Water Drama

In my environmental analysis and policy class last week, my professor told us about an effort he's supporting to remove bottled water from the geography department’s lounges. This got me thinking the whole university should stop selling and distributing bottled water. It saves money and reduces emissions. Reusable water bottles should be offered everywhere instead. There are plenty of water fountains around campus. Of course, water bottles should still be sold in convenient stores, but it would be great if the university could push the issue of bottled water harder. The only thing stopping such a movement is people’s resistance to change and ignorance. Most people think that bottled water is healthier and cleaner than tap water. When in reality, it’s less regulated. I don’t know why it’s too hard for people to buy a reusable water bottle. I think it’s much more convenient and saves me a lot of money. Why wouldn’t everyone do it?  It’s just silly how people resist even the simplest change.