Bottled Water Matters is a coalition formed by the International Bottled Water Association.

The Bottled Water Matters website gives bottled water consumers a voice to share their ideas about bottled water safety, healthy beverage choices and commitment to recycling. This coalition is a channel to communicate with fellow bottled water drinkers, lawmakers and regulators, media, and others. Please spend some time browsing their website and join us in speaking out to ensure that bottled water choice is not burdened by onerous measures such as punitive taxes or other obstacles.

Do you drink bottled water and understand that it is a safe, healthy, high-quality product that should remain a beverage choice for all consumers? Please click the "Luv Bottled Water" link to SIGN THE PETITION

Video Library:

"From Tap to Bottled Water"

When people say bottled water is just tap water in a bottle, they don't realize the complex process of turning municipal water into a packaged drink. Watch this video to go behind the scenes and look at the many steps involved in further purifying tap water before it gets bottled. The steps include pre-filtering, reverse osmosis, ultraviolet, ozonation and adding minerals for taste. The process is also carefully monitored and tested for quality and safety. As you watch, you can decide for yourself if it's just "tap water in a bottle. <Back to Top of Page>

"Recycling Empty Plastic Bottles"

Ever wonder what happens to your empty plastic bottles after you put them in the recycling bin? Watch this cool video to see how empty bottles are turned into other products. The guy in this video says his recycling factory is hungry for empty bottles, so we all need to recycle more and promote recycling! Plus, in case you haven't heard, it takes much less energy to make products from recycled material rather than using virgin materials.<Back to Top of Page>

"Every Bottle Counts"

How hard is this? -- Turns out recycling when away from home is easier than you might think. People want to do their part for the environment and here are some easy tips to help you recycle on the go. As this chick points out, cities are either saving money or making money from offering public space recycling bins. Some are diverting waste from landfills, others are selling the material, or selling advertising on the bin -- it all means less taxpayer dollars spent. Every one wins & every bottle counts! <Back to Top of Page>

"Fun with Bottled Water"

Check out what silly and playful things people will do when tempted by a refreshing freebie -- cold bottled water! If you love bottled water like these people obviously do, why not sign your show of support at http://www.bottledwatermatters.com
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"Bottled Water: Show Your Support"

Drink Up, Speak Up, Sign Up to show your support for bottled water. Watch this video to find out why & then sign your show of support at: http://www.bottledwatermatters.org <Back to Top of Page>

"The Inner Workings of a Bottled Water Plant"

Watch this cool video to learn how bottled water goes from spring source to finished product. You'll be amazed by the multiple steps involved in bottling water. Sign up at www.bottledwatermatters.com to show your support for bottled water. 
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"The Real Story of Bottled Water"

Hear it from a credible source - a talking bottle of water tells 'The Real Story of Bottled Water', debunking some other videos 'out there' that claim to do the same, but are full of misleading information. <Back to Top of Page>

"Good Stewards of the Environment"

The bottled water industry has a long tradition of being good stewards of the environment. Watch this video to learn what the industry is doing to protect resources for future generations.  <Back to Top of Page>

"Bottled Water's Environmental Corporate Social Responsibility"

People who think the bottled water industry doesn't care about the environment don't know the industry very well. Learn what the bottled water industry is doing to lessen its impact on the environment. <Back to Top of Page>

"Bundanoon Puts a PR Spin on Bottled Water"

Ever wonder what the real story is behind Bundanoon's ban on bottled water? Turns out this has little to do with the environment and much to do with political revenge. <Back to Top of Page>

"Conflicted Consumer"

Watch this consumer move through her busy day at home and public places bedeviled by anti-bottled water rhetoric and the angelic comfort of fact-based information. In this light-hearted satire the consumer finds herself shouldering a lively debate between misinformation and the facts about bottled water.
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"How Safe is Bottled Water"

Check out this entertaining video that looks at the difference between bottled water regulations and tap water regulations. You decide which water comes out on top.
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"I am Bottled Water"

See the real face of the bottled water industry. You might think it's just big business. But the truth is this: The majority of bottled water companies in the US are small, family owned businesses that are vital parts of their communities.
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"Bottled Water Safety: Hot cars and frozen bottles"

A Myth Buster: This video looks at the concern about drinking bottled water that has been left in a hot car or in the freezer. Conclusion: no links to cancer or other illnesses. <Back to Top of Page>

"Bottled Water Facts: Packaged in Plastic"

An inquisitive teen looks into plastic used in packaging. She points out the fact that bottled water is just one of thousands of food and drink products packaged in plastic. She wonders why anti-plastic activists have singled out bottled water.
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"Recycle This Bottled Water Video"

A not-so-average teen encourages people to recycle empty water bottles and to lobby their governments to expand recycling programs in their areas.
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"Bottled Water: There when you want it"

Watch this cute girl try to drink from a tap that she pulls from her purse - LOL, proving that bottled water is much more convenient than tap. <Back to Top of Page>

"The Real Facts About Bottled Water"

Don't listen to the hype and misinformation. Get the real facts about bottled water here. <Back to Top of Page>