Researchers also found the impact of #bottled water on #ecosystems is 1,400 times higher than #tap water. In the US, 17m barrels of oil are needed to produce the plastic to meet annual bottled water demand. And in the UK is at least 500 times more expensive than tap water. Detailed data still missing for underdeveloped countries. Source: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/aug/05/environmental-impact-of-bottled-water-up-to-3500-times-greater-than-tap-water