Explanatory Essay: Bottled Water or Tap Water? There are articles‚ flyers‚ and even books out in the market that try to persuade people to either use bottled water or tap water. While many believe that tap water is more beneficial to the body‚ others believe that the convenience and advertising of purified bottled water is acceptable enough for themselves. As we consume water‚ we concern ourselves with issues such as if it is harmful to the environment‚ if it is harmful to our health and whether
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Bottled Water Industry Analysis & Recommendations I. Industry Introduction The Bottled Water industry is still in an expansionary/growth stage. In 2005 the bottled water industry accounted for $70 billion‚ and is expected to reach $140 billion by the year 2020.Advertising budgets are very heavy in companies such as Pepsi (Aquafina)‚ and are positive indicators of the current [growth] stage in the product’s lifecycle. However‚
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Just Tap It: The Negative Effects of Bottled Water “In Canada‚ bottled water consumption was estimated at 24.4 litres per person in 1999. By 2005‚ that had increased to about 60 litres per person‚ with sales worth $652.7 million” (CBC News‚ 2008). This dramatic increase in bottled water consumption does not come without severe repercussions and has caused a chain reaction of unfortunate events. Although easily available and terribly convenient‚ bottled water negatively effects the environment‚ is
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WATER 1. Nearly 80% of the surface of earth is water. 2. 97% of all water on earth is sea water. 3. Chemically‚ it us 2 atoms of Hydrogen and 1 atom of oxygen. We and Water : 1. The human body is made up of about 70% water. 2. Every system in our body needs water. 3. Water makes up 83% of our blood. 4. Water helps us digest food. 5. Water transports body wastes. 6. Water keeps our temperature correct. 7. Each day we must replace 2.4 ltrs
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Bottled Water the Unknown Enemy Water bottle sales have been going up exponentially these last few years. According to the International Bottled Water Association (IWBA). People who are buying bottled water are being cheated. Tap water is cheaper‚ more convenient‚ and the change in taste is almost nonexistent. It is the better choice. Water bottles do not have as many perks as tap and is not reliable. The first big selling point about tap is how cheap it is. Consumer Reports News reports
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Competition in the Bottled Water Industry 1. List and describe the dominant economic characteristics of the bottled water industry. Market size and growth rate The industry is size is worldwide with a growth rate averaging nearly 9% from 1996-2001 (with a U.S. per capita growth from 20 gallons per year in 2001 to 26 gallons per year in 2005.) Number of buyers There is a significant number of buyers in the U.S. and internationally. No one buyer accounts for a significant fraction of
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Large pool of buyers but no one accounts for a significant fraction of overall market demand. Degree of product differentiation Various types‚ such as natural mineral water‚ spring water and purified water etc. Products could be identical. Buyer needs and requirements Due to the concerns over the safety of tap water. An increased focus on health and fitness. The hectic on-the-go lifestyles of American consumers. Attracted by the convenience‚ purity and portability. Number of rivals
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Water is a vital resource for humans. In fact‚ our bodies are composed primarily of water‚ which is why we cannot live without water. There are basically two sources of drinking water: tap and bottled. So what is the difference between the two? This is a topic that typically causes quite a division between people. Some major contrast between tap and bottled water is the regulations‚ cost‚ and the impact on the environment. Overall‚ the benefits of water bottles do not outweigh the cost. When the
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Trouble with Bottled Water 1. What’s in the Bottles One problem has to do with what’s in the bottles themselves. The Earth Policy Institute reports that 1.5 million barrels of oil per year‚ which is enough to fuel 100‚000 cars for that same year‚ are required to satisfy Americans’ demand for bottled water. That’s because PET‚ or polyethylene terephthalate‚ the plastic used in water bottles‚ is derived from crude oil. And‚ according to the Earth Policy Institute article "Bottled Water: Pouring
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The Case Against Bottled Water TheStar.com - August 11‚ 2008 By Sean Petty & Justin Trudeau Essay Exercise: After reading this newspaper opinion piece‚ think about how the authors could revise this into an academic essay. What would they have to change in terms of content‚ format‚ and style? Consider whether there are any opportunities for using headings‚ graphics‚ etc. Canadians have long been proud of the mighty rivers and beautiful lakes that make this country one of the greatest repositories
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