Wednesday, September 05, 2007

Bottled Water.... By the Numbers


Well you want to save the earth? You recycle, you walk instead of taking the car. Here's something for you to think about......


Estimated amount of oil used to make the bottled-water containers sold in the U.S. last year:

1.6 million barrels


Ratio of the amount of water used to make the containers vs. the amount used to fill them up:
2:1


Amount of bottled water delivered to U.S. troops in Iraq each day:
1.4 million liters
(Source for the above 3: Harper's Index)


Average monthly water bill if the cheapest bottled water came out of your tap:
$9,000
(Source: American Water Works Association)


Percent of Americans who suffer from hyperhidrosis---excessive sweating:
1.5%
(Source: The Week)