Leave to the sensible folks (not you Norm!) from Minnesota to discontinue selling bottled water the right way - by providing a real alternative. The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum will soon discontinue sales of bottled water on its grounds and in its restaurants. Instead visitors will be offered a free compostable cup for filling with clean, filtered tap water widely available at the Arboretum. The gift store and restaurant will sell inexpensive reusable plastic water bottles (for about the same price as a Dasani). And of course, visitors will be encouraged to bring their own refillable water containers from home.
We at TapIt don't believe in discontinuing bottled water sales anywhere without first providing a practical and easily accessible alternative. Research is beginning to show that buyers may turn to sugary beverages which contribute to overweight in the absence of bottled water - children are particularly susceptible. While we're all for reducing the waste from plastic bottles, we think a healthy population is equally important. You can read more about the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum's program here.
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