Friday, January 1, 2010

Sustainability: Why We Won't Be Selling Bottled Water

This is the first in a series of blog postings exploring how True North Climbing will be trying to operate as a sustainable company, minimizing our impact on the planet.

I have decided not to sell bottled water in the gym. I believe there is next to no need for water as a commercial product when we have a good supply of clean drinking water in this city, and the waste produced by the production, delivery and disposal of the plastic bottles is shameful. For a more detailed view of the consequences of the bottled water industry, take a look at this infographic prepared by Online Education.

We're installing a drinking fountain that will provide clean drinking water for free. Most people already have a reusable water bottle, and for those who need one, we plan to sell them for a reasonable price.

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