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Originally Posted by Bring_Back_Shantz
Not to nitpick, but the article says 3400 CASES, not bottles, and that's just at the municipal building.
I'd be willing to bet it's an expense that adds up pretty quickly.
Besides, even if it is only to save a few thousand dollars, why are you so up in arms about it.
The guy is using what is genearally sound logic to save some cash, I don't see how people can really be opposed to this.
Facts:
1) Bottled water costs the city money
2) Water bottles are a waste of resources, as they often end up in landfills
3) Calgary has very good quality tap water
Conclusion: Why should the city bother with the expense and waste of providing water in bottles to it's employees when it already provides the same product through the tap?
We're currently going through the process of finding ways to cut costs where I work, and one of the things that's been brougth up with no real opposition is getting rid of the free bottled water.
No one is up in arms about it, and no one is saying it's a waste of time for someone to bring it up.
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Responding to your facts.
1. They are talking about getting rid of the free water. Which in my opinion is fine. Get rid of it. They are also talking about not allowing the sale of any water bottles on city propery. Why?
2. Okay, if you use that arguement then why are we not talking about all beverages that come in a bottle. The pops, and juice drinks etc?
3. I disagree. The water at times is awful. But that is my opinion. Not trying to change yours.