How Much Energy Goes Into Making a Bottle of Water?

Tuesday, March 17, 2009 - 10:14 in Mathematics & Economics

(PhysOrg.com) -- Most people who buy bottled water have access to clean drinking water virtually for free (in the US, tap water costs less than a penny per gallon, on average). Nevertheless, the consumption of bottled water continues to grow, far surpassing the US sales of milk and beer, and second only to soft drinks.

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