Think Outside the Bottle: Challenge Public Spending on Bottled Water

There is a growing movement of cities, states and members of Congress opting for the tap over bottled water. To date over 100 cities, 5 states, including Vermont, New York, Connecticut, Colorado and Illinois, and 16 members of Congress have cut spending on bottled water!

Our nation’s public officials are at the forefront, making critical decisions about who controls our water and how we spend our city and county resources, many times in the face of aggressive industry lobbying. When local, state and national governments spend taxpayer money on bottled water it sends the absolute wrong message about the quality and value of our public water systems. Together we are building a movement of public officials who are Thinking Outside the Bottle!

Whether you are an activist who wants to challenge your city's spending on bottled water or you are a public official who wants to change your policies and use of bottled water, you can make a difference!

Click below for your guide:
 

 

For Public Officials: A Think Outside the Bottle City Guide

Read this guide to find out how you as a public official can cut  spending on bottled water, raise awareness about its environmental and social impacts, and better protect and invest in strong public water systems.

Click here for tips on how to use alternatives to bottled water.  Click here to view our Responsible Purchasing Guide created in partnership with Responsible Purchasing Network. 

 

 

For Activists: A Community Action Guide

We need your help to reverse the trend of bottled water in our cities!

This guide will give you the tools to move your local officials to cut city spending on bottled water and support strong public water systems.