Blue Marble is going back to the tap! In a new effort to conserve our earth’s precious resources, and to prevent unnecessary waste, we are no longer selling bottled water in plastic containers. It turns out that the best drinking water in New York City is available straight from the faucet, with the help of a filter!
Did you know that up to 40% of bottled water is just reprocessed tap water? Bottled water is not tested by any government agency. Meanwhile, NYC’s drinking water is some of the cleanest, most heavily regulated in the country. Check out the free, annual water quality report published online.
The inspiration to be bottled-water-free came from the fabulous film ‘Flow’. Check out their website for theatre information, or put it at the top of your Netflix list. Other great resources for water enlightenment include Take Back the Tap and Food and Water Watch.
To make the change easier for all you thirsty folks, we offer cups of water for 25 cents – although we are promoting the fact that water is free, our biodegradable cups, unfortunately, are not! Save money by bringing in your own reusable cup or mug, and we’ll fill it up as many times as you like at no charge.
What did you say? You don’t have a reusable mug? Then it’s high time you saved yourself some money and took some plastic off the streets. We are proud to sell bottles from Klean Kanteen (in two fabulous Blue Marble colors): they are made of 100% recyclable, high quality, food grade stainless steel, and don’t need a special lining like some other metal bottles. They are completely BPA-free and won’t leach chemicals, toxins, or funky flavors into your water, coffee, or milkshake. Plus, they weigh only 8 oz. and are incredibly durable, so you can reuse yours for years!