Conceitos essenciais
Americans are facing a dilemma between using reusable water bottles and single-serving plastic ones due to convenience and societal habits. The author argues that despite the popularity of reusable bottles, sales of single-serving water bottles continue to rise.
Resumo
Carrie Frost, a registered nurse and mother from Colorado, owns numerous reusable flasks but still opts for single-use plastic bottles out of convenience. This behavior reflects a societal trend where Americans are conflicted about the best way to consume water. Despite the increasing popularity of reusable bottles, sales of single-serving water bottles have also been on the rise, indicating a complex relationship with hydration habits in the country.
In 2022, over $2 billion worth of reusable water bottles were sold in the US, showing a growing market for sustainable alternatives. However, sales of single-serving water bottles reached 11.3 billion gallons in the same year, highlighting conflicting consumer choices regarding hydration methods.
Estatísticas
More than $2 billion in reusable water bottles were sold in the United States in 2022.
Sales of single-serving water bottles reached 11.3 billion gallons in 2022.
Citações
"I guess we’re just a lazy society."