What is the impact of using PET to create Virginia Artesian Water bottles?
There has been much debate about the use of petroleum in the making of plastic water bottles. Our environmental impact is minimal, however, particularly compared to that of other industries. More importantly, it is constantly improving. First, Virginia Artesian Water is bottled in 100 percent recyclable containers. As an industry, making plastic water bottles accounts for a miniscule 0.02 percent of America’s oil consumption, and plastic water bottles contribute only one-third of 1 percent to the municipal waste stream. Nonetheless, Virginia Artesian Water has always been an industry leader in environmental stewardship, and we are constantly working to improve our environmental footprint. We are committed to reducing the material in our packaging, becoming more energy efficient, and improving recycling rates.
