[PDF] Bottled Water eBook

Author : Gay Hawkins
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 285 pages
File Size : 21,78 MB
Release : 2015-09-11
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0262329530

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How and why branded bottles of water have insinuated themselves into our daily lives, and what the implications are for safe urban water supplies. How did branded bottles of water insinuate themselves into our daily lives? Why did water become an economic good—no longer a common resource but a commercial product, in industry parlance a “fast moving consumer good,” or FMCG? Plastic Water examines the processes behind this transformation. It goes beyond the usual political and environmental critiques of bottled water to investigate its multiplicity, examining a bottle of water's simultaneous existence as, among other things, a product, personal health resource, object of boycotts, and part of accumulating waste matter. Throughout, the book focuses on the ontological dimensions of drinking bottled water—the ways in which this habit enacts new relations and meanings that may interfere with other drinking water practices. The book considers the assemblage and emergence of a mass market for water, from the invention of the polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottle in 1973 to the development of “hydration science” that accompanied the rise of jogging in the United States. It looks at what bottles do in the world, tracing drinking and disposal practices in three Asian cities with unreliable access to safe water: Bangkok, Chennai, and Hanoi. And it considers the possibility of ethical drinking, examining campaigns to “say no” to the bottle and promote the consumption of tap water in Canada, the United States, and Australia.

Author : Peter H. Gleick
Publisher : Island Press
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 34,47 MB
Release : 2010-04-20
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1597265284

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Water went from being a free natural resource to one of the most successful commercial products of the last one hundred years. That's a big story, and water is big business. Gleick exposes the true reasons we've turned to the bottle, from fear mongering by business interests and our own vanity to the breakdown of public systems and global inequities.

Author : James Salzman
Publisher : Abrams
Page : 269 pages
File Size : 15,53 MB
Release : 2017-06-13
Category : History
ISBN : 1468306758

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An in-depth look at the changing approaches that environmentalists, governments, and the open market have taken to water through the lens of world history. When we turn on the tap or twist open a tall plastic bottle, we probably don’t give a second thought about where our drinking water comes from. But how it gets from the ground to the glass is far more convoluted than we might think. In this revised edition of Drinking Water, Duke University professor and environmental policy expert James Salzman shows how drinking water highlights the most pressing issues of our time. He adds eye-opening, contemporary examples about our relationship to and consumption of water, and a new chapter about the atrocities that occurred in Flint, Michigan. Provocative, insightful, and engaging, Drinking Water shows just how complex a simple glass of water can be. “A surprising, delightful, fact-filled book.” —Jared Diamond, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Guns, Germs, and Steel “Instead of buying your next twelve-pack of bottled water, buy this fascinating account of all the people who spent their lives making sure you’d have clean, safe drinking water every time you turned on the tap.” —Bill McKibben, author of Earth: Making a Life on a Tough New Planet “Drinking Water effortlessly guides us through a fascinating world we never consider. Even for people who think they know water, there is a surprise on almost every page.” —Charles Fishman, bestselling author of The Big Thirst and The Wal-Mart Effect “Salzman puts a needed spotlight on an often overlooked but critical social, economic, and political resource.” —Publishers Weekly

Author : Alexandru Grumezescu
Publisher : Woodhead Publishing
Page : 488 pages
File Size : 44,57 MB
Release : 2019-02-15
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0128157046

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Bottled and Packaged Water, Volume Four in The Science of Beverages series, offers great perspectives on current trends in drinking water research, quality control techniques, packaging strategies, and current concerns in the field, thus revealing the most novel standards in the industry. As consumer demand for bottled and packaged water has increased, the need for scientists and researchers to understand how to analyze water quality, safety, and control are essential. This all-encompassing resource for research and development in this flourishing field covers everything from sensory and chemical composition, to materials and manufacturing. Presents a detailed analysis and sensory characteristics of water to foster research and innovation Provides the latest technological advancements and microbiological characterization methods in the field Includes regulatory tools for beverage packaging to help industry personnel maintain compliance

Author : Frank Chapelle
Publisher : Rutgers University Press
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 40,69 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780813536149

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"Many people consider ground water deep beneath their feet as mysterious, perhaps even supernatural. To clarify matters, hydrogeologist Frank Chapelle has written a definitive history and science of subsurface water in his Wellsprings, a book both accessible to the lay reader while being filled with startling nuggets of information pleasing to the professional water scientist."--Donald Siegel, professor of earth sciences, Syracuse University "This book tells the story of bottled water in the United States in a highly readable and in-depth way, covering both the facts of the subject, and the persons and events that resulted in this now ubiquitous product."--Stephen C. Edberg, professor, Yale University Bottled water is a part of everyday life for millions of Americans. Per capita consumption in the United States now tops fifteen gallons per year with sales over $5 billion in 2002. Even as fuel prices climb, many people are still willing to pay more for a gallon of bottled water than they are for the equivalent in gasoline. At the same time, bottled water has become a symbol of refined taste and a healthy lifestyle. But despite its growing popularity, many people cannot quite put their finger on just why they prefer bottled water to the much less expensive tap variety. Some have a vague notion that bottled water is "healthier," some prefer the convenience and more consistent taste, and others are simply content to follow the trend. The fact is most people know very little about the natural beverage that they drink and enjoy. It is reasonable to wonder, therefore, just what differentiates bottled water from other water? Is it really better or healthier than tap water? Why is it that different brands seem to have subtle variations in taste? As Francis H. Chapelle reveals in this delightful and informative volume, a complex story of geology, hydrology, and history lies behind every bottle of spring water. The book chronicles the history of the bottled water industry in America from its beginnings in Europe hundreds of years ago to the present day. Subsequent chapters describe the chemical characteristics that make some waters desirable, and provide an overview of the geologic circumstances that produce them. Wellsprings explains how these geologic conditions vary throughout the country, and how this affects the kinds and quality of bottled water that are available. Finally, Chapelle shows how the bottled water industry uses this natural history, together with the perceived health benefits of spring waters, to market their products. Accessibly written and well illustrated, Wellsprings is both a revealing account and a user's guide to natural spring waters. Regardless of your drinking preference, this timely exploration will make your next drink of water refreshingly informed.

Author : Elizabeth Royte
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 44,38 MB
Release : 2011-01-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 1608196631

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Second only to soda, bottled water is on the verge of becoming the most popular beverage in the country. The brands have become so ubiquitous that we're hardly conscious that Poland Spring and Evian were once real springs, bubbling in remote corners of Maine and France. Only now, with the water industry trading in the billions of dollars, have we begun to question what it is we're drinking. In this intelligent, accomplished work of narrative journalism, Elizabeth Royte does for water what Michael Pollan did for food: she finds the people, machines, economies, and cultural trends that bring it from distant aquifers to our supermarkets. Along the way, she investigates the questions we must inevitably answer. Who owns our water? How much should we drink? Should we have to pay for it? Is tap safe water safe to drink? And if so, how many chemicals are dumped in to make it potable? What happens to all those plastic bottles we carry around as predictably as cell phones? And of course, what's better: tap water or bottled?

Author : Dorothy A. G. Senior
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 431 pages
File Size : 47,36 MB
Release : 2008-04-15
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1405148152

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The bottled waters industry has become a vital and vigorous sectorof the beverage world, in developed and developing countriesworldwide. Since publication of the first edition in 1998, theindustry has undergone a remarkable expansion, and this has servedto underline the need for an accessible source of technicalguidance. This book is unique in providing an overview of the science andtechnology of the bottled waters industry. The second edition hasbeen strengthened by bringing in a US co-Editor, and the coveragehas been thoroughly revised and considerably extended. A newchapter is included on cleaning and disinfection. The book provides a definitive source of reference for beveragetechnologists, packaging technologists, analytical chemists,microbiologists and health and safety personnel.

Author : Philip E. LaMoreaux
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 17,30 MB
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 3642564143

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This book provides information about springs, mineral waters, and thermal waters used for municipal, industrial, and agricultural water supplies and the rapidly expanding bottled water industry. The role of springs is described for ancient civilizations, military campaigns and, in more recent times, for tourism and health spas. In addition, their source, occurrence, and methods for development and use are described. The book contains data obtained from major hydrogeologic databases and from leading hydrogeologists.

Author : Maureen Green
Publisher : Portfolio/Euroservice
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 38,17 MB
Release : 1994
Category : Bottled water
ISBN : 9781872803197

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The only guide to the world's best bottled waters, The Good Water Guide describes and evaluates 250 different brands from 42 countries. Each brand i s critically reviewed and its source and bottling procedure thoroughly described. Mineral contents are presented in easy-to-read tables along with full-color label illustrations and photos of springs and production facilities.

Author : Colin Ingram
Publisher : Celestial Arts
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 15,25 MB
Release : 2011-06-08
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 0307791335

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The Drinking Water Book takes a level-headed look at the serious issues surrounding America's drinking water supply. In the completely revised comprehensive guide to making tap and bottled water safer, you'll find unbiased reporting on what's in your water and how to drink safely. Featuring the latest scientific research, Ingram evaluates the different kinds of filters and bottled waters and rates specific products on the market. The Drinking Water Book: · Honestly and thoroughly tackles a subject vital to ongoing environmental, health, and safety concerns · Shows how to avoid bogus safety tests, scams, and unnecessary expenditures · Explains the toxins in our water, how to test for them, and how to get rid of them · Details which toxins aren't regulated by federal and state water standards