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Global Connect is a global think tank centered on formulating ideas for a better tomorrow! Whether it's important social issues affecting our world or the latest global event, Global Connect is your premiere resource to stay "Connected". The Global Connect website features renowned research and publications from our team of global experts, as well as, social applications such as user forums, groups, and live chat rooms all focused on providing our users with the complete global "experience". In addition, in serving its role as a think tank, Global Connect serves organizations of all types with strategic planning, research, and marketing consulting services to enhance their future growth efforts. CHECK US OUT!Add this page to your favorite Social Bookmarking websites
Rethinking Water: Part 4- Taking Back Our Water
By Jill Gomez, Global Connect Contributor The water bottle industry is a billion dollar business with many resources. Over the years, it has grown immensely and continues to increase in sales and production. As consumers we have the choice to support the bottled water industry or to fight back. There are both collective and individual ways to give the industry the message that water is a common resource and not a commodity. READ ARTICLE
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By Jill Gomez, Global Connect Contributor The water bottle industry is a billion dollar business with many resources. Over the years, it has grown immensely and continues to increase in sales and production. As consumers we have the choice to support the bottled water industry or to fight back. There are both collective and individual ways to give the industry the message that water is a common resource and not a commodity. READ ARTICLE
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Rethinking Water: Part 3- Social Injustices
By Jill Gomez, Global Connect Contributor
Water is an everyday necessary resource. Many people will agree that having access to water is a civil right. However, according to the 2006 United Nations Human Development Report, an estimated 1.1 billion people live without adequate access to potable water. People living in poverty are mostly affected by poor water quality, resulting in the death of millions of children each year due to water related illnesses. Jill Gomez has more on this pressing issue.
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By Jill Gomez, Global Connect Contributor
Water is an everyday necessary resource. Many people will agree that having access to water is a civil right. However, according to the 2006 United Nations Human Development Report, an estimated 1.1 billion people live without adequate access to potable water. People living in poverty are mostly affected by poor water quality, resulting in the death of millions of children each year due to water related illnesses. Jill Gomez has more on this pressing issue.
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Rethinking Water: Part 2- Environmental Consequences
By Jill Gomez, Global Connect Contributor
According to the International Bottled Water Association, in 2007, the U.S. consumed approximately 8.8 billion gallons of bottled water. This means that U.S. residents drank more bottled water than any other beverage aside from carbonated soft drinks. As the consumption of bottled water continues to increase, so do the negative environmental consequences that are associated with it.
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By Jill Gomez, Global Connect Contributor
According to the International Bottled Water Association, in 2007, the U.S. consumed approximately 8.8 billion gallons of bottled water. This means that U.S. residents drank more bottled water than any other beverage aside from carbonated soft drinks. As the consumption of bottled water continues to increase, so do the negative environmental consequences that are associated with it.
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Rethinking Water: Part 1- Bottled Water Vs. Tap Water
By: Jill Gomez, Global Connect Contributor
In recent years the consumption of bottled water has grown immensely. Through persuasive commercialization and marketing, bottled water companies have convinced the general public that drinking bottled water is better than drinking tap water. However, how can bottled water be better than tap water when it is estimated that 40% of all bottled water comes from tap water sources? In fact, major bottled water brands like Aquafina and Dasani have admitted they use tap water. Is bottled water really better than tap water?
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By: Jill Gomez, Global Connect Contributor
In recent years the consumption of bottled water has grown immensely. Through persuasive commercialization and marketing, bottled water companies have convinced the general public that drinking bottled water is better than drinking tap water. However, how can bottled water be better than tap water when it is estimated that 40% of all bottled water comes from tap water sources? In fact, major bottled water brands like Aquafina and Dasani have admitted they use tap water. Is bottled water really better than tap water?
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