Source: http://storyofstuff.org/ Nestlé’s “Stolen Springs”: Great news for the embattled town of Fryeburg The Issue: Around the world, Nestlé is threatening local water rights. For nearly a decade, Nestlé has been attempting to strong-arm the town of Fryeburg, Maine, into a 45-year contract to control its spring water. Our response: Thousands of us spoke up … [Read more…]
As less and less water is available, you have yet another problem being added and that is the problem of privatization. There are companies now saying ‘why don’t we bottle it, mine it, divert it, sell it, commodify it.’ That greed of privatization, I believe, will be much worse than climate change and everything else … [Read more…]
After years of drinking bottled water, I finally came to my senses after seeing the documentary “Tapped” by Stephanie Soechtig. Even though I owned a water filter, I would still purchase bottled water for the convenience while on the go, at the beach, on vacation, at restaurants, etc. I never gave any thought to where … [Read more…]
@katiecouric Taps Into the Bottled Water Debate with Joe Doss and Stephanie Soechtig – Couric & Co. – CBS News
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A bonus clip from “Tapped” the documentary movie.A clip about the chemicals that run downstream that may eventually appear in your water. Concerned about contaminants in your water? Have your water tested._____________________________________________________________
Filmmakers Show Effect of Bottled Water Industry – The Early Show – CBS News Watch CBS News Videos Online
I got my copy of tapped the full length movie yesterday. I sat and watched it by myself. I was home alone and hubby was at work, and I just couldnt wait to see it. I was not surprised at what is happening by the big bad water bottle companies, I was not surprised by … [Read more…]
The award-winning documentary “Tapped” is embarking on an eco-aggressive 30-day/30-city cross country tour to get Americans “Off the Bottle.” Plastic water bottle, that is. Beginning World Water Day (March 22nd) Tapped’s Producer Sarah Olson and Director Stephanie Soechtig will take their mobile showroom on the road, collecting pledges from people to reduce their bottled water … [Read more…]