Innovative programs help avoid bottled water impacts on the environment

In Australia we spend more than $500 million a year on bottled water, which is not only putting greater strain on the environment, it’s an expense we could easily avoid. Two innovative programs aim to promote the benefits of drinking tap water as part of a healthy lifestyle and as a positive alternative to bottled water:

• In Melbourne, the Yarra Valley Water “Choose Tap” program includes the Choose Tap mobile phone applications to help people find tap water wherever they are in Melbourne.
• In Sydney, tap™, a Sydney Water product includes find tap™ to help people find a café near them that proudly serves tap in the greater Sydney area.