Isn bottled water bad for the environment?
Some companies engage in practices we strongly disagree with. The following are several reasons Springhill is an environmentally friendly alternative; – We bottle at source (huge reductions in transportation) – We are focused on the local market (again reducing transportation) – We use sustainable water taking practice (our weekly usage is less than an average family would use over a weekend) – Our plant is efficient (constructed entirely of energy-efficient Insulated Concrete Forms and utilizing super-efficient radiant heating) – Approximately 70% of sales are of reusable products, the remainder being recyclable Q: Is bottled water regulated A: Yes, extensively. Bottled water is a food product, and as such, Federal, Provincial and Industry Associations mandate requirements for product quality, manufacturing practices, labeling, watershed protection, source approval and many other elements. As members of the CBWA (Canadian Bottled Water Association), The Springhill Freshwater Co. adher
