Elizabeth Royte, the author of Bottlemania will be coming to visit us on Tuesday. Check out her website and blog.
Everyone must post at least one question they have about bottled water, tap water, or NYC water in general in preparation for her visit. DUE MONDAY
This counts as a homework assignment
*Which one will you consider to be "safe" Bottled Water, or Tap water?
ReplyDelete*What made you want to write Bottlemania? Was it because of all the issues we are facing due to disposable water bottles in particular?
*We have been learning about solutions we can take to improve the bottled water situation. What do you think would be the most affective solution, that we should take to save our environment ?
Estefania Garcia, 12B
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ReplyDeleteIf bottled water is such a problem why doesn't government try and get involved with the safe clean up of plastic bottles?
ReplyDeleteWhat else can we use other than Plastic bottles?
If our community don't try to help each other and our own self to try to maintain our earth and water clean and safe ..how we expect to drink clean water ?
ReplyDeleteWhat is one best way to conserve our water ?
What plan should the community do for now or for the future to keep our water safe and clean? to drink?
*Where in the US is it unsafe to drink tap water?
ReplyDelete*Should government get involved in the cleanup of plastic bottles?
*Do filter actually filter water?
*What was it that interested you and made you want to write a book about water?
*Do you think its important for people to be aware of their water and where it comes from? and goes?
How much percent does water take up in the world?
ReplyDeleteHow much water does an average person use a day ? if you compare it to the whole world?
When is drinking bottled water recommended? do some people have to drink bottled water because of health issues?
The amount of water we use , how is it affecting the future? would their be more water available for people in the future?
What should we do with the left over water bottles so that we don't harm our environment?
ReplyDeleteWhen the water is being filtered are there any left over chemicals or particles?
What would consider to be "safe" bottled or tap?
ReplyDeleteHow was the experience of discovering the true facts?
What kind of chemicals did you find in the tap and bottled water that is dangerous to us humans?
What inspired you to write your book?
ReplyDeleteAre you involved in any “movements” to decrease the amount of water bottles usage?
Have you seek help from government officials?
Amrika Sieunarine
-What are other cites with similar tap water and bottled water issues as New York City?
ReplyDeleteThe issue that the city has fresh clean tap water they can drink from but people still seem to prefer bottled water.
-What are some actions that are being done now to decrease the amount of non-recyclable water bottles?
- Why is the topic of tap water and bottled water important to you?
-What would be the effect of water bottles not being recycled in the worlds' future and even the cites' future?
Is there any laws that protect places where water bottle companies are pumping water without consent of the people?
ReplyDeleteHow long does it take a water bottle to disintegrate?
Is our water pollution affecting other countries?
Which state is the most regulated with the use of water bottles?
ReplyDeleteHow quickly is the usage of water bottles dropping?
Is it possible to convert sea water into safe drinking water?
Which state has the most unhealthiest water to drink in the United States?
ReplyDelete-GABY
-What can we use beside bottle of water?
ReplyDelete-Where in the United States is it unsafe to drink tap water?
-How can we change bottle of water into something that wont harm us,species, and the environment?
-Katherine Reyes
Seniors. Please remember to proof-read before posting.
ReplyDeleteIs the United States the only country that has an issue with recycling bottled water?
ReplyDeleteDoes the United States have the "healthiest" water source?
**How long does it take to make a plastic bottle and how much does it cost?
ReplyDelete**Is there any way to manufacture plastic bottles without it hurting the environment but more trying to help it can?
**Are there any materials that can be replaced in the manufacturing of plastic bottles to help the environment and not contaminate the water being bottle?
How can We Spread the word to the people in our society to recycled our bottle?
ReplyDeleteHow many Bottle bills does every state get for each bottle they use?
If they Collect all the bottles, and Drop off in another state do they use it? or through it out?
Krystal Acevedo
ReplyDeleteWould fresh water ever run out or become contaminated that not even Clorox can clean it?
What encouraged you to write Bottlemania?
Do you buy water bottles even if its an emergency?
*What was the main reason for writing Bottlemania?How long you been consern about the way we drink our water?
ReplyDelete*Which water do you think its safer Bottle water ir Tap water?
*Are you doing anything in particular to help out our environment?
~ I hate paying for bottled brands of water like Desani, Aquafina or Poland Spring because I know that it is just really regular tap water that has been more purified.. Is this water any better or worse than just regular tap water? I researched that Bottled water goes through a process called "reverse osmosis" meaning the movement of water molecules being transferred through the membrane into a higher solute concentration. Cant I just do that with my own tap water?
ReplyDelete~ We also have water bottle brands like Fiji, Ethos, Evian and Smart water, the water in these bottled inst just supposed to be tap water but they come from the "mountains" are they really from there and are they healthier than just tap water that is purified because I cannot taste the difference.
~ In your opinion.. is really tap water better than bottled water?
+ What do you think about fake water bottle advertisement? Why is ok for them to lie about where the water comes from, while other type of food can not use false advertisement? I believe that for water it is equivalent having an ingredients list on another product.
ReplyDelete+ If you had an action plan, to help increase recycling of water bottle what would it be?
+ What do you think American should do with the millions of water bottles they have in landfills all over the world?
-Would you consider bottled water to be expensive in relation to tap water?
ReplyDelete-How much does a gallon of tap water cost in NYC?
-How much bottles get recycled a year?
-Why don’t all states have a bottle bill?
-What are some benefits of recycling water?
-What are some animal species in danger due to bottles in the ocean?
about how much does a water company waist on making bottles a year on average?
ReplyDeletehow bad s it to refill a plastic water bottle? What chemicals does it let out that is harmful?
What made you or convinced you to write bottlemania?
which river in the country is the most contaminated?
Who came up with the idea of the bottle Bill?
ReplyDeleteWhy has the law not passed in every state?
Which kind of water is considered healthier, tap or bottled water?
ReplyDeleteIn what states is bottled water the most popular?
Has the government done anything to reduce the amount of water bottles produced?
What was the inspiration that made you write bottlemania?
ReplyDeleteWhat state and country can be accused of most excessive use of water?
What do you recommend bottle or tap water based on health issues?
Andy Alvarez
why doesnt the united states make a bottle bill?
ReplyDeletewhy doesnt the united states reduces the amount of plastic water bottle been created in the united states?
ReplyDeleteIs their a way to take out all the plastic that are in the ocean?
ReplyDeleteIs the united states the only coutry that throws plastc waste into the ocean?
ReplyDelete1- For which reasons the U.S. population does not use the tap water for consumption?
ReplyDelete2- Why has decreased the amount of recycled water bottles in the last decade?
Besides writing "Bottlemania" are you doing anything else that helps the United States and bottles that are being thrown into the ocean?
ReplyDeleteIs New York City's tap water the best tap water compared to every major city in the United States?
ReplyDeleteWhich state/city has the cleanest tap water?
ReplyDeleteDo you think we should stop buying bottled water?
1) If tap water and bottle water are both equally clean to drink, why do many Americas prefer to buy bottle water, when they could get tap water for free?
ReplyDelete2) Can the government do something to reduce the amount of plastic bottles created?
3) Is there any way that plastic bottles can be made without it hurting the environment when the bottle is distroyed (pollution)? For example not using a certain type of chemical.
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ReplyDelete*What country has the safest and unsafest water ?
ReplyDelete*What type of water do you think is better, tap water or bottled water ?
-Gen Colon
What do you consider good/healthy water to taste like?
ReplyDeleteWhy is it so important to filter our water before we drink it?
Is tap water healthier than filtered water?
Is it safe to drink water that has been in transported into a bottled water?
Do you think there should be a bottle bill ?
ReplyDeleteHow come is bad to reuse our water bottles?
-Jasmine Germosen
What effect do the ditereating bottles have on the ocean?
ReplyDeleteWhy isn’t the bottle bill enforced by our government?
Is it an economical problem or people’s lack of caring of the environment?
Why is it that not every state has a Bottle bill?
ReplyDeleteIs it Safe to drink tap water all the time, instead of bottled or filtered water?
What can we do to reduce water bottle use in 3rd world countries because they need it due to them not having fresh water?
ReplyDeleteDo you think countries are not really putting a lot of effort in to reducing garbage in our seas or even thinking of ways to get rid of sea garbage patches ?
Why can't we reuse plastic water bottles because if its due to chemicals found in the bottle then doesn't from water bottles due harm to us?
How will the increasing amount of bottled water bought affect the animals a few years from now?
ReplyDeleteIf everyone was to stop buying bottled water, how will that affect our economy?
~Emelisa
Why hasn't the U.S taken an initiative to create a federal bottle bill as suppose to only certain states, if the increase in plastic bottles is severely harming our environment?
ReplyDeleteIf the water companies are making so much unnecessary money yearly, considering bottled water is the same as tap water, why hasn't the government shut down those companies, so that people could invest there money on something more worthy and of higher priority?
In the United States which city has the best water system?
ReplyDeleteWhy does the United States dump its plastic waste in the pacific ocean? Is there a better solution that does not involve dumping plastic waste in the ocean?
Should the bottle bill increase the amount of money returned to those who return the bottles? Wouldn't it increase the amount of people that would recycle?
ReplyDeleteAs a senior i high school this is the first time thatt i have herd tap water is safe to drink. Why is it that we are waiting so long to inform teens about the importance of tap water? And what is a way us as teenagers can get Invovled in to making NYC tap water more drinkable?
ReplyDeleteWhy is that the NYC alone takes up so much water from all over the place the canton catskills, we cant we just have on water system and let that one be controled? If we do this wouldn't the people consider drinking water more because they will value it?
Are there any bottled water that are safe for our enviornment? such as Dasani water bottles that consider themselves "plant bottles"
ReplyDeleteSome companies point out that less plastic= better for our enviornment. But does this really make a big difference?
Do you think the topic on water bottles should be broadened to other types of drinks in bottles as well? If so what do you suggest we contain these liquids in?
ReplyDeleteWhat were your motives to write the book, did you look to find the disadvantages of these water bottles or did it find you?
Do you think one person can make a difference if we were all to stop using water bottles, or is it too late?
Meloryn Quezada
When the water is being filtered is it possible to have any remains such as chemicals and abiotic factors in the water?
ReplyDeleteWill it be possible to stop the cycle of producing more water bottles to reduce pollution throughout the entire planet?
What can be the possible consequences of an increase in the demand of water bottles on society?
ReplyDeleteAre there organizations that collect water bottles themselves and recycle them to help better the environment?
Has NYC's water(in general)gotten healthier or has it grown in harm over the past five years?
-Lisnanlly Guaba
How long do you think it will take before people open their eyes and realize that water companies are deceiving us?
ReplyDeleteWhat inspired you to write a book on the impact of bottled water to the environment?
ReplyDeleteBesides the bottle bill, what are other ways that the U.S government can solve the bottled water problem?
Is tap water considered better than bottled water, or are both considered basically the same?
ReplyDelete--BRUNEL PAUL