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New York City promotes tap water | New York City promotes tap water |
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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 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. |
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