Innovative Bottled Water Tax Stirs Up Controversy in Chicago

Innovative Bottled Water Tax Stirs Up Controversy in Chicago
In 2007, the image of bottled water in the public consciousness underwent a huge shift. What had been largely seen as a healthy lifestyle choice had, quickly become recognized by many consumers as an eco-sin. Now, a controversial new eco-sin tax, the first of its kind, has shined an even bigger spotlight on the ubiquitous bottled water.Innovative Bottled Water Tax Stirs Up Controversy in Chicagoenvironmental plight to enrich the coffers of the city. environment because the people who buy the water will still buy the water and how will adding a tax which is transparently included in the price of the water going to change people to take their bottles to the recycling ? sources in the US is nearby?+5 diggs by Argentice 9 hours agoJust another tax on stupidity, like the lottery and smoking.Fridge-door water filters FTW. fuel-efficient sedan along the route of my short commute, please don't think ill of me.I'm not bathing in it, or using it to wash dishes, or even drinking it at home at all. product that nevertheless is healthier than the soft drinks it replaced.View 1 reply to this comment (most popular has 1 digg)0 diggs by moulin1 6 hours agoMy municipal water system had so many "don't drink" warnings I have lost count. environment is a very bad idea.+1 diggs by Chahrlie5 4 hours agoSo now people will be encouraged to by healthier soft drinks in plastic bottles. source quoted, is licensed under a Creative Commons Public Domain License.