This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It will not be checked again for changes.

You can find the current article at its original source at http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/world/americas/6286606.stm

The article has changed 2 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.

Version 0 Version 1
New York City promotes tap water New York City promotes tap water
(about 1 hour later)
The City of New York is trying to persuade its people to give up bottled drinks and consume tap water instead to help protect the environment.The City of New York is trying to persuade its people to give up bottled drinks and consume tap water instead to help protect the environment.
It has launched an advertising campaign to promote the cause, with local restaurants encouraged to join in.It has launched an advertising campaign to promote the cause, with local restaurants encouraged to join in.
City officials say their campaign will save people money, and reduce waste.City officials say their campaign will save people money, and reduce waste.
According to environmental groups, four out of five plastic water bottles end up on landfill sites and the production process contributes to global warming.According to environmental groups, four out of five plastic water bottles end up on landfill sites and the production process contributes to global warming.
The distribution process sometimes involving shipping water halfway around the world. The distribution process sometimes involves shipping water halfway around the world.
New Yorkers, who are coping with a summer heatwave, are divided on the merits of the campaign.New Yorkers, who are coping with a summer heatwave, are divided on the merits of the campaign.
Already restaurants in California have begun to serve only tap water and some in New York are looking to follow suit.Already restaurants in California have begun to serve only tap water and some in New York are looking to follow suit.
But the Bottled Water Association says it is unfair to single out an industry that is promoting recycling and introducing biodegradable packaging.But the Bottled Water Association says it is unfair to single out an industry that is promoting recycling and introducing biodegradable packaging.