Current Topics: Bottled Water

Have you ever thought about how small sized plastic bottles impact the environment? Well, neither did I until I came across a few resources online... Actually, I used to think that buying these little bottles was better, not to mention more convenient. However, for the little amount of convenience comes a cost in not only trash, but more direct forms of pollution. What I didn't know was that a lot of the recycled bottles end up being exported to other countries to deal with. I guess it's "Out of sight, out of mind." This week, I would like you to think about whether small plastic bottles should be banned/reduced or not?

Breaking News English Lesson

http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/1301/130104-bottled_water.html

Pet Bottle Recycling in Japan

http://www.petbottle-rec.gr.jp/english/pdf/reports/0_All_pages.pdf

You can also access the video at: http://youtu.be/Se12y9hSOM0

Most stores follow ban on bottled water

You can also access the article at: http://www.boston.com/yourtown/concord/2013/01/27/cumberland-farms-not-following-concord-plastic-water-bottle-ban/QeqAuZxzYJFxsJpAcjwIRN/story.html