Microsoft Word - Bottled Water is a Wasteful Use of Limited Resources ANNOTATION-READY.docx
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REA112 Article Analysis Project:
Bottled Water is a Wasteful Use of Limited Resources
Step 1: Pre-Reading Reflection
Based on the title of the article, what is the controversial issue?
The article argues against the mindless usage of a water bottle. It states that the usage involves high production costs and results in exo
itant quantities of ga
age and fuel usage. One of the alternatives as suggested by the author is drinking tap water using sustainable and reusable containers.
Briefly describe your stance on this issue.
What do you already know about this issue? How does it affect you?

It did not change my opinion about the issue and the violence that it encourages against the environment but also hampers our growth as capable humans as it restricts us to become slaves to the giant industrial robot.
If you don't know anything about this issue, do some informal research (an internet search or Wikipedia is fine). What have you discovered about the topic?
What do you believe so far? Why is that your belief?
It is likely in a capitalist set-up to encourage industrial usage of bottled water. However, the health risks and violence against the environment are points that should be taken forward by the common people. After reading the article, one can formulate an opinion that tap water is the best alternative for bottled water.
What could make you change your mind?
Nothing can change my argument against the increased use of bottled water which leads to increased privatization.
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Step 2: Text Marking
Please analyze the article. Highlight and label the author's conclusion/point of view. Keep in mind that it might appear in more than one place in the article. When you are sure you understand the exact point of view, write it in your own words as an annotation in the margin next to what you have highlighted.
1. Highlight major supporting arguments using a different color.
2. Underline minor support.
3. Annotate the text, labeling argument parts and types of support.
4. Scan these marked pages and submit them to the assignment folder.
5. Keep your annotated text handy for the upcoming quizzes.
Bottled Water is a Wasteful Use of Limited Resources
Authors: Sexton, Jennifer; Morley, David C.
Source: Points of View: Bottled Water. 6/30/2019, p3-3. 1p.
Subjects: BOTTLED water & the environment. DRINKING water. WATER consumption. BEVERAGES
Geographic Terms: UNITED States
Lexile: 1420    ISBN: 9781429822930
Abstract: The article argues against the promotion of bottled water in the U.S. It claims that bottled water consumption is associated with high environmental costs. It further argues that bottled water consumption results to large quantities of ga
age and fuel usage. The article suggests drinking filtered tap water using reusable containers as an alternative to bottled water.
Thesis: The consumption of bottled water is a rising trend with a very high environmental cost. Instead of drinking bottled water, people should choose a more environmentally friendly option, such as drinking filtered tap water from reusable containers.
Summary: There is not one compelling reason to choose bottled water over tap water, and several excellent reasons not to. Bottled water consumption is taking a large toll on the environment by producing vast quantities of ga
age, wasting a tremendous amount of fuel in transport, and using excessive amounts of energy in the recycling process. Making the choice to drink tap water from reusable containers is a healthy alternative, and simple step that everyone can make toward preserving the environment.
Introduction
American citizens are fortunate in that they enjoy access to some of the cleanest, freshest drinking water available on the planet.
The Safe Drinking Water Act ensures that any municipal water source serving twenty-five people or more must pass regular, stringent testing for harmful substances. Nevertheless, the ubiquitous single-serving bottle of drinking water has become an accessory that many people cannot seem to live without.     Comment by Chaitali: The author tries to being home the idea of increased privatization.
Since health and nutrition experts began advising Americans to reduce their consumption of soda and other sugary drinks, sales
of bottled water have surpassed both those of coffee and milk for the first time in history. The United States, with the healthiest tap water on Earth, has become the largest global consumer of bottled water. In fact, US annual consumption of bottled water reached nearly 9 billion gallons in 2007, out of 55 billion gallons (206 billion liters) consumed worldwide, at a cost of up to $10 a gallon; significantly higher than the cost of gasoline. This translates into nearly 30 gallons per person. Bottled water has become a $15 billion-a-year business (in the US alone), but at a te
ible cost.
The Environmental Cost
The environment has paid a high price for...