PPT-Bottled Water: Environmental Health Factors

Jacquelyn Burton PUBH51651 Environmental Health Instructor Howard Rubin April 24 2011 Introduction Bottled water versus tap water For better For worse Overview Bottled Water Consumption. Recall Notice Date Date Product Manufacturer Class of Recall Reason Volume Recalled Locations 22890 February 1990 Sparkling water Perrier Group Paris France II Contaminated with benzene 05 million cases remain on market as of recall date Nationwide Potable means that the water is safe for human consumption However the regulations for bottled water are not the same as those for tap water The quality of tap water follows the Canadian Drinking Water Quality Guidelines but they are only guidelines A Campaign for Water Alternatives. Why is it Important?. Environmental Cost. The annual fuel used to transport bottled water (around . 2.7 billion . litres. ) . can power 1 million vehicles for a year. WHAT WE LEARNED. A journey toward understanding and action taken by. Tyvon Smith, Trey Albert, and Sam Ng. (All names are fictional; this is a SAMPLE of what a group of students could do for their final presentation). 2014/2015. OUR OBJECTIVES. More . water fountains on campus (that are clean and accessible. ). 2. Students . should be given free or heavily subsidised reusable water bottles in order to use the fountains. By: Lexy Rinehart. What do you think of when you see a bottle of water?. How many bottles of water do you use a week?. “Toxic chemicals contained in plastics cause neurological problems, cancer, birth defects, hormonal changes gastric ulcer, thyroid problems and cardiovascular disease” (B Victor). Chrissy Cooley. earthycooley@gmail.com. Email me! I love talking about bottled water restrictions.. #. beyondexcuses. The Story of Bottled Water. Impact and Implications. Nearly a billion people lack access to safe drinking water, even more to proper sanitation. Envrionment. Bottled . Water . and the. Environment. Topics Covered:. Bottled Water Benefits. Health Impacts. Environmental Impacts. Economic Impacts. Recent Backlash. Rethink. Bottled Water . Benefits. Presenter: . KarandawAla. G. Authors: . KarandawAla. . G,. . Fernando . KPD . . Bringing ancient wisdom to modern society. Medical concerns brought about by environmental factors. Need for preventive medicine. WHAT WE LEARNED. A journey toward understanding and action taken by. Tyvon Smith, Trey Albert, and Sam Ng. (All names are fictional; this is a SAMPLE of what a group of students could do for their final presentation). Envrionment. Bottled . Water . and the. Environment. Topics Covered:. Bottled Water Benefits. Health Impacts. Environmental Impacts. Economic Impacts. Recent Backlash. Rethink. Bottled Water . Benefits. Environmental impact of bottled water. Most bottled water is in plastic bottles. When burned, these bottles release toxic chemicals. When buried (put in landfills) it can take them over 1000 years to decompose. OLUWADARE,T. DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY MEDICINE. ‘IF YOU WANT TO LEARN ABOUT THE HEALTH OF A POPULATION, LOOK AT THE AIR THEY BREATH, THE WATER THEY DRINK, AND THE PLACES THEY LIVE. HIPPOCRATES, THE FATHER OF MEDICINE.. Bottled . Water . and the. Environment. Topics Covered:. Bottled Water Benefits. Health Impacts. Environmental Impacts. Economic Impacts. Recent Backlash. Rethink. Bottled Water . Benefits. http://. www.foodandwaterwatch.org.