NYC Public Tap Water Push Convinces Some But Not Others to Avoid Plastic
Published: 2 September 2010
Category: Packaging CONCERNS, Sustainability
Earth911.com reports a new Water-on-the-Go program is part of New York City Mayor Bloomberg’s efforts to make drinking water easily available at outdoor public locations and events throughout the city this summer. Running through Labor Day weekend, the Water-on-the-Go program features new fountains all five boroughs at public plazas, city parks, green markets and special events. But while New Yorkers boast an affinity for its award-winning tap water, buying non-reusable plastic water bottles for convenience is still key in a bustling city of more than 8 million.