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Montréal Complètement Naya
Posted: July 19, 2010 Section: Legislative Action Daniel Cayley-Daoust* La Presse Le 13 juillet, Naya annonçait qu'elle allait distribuer de l'eau de source Naya en vrac lors des événements de...Read More
People leave village protesting mineral water
Posted: July 6, 2010 Section: Global Campaigns News The Times of India, July 5, 2010, MADURAI - Over 500 persons, most of them dalits belonging to 250 families, deserted their village, Valliammalpuram...Read More
"The Human Right to Water - its in Our Hands" Short Film by: Isobel Foulsham
Posted: May 17, 2010 Section: Student Action An animated film by Isobel Foulsham, which is designed to raise awareness of the role we play in the water crisis. Watch the film here:...Read More
Bottled Water Free Orientation Week Information Packet
Posted: May 13, 2010 Section: Student Action Orientation Week is a great time to engage incoming students in your initiatives to build a sustainable campus community. By providing alternatives...Read More
Nova Scotia becomes First Province to Ban Bottled Water
Posted: April 26, 2010 Section: Legislative Action HALIFAX, NS – At the annual convention of CUPE Nova Scotia, Premier Darrell Dexter announced that Nova Scotia would become the first province in...Read More
Nova Scotia premier commits to ban on sale and provision of bottled water in provincial facilities
Posted: April 26, 2010 Section: Community & Labour Action Danny Cavanagh and John McCracken, April 26, 2010, Halifax – Nova Scotia Premier Darrell Dexter used the annual convention of CUPE Nova Scotia to...Read More
Water Access Group, Queen’s University
Posted: April 23, 2010 Section: Student Action April 20, 2010--The Water Access Group (WAG) commends Principle Woolf on his intent to make Queen's University a more sustainable community by...Read More
Bottled water sales banned at Ottawa campus
Posted: April 23, 2010 Section: Student Action Emily Chung, CBC, April 21, 2010, OTTAWA--Thirsty students won't be able to buy bottled water from vending machines, food outlets or stores at the...Read More
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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
FOI Request Template: Accessing Your University's Beverage Exclusivity Contract Click here
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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.
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Bottled Water Facts Fact sheets on the environmental, health, social and economic impacts of
the bottled water industry.
L'empreinte ecologique de l'eau embouteillee
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Repercussions sociales
Repercussions economiques
L'empreinte ecologique de l'eau embouteillee
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Repercussions sociales
Repercussions economiques
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