Create Your Own Bottled Water With Filters

You’ve probably heard the story by now that bottled water is adding to the environmental threat to the world. The number of plastic water bottles that end up in landfills on a daily basis is surprising and demonstrates that most are not being recycled.

The power used to create plastic bottles, transport them to their destination, and the fact that most of the water is just filtered faucet water are all reasons why you might buy a water filter for your personal use. Creating your own “bottled” water will save you money and help support the earth.

One of the most popular brands is Brita water filters. They are made in various types and sizes, can be hooked straight on your sink, or come as part of a water holding tank system that you sed in your refrigerator. I personally use the brita riviera water pitcher, because I like having chilled water available 24 hours a day as this pitcher sits nicely in the refrigerator. However, all types works well.

Water filters will remove impurities and chlorine and make your water taste equally as good as most bottled brands . This makes it a great choice for you and your family.

Along with making great tasting drinks available to you and your family 24/7, using a filter can save you a lot of money. On average, faucet water costs cents on the dollar compared to buying bottled.

Faucet water might also be healthier than some bottled water, as there are not as many laws in place covering bottled water regulation as there are for faucet water laid down by city municipalities. Therefore, it could be argued, that filtering your own water in the house is technically healthier for you than bottled anyway, and definitely better for the environment.

If you purchase a refillable water bottle you will also have access to filtered water when on the road or at work - situations where you typically drink the bottled variety. You can find reusable bottles most places you shop and they come in a variety of sizes and materials, from stainless steel to plastic and glass. Buying one for everyone in your family will enable them to have their own bottled water with them wherever they are going.

Investing in water filters for your home is a sensible and “green” choice to make for your entire family and the planet in general. You get the same or improved quality of water, save some hard earned dollars, and help improve the environment.

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