2009-05-08
13:37:29
There's a war brewing over bottled water and municipal tap water.
The Council of Canadians and Canadian Union of Public Employees are heralding the positives of drinking tap water and talking about the pitfalls of bottled water. Nestle Waters Canada spokesperson John Challinor says the bottled water industry should be supported.
"It's a responsible industry because we are dealing with the bottle," says Challinor. "We are funding the recycling of the bottle across Canada through various forms whether it be depots, deposits or curb-side recycling. So its important that the industry be supported for the right reasons."
Challinor adds the campaign to ban bottled water is based on misinformation. He says there are 11,000 jobs related to the bottle-water industry and are provided a healthy product to Canadians.
CUPE and the Council are concerned about the testing regulations for bottled water and the amount of recycling done in the province.
