You guys are fancy!

It sloshes out of the cup when I'm on my bike.
"It has been said that politics is the second oldest profession. I have learned that it bears a striking resemblance to the first" -Ronald Reagan

rdj

I drink at Cripple Creek.
Live Generous.  Live Blessed.

AquaMan

Some of it is driven by the advertising/novelty industry. We have a water bottler right here in Tulsa. You can get your company name or event custom printed on cheap throwaway water bottles. No kidding, it sits right next to Arkansas River. At least its upstream from Tulsa.
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Red Arrow

Quote from: AquaMan on April 27, 2012, 10:47:17 AM
Some of it is driven by the advertising/novelty industry. We have a water bottler right here in Tulsa. You can get your company name or event custom printed on cheap throwaway water bottles. No kidding, it sits right next to Arkansas River. At least its upstream from Tulsa.

How far upstream?  Downstream of Sand Springs?
 

AquaMan

Quote from: Red Arrow on April 27, 2012, 06:01:23 PM
How far upstream?  Downstream of Sand Springs?

IIRC its around Gilcrease Drive and Charles Page Blvd. But not to worry, I believe they get their water from the city then filter it. Just thought the location was funny considering how Tulsan's feel about their river.
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Red Arrow

I actually need to buy some new bottles.  The ones I've been reusing are getting a bit beat up.  Many now have a convex rather than concave bottom and won't stand up on their own.
 

AquaMan

I think its called Sooner Bottling.
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