Forget Bottled Water, says Professor Tommy Koh

Prof Tommy gives four reasons why we should not drink bottled water. Read his full article here.

First, you are wasting your money.

Second, tap water in Singapore is safe to drink.

Third, energy is used unnecessarily to produce bottled water.

Fourth, bottled water is bad for the environment.

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Prof Tommy has provided simple to understand but compelling reasons. But the truth of the matter is Singapore is very far from attaining this preferred state of affairs. Bottled water is still affordable to the masses despite it being many fold more expensive than the humble but equally good tap water. The convenience a bottle of water provides often outweighs other considerations. As for caring for mother earth, while it is a sad and true that most bottles are incinerated and not recycled, environmental sustainability is a thought that most bottled water fans will hardly entertain.