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Description
In this excerpt from the television program 20/20, five costly bottled-water brands are compared to New York City tap water. Lab tests showed no difference in bacteria levels and random taste tests reveal the most costly brand-name was judged the worst tasking! The program explores why consumers are being seduced to purchase a product that they can get for nothing, especially when the plastic bottles produce so much waste.
General Assessment
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This video could be used as an introduction to sustainable consumption as it relates to the science and social studies curriculum. It could also be used as a means to generate discussion about the roles that humans have as stewards of the planet, and to also promote a science class dicussion of the pros and cons of using bottled water.
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Themes Addressed
Citizenship (1)
- Sustainable Consumption
Waste Management (1)
- Source Reduction
Water (2)
- Privatization & Sale of Water
- Water Use
