Mapping The Industry
Across Canada individuals and organizations are choosing to phase out bottled water and turn on the tap. Canadian municipalities, school boards, universities and schools are choosing to stand up for public water by
phasing out the provision and sale of bottled water.
This map provides a detailed overview of current bottled water actions across the country. The map also provides information on the bottling plants for bottled water, which allows us to keep up to date with the bottling water industry by tracking plant locations, water sources and takings, and contact information.
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Do you know of a Canadian municipality, school board, university or school that is taking action on bottled water and is not listed here? Send us new information and we'll update the map: joecressy@polarisinstitute.org
Do you know which unions represent the workers at these plants or do you know environmental groups working on related water issues near one of these plants? Join in our collective research and send new information on bottling plants in your area to mapping@polarisinsitute.org
Want to know more about specific bottled water corporations? Search our profiles database below.
Corporate Profile: Aquafarms 93 (2007)
Posted: May 30, 2007 Read MoreCorporate Information: Crystal Geyser (2005)
Posted: May 30, 2007 Read MoreCorporate Profile: Nestlé
Posted: May 30, 2007 Read MoreCorporate Profile: PepsiCo
Posted: May 30, 2007 Read MoreCorporate Profile: Coca-cola Company
Posted: May 30, 2007 Read MoreStay Connected
BC Municipal Bottled Water Campaign
On May 28th, a joint package of materials was distributed to every municipality in British Columbia. Click here to read the letter sent to municipalities. Click here to see Municipal examples. Click here to read the press release. - Read more
Take the Bottle Water Free Orientation Challenge!
Now is the time to promote a bottled water free orientation/event to your Student Union and PIRG for Fall 2009. Here are two ways you can help: 1) Send Elly the contact info of your campus orientation organizers; 2) Call or meet with your orientation leaders to discuss bottled water free events. If you think you can do either of these tasks, please email Elly Adeland, Water and Energy Campaigner at: Elly@polarisinstitute.org
We will get the ball rolling together!
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Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Action on Bottled Water
March 7, 2009 - The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) adopted a policy to encourage their members to "phase out the sale and purchase of bottled water" on city/town property. Click here to access: FCM Resolution, Polaris Institute FCM Briefing Memo, Polaris Institute Press Release, FCM Press Release - Read more
Ontario Municipal Bottled Water Campaign
On February 20th, a joint package of materials was distributed to all 444 municipalities in Ontario. Click here to read the letter sent to Municipalities. Click here to read the Municipal Examples and click here to read the Municipal Options sent to municipalities. - Read more
Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Confronts Bottled Water
Click here to read AMO's memo to all its members on bottled water. - Read more
Nova Scotia Campaign to Turn on the Tap and Ditch Bottled Water
On December 12th, a provincial campaign on bottled water was launched in Nova Scotia. Click here to read the press release. Click here for Municipal Examples and click here for Municipal Options on bottled water. - Read more
JOIN THE BOTTLED WATER FREE ZONES CAMPAIGN
Create a bottled water free zone in your classroom, student union, workplace, union local, community centre, City Hall buildings, environmental social justice or faith based group, and more! click here to find out how you can participate in the campaign - Read more
CFS Bottled Water Policy Canadian Federation of Students policy on Bottled Water passed at the May 2008 General Meeting. Click here
Alternatives to Bottled Water on Campus Organizing bottled water-free events on campus, such as Orientation Week.
Bottled Water FAQ Take the plunge! Frequently asked questions about policies for phasing out bottled water and re-investing in tap water.
Click here
Bottled Water Facts Fact sheets on the environmental, health, social and economic impacts of
the bottled water industry
Municipal Action: Bottled Water Options and Examples Take the Plunge: Materials for Municipal Action on Bottled Water!
For Municipal Options click here
.For Municipal Examples click here
Community Organizing Package This package outlines some useful ideas and tools for building a campaign challenging the bottled water industry in Canada. Click here
San Francisco Executive Directive Use this example in a campaign to encourage your local government to ban bottled water. Click here for a copy
Student awareness to action kit PART 1
A tool kit to challenge the bottled water industry and beverage exclusivtity contracts at school and on campus
Find part 1 of the kit here
A tool kit to challenge the bottled water industry and beverage exclusivtity contracts at school and on campus
Find part 1 of the kit here
Utility Calculator for Vending Machines Calculate the energy consumption of your institution's vending machines
Find calculators here
Find calculators here