The water-plastic connection


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WATER shortages are a pressing issue that many parts of the world face today, and it is a problem that has far-reaching consequences.

For one thing, a lack of reliably potable water contributes to plastic pollution through the increased use of bottled water. This creates a significant amount of plastic waste, as each bottle is usually used only once before being discarded.

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