The members of the International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) continue to respond to the ongoing lead-contaminated water crisis in Flint, Michigan, affecting 100,000 families. IBWA member companies - including Absopure, Flint Culligan, Maumee Valley Bottlers, Nestle Waters North America (NWNA), and Niagara - have so far donated the equivalent of 1.5 million bottles of bottled water.
The International Bottled Water Association's (IBWA) consumer website www.bottledwatermatters.com has launched its twentieth YouTube video, "Every Bottle Counts," a humorous and informative look at how people recycle when they are out and about in public places. A teenaged consumer explores how, when and where to recycle her empty PET plastic bottled water containers as she moves through her busy day away from home. In this short video, many U.S. communities from coast to coast that currently have public recycling programs in place are cited. Each of these communities listed report that public space recycling programs either make money or save money for their community treasuries as they make it easier for people to fully recycle unwanted bottles, cans and containers while away from home.
The bottled water industry provides both fluoridated and non-fluoridated brands to provide consumers with choice, quality and convenience. A number of IBWA member companies produce fluoridated bottled water for consumers who want fluoride in their drinking water and wish to choose bottled water.
According to the Beverage Marketing Corporation (BMC), the average wholesale price per gallon of domestic non-sparkling bottled water was $1.21 in 2015. As a popular retail food product, bottled water is available at many differing price points.
By federal law, FDA regulations governing the safety and quality of bottled water must be at least as stringent as the EPA regulations that govern tap water. And, in some cases, the bottled water regulations are more stringent.
Fun fact: Bottled water helps people make the choice to drink more water; especially as it's convenient for people on the go. In fact, 40 percent of all water servings come in the form of bottled water, according to Kantor Panel Worldwide. For more information see: www.bottledwatermatters.com Music by www.royaltyfreemusiclibrary.com
The bottled water industry has a long and deeply-held tradition of effectively and responsibly protecting and managing our vital natural resources. Sustainable, protected, and naturally recharged water sources are the single most important aspect of our business. This commitment to environmental excellence holds true wherever bottled water facilities are located.
The International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) is the authoritative source of information about all types of bottled waters, mineral water bottlers, Bottled water brands, Water brands, Bottled water companies, purified water, packaged water and mineral water bottlers.
One of the simplest things that a person can do when seeking to lead a healthier lifestyle is to drink water instead of other beverages that are heavy with sugar and calories. Bottled Water Matters is the official voice of the bottled water industry. We are a coalition formed by the International Bottled Water Association. We give bottled water consumers a voice to share their ideas about bottled water safety, the bottled water facts, types of bottled water, healthy bottled water companies and commitment to recycling.
Bottled Water Matters is the official voice of the bottled water industry. We are a coalition formed by the International Bottled Water Association. We give bottled water consumers a voice to share their ideas about bottled water safety, the bottled water facts, types of bottled water, healthy bottled water companies and commitment to recycling.