| February 2009 | | Print | |
 What to do when you're out and about and get a thirst on? Well, you
could wait for the government to re-introduce proper drinking fountains
in public spaces, but you may feel a bit parched in the meantime.
Instead, stock up on bottles designed for refill, not landfil.
This month's theme is BYOB: bring your own bottle. I'm not talking booze here (well, I suppose you could smuggle some champers into the playground, but I don't recommend it on a regular basis) I'm talking reusable bottles to help wet your whistle on a thirsty afternoon.
Buying bottled water is bad for your piggy bank – and bad for the planet. Bottled water is oil intensive and plastic water bottles are clogging landfill and polluting the seas. Even recycling them is an energy-consuming faff, and these days they're likely to end up in a warehouse or shipped to the far east for eventual recycling. Instead, become a convert to the reusable bottle.
 Even the most reluctant greenie would be tempted by the Wottle designer reusable bottle from Orla Kiely (above right), now just £7.99 at Ethical Superstore. It's chic and stylish and is made in the UK from 100% recycled materials.
 Ahh, that's better. See, it's easier than ever to get through the day with your green cred (and your hydration) intact. Still, even the greenest god or goddess can easily leave the house without
remembering to pack provisions. Make BYOB a habit.
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