March 22,
2012 - Happy World Water Day!
The UNLV
Sierra Student Coalition is working with the Food and Water Watch’s national
campaign: Take Back the Tap. Monica
Garcia is the intern for UNLV’s campaign initiative to spread awareness and
encourage students to stop buying/using bottled water and drink tap water. Tap water is much better than bottled water
for a number of reasons, including: it’s A LOT cheaper, chemicals from the
plastic do not seep into the water, and is locally sourced. Did you know that bottled “water” is actually
just bottled tap water? Watch the video:
The Story of Bottled Water to find out why bottled water is not good for the
environment and your health.
The Rebel
Recycling Program is also encouraging UNLV faculty and students to stop using
plastic bottles and switch to using a reusable water bottle. Brita Hydration Stations have been installed
around campus, which provides free filtered and COLD water. There are 13 installed/will be installed soon
Hydration Stations around the UNLV campus.
Visit http://facilities.unlv.edu/recycling/HydrationStations.html
to view the list as well as a map of where the Hydration Stations are.
If you don't know what a Hydration Station is, you should check out this video. You'll be searching for one tomorrow!
Through
Monica’s efforts, she has managed to get a petition going that educates students and faculty about tap versus bottled water and to support the reduction
of bottled water sales on the UNLV campus.
Over 500 people have signed this year, and we hope to reach more
students and faculty. To find out more information
and to sign the petition (electronically), please visit:
Each
week, the SSC helps at tabling events on campus to promote the Take Back the
Tap Initiative. Below are photos from
this week’s tabling event:
Take Back the Tap Stickers (Visit us at our tabling in the SU if you want a sticker)
SSC Members - Also, Rebel Recycling is selling reusable water bottles for $5 each. Visit us during tabling if you would like to buy one.
Introducing: Monica Garcia
Food and Water Watch Intern
Rebel Recycling's Water Bottle Display
Rebel Recycling's Water Bottle Display
Rebel Recycling's Water Bottle Display
SSC Members with Rebel Recycling's Water Bottle Display
SSC Member, Sam, educating UNLV student about Take Back the Tap
SSC Members with Rebel Recycling's Water Bottle Display
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