Comments on: How I gave up bottled water and lived to tell the tale http://www.drvino.com/2007/06/08/how-i-gave-up-bottled-water-and-lived-to-tell-the-tale/ wine talk that goes down easy Sun, 12 Oct 2008 20:05:48 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc By: Billy http://www.drvino.com/2007/06/08/how-i-gave-up-bottled-water-and-lived-to-tell-the-tale/#comment-154216 Billy Wed, 08 Oct 2008 22:34:34 +0000 http://drvino.com/2007/06/08/how-i-gave-up-bottled-water-and-lived-to-tell-the-tale/#comment-154216 Can you explain why using cork can help the Mediterranean ecosystem? Can you explain why using cork can help the Mediterranean ecosystem?

]]> By: C http://www.drvino.com/2007/06/08/how-i-gave-up-bottled-water-and-lived-to-tell-the-tale/#comment-134774 C Mon, 18 Aug 2008 16:01:47 +0000 http://drvino.com/2007/06/08/how-i-gave-up-bottled-water-and-lived-to-tell-the-tale/#comment-134774 I love sparkling mineral water, but didn't feel good about its carbon footprint, so I now use a soda syphon and love it. With filtered water from the tap, the only thing left to recycle is the small metal CO2 cartridge.... I love sparkling mineral water, but didn’t feel good about its carbon footprint, so I now use a soda syphon and love it. With filtered water from the tap, the only thing left to recycle is the small metal CO2 cartridge….

]]> By: In the NYT suggesting to drink inside the box | Dr Vino's wine blog http://www.drvino.com/2007/06/08/how-i-gave-up-bottled-water-and-lived-to-tell-the-tale/#comment-134743 In the NYT suggesting to drink inside the box | Dr Vino's wine blog Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:27:34 +0000 http://drvino.com/2007/06/08/how-i-gave-up-bottled-water-and-lived-to-tell-the-tale/#comment-134743 [...] outside the box” NYT “An open letter to Jorge Ordonez” [Dr. V] “How I gave up bottled water and lived to tell the tale” [Dr. V] Drinking box rosé in the south of France The excellent image is by Grady McFerrin [...] [...] outside the box” NYT “An open letter to Jorge Ordonez” [Dr. V] “How I gave up bottled water and lived to tell the tale” [Dr. V] Drinking box rosé in the south of France The excellent image is by Grady McFerrin [...]

]]> By: nomsense » Carbon Footprint of Booze: Stay Drunk, Eat Your Mexican Salmonella Tomatoes http://www.drvino.com/2007/06/08/how-i-gave-up-bottled-water-and-lived-to-tell-the-tale/#comment-114932 nomsense » Carbon Footprint of Booze: Stay Drunk, Eat Your Mexican Salmonella Tomatoes Thu, 19 Jun 2008 14:49:10 +0000 http://drvino.com/2007/06/08/how-i-gave-up-bottled-water-and-lived-to-tell-the-tale/#comment-114932 [...] What does this mean for the green wine consumer? Drinking a wine made without agrichemicals, from larger format bottles, or wine that has traveled fewer miles is the more “green” option. Beyond these points (or in addition to them), you could perform your own carbon offsets, for example, by giving up one bottle for another and saying no to bottled water. [...] [...] What does this mean for the green wine consumer? Drinking a wine made without agrichemicals, from larger format bottles, or wine that has traveled fewer miles is the more “green” option. Beyond these points (or in addition to them), you could perform your own carbon offsets, for example, by giving up one bottle for another and saying no to bottled water. [...]

]]> By: Foie gras, corks, critters, seasons, Brunello - sipped and spit | Dr Vino's wine blog http://www.drvino.com/2007/06/08/how-i-gave-up-bottled-water-and-lived-to-tell-the-tale/#comment-103018 Foie gras, corks, critters, seasons, Brunello - sipped and spit | Dr Vino's wine blog Thu, 15 May 2008 13:30:10 +0000 http://drvino.com/2007/06/08/how-i-gave-up-bottled-water-and-lived-to-tell-the-tale/#comment-103018 [...] tastings in Los Angeles and Seattle that sound like fun with good people and good wines. Since I gave up bottled water for thirty days and lived to tell the tale, I like the cause: “part of the proceeds will go to local water conservation [...] [...] tastings in Los Angeles and Seattle that sound like fun with good people and good wines. Since I gave up bottled water for thirty days and lived to tell the tale, I like the cause: “part of the proceeds will go to local water conservation [...]

]]> By: Denise Stevens http://www.drvino.com/2007/06/08/how-i-gave-up-bottled-water-and-lived-to-tell-the-tale/#comment-35263 Denise Stevens Sat, 17 Nov 2007 06:16:11 +0000 http://drvino.com/2007/06/08/how-i-gave-up-bottled-water-and-lived-to-tell-the-tale/#comment-35263 A SOLUTION to bottled water dilema. There is a machine that is very affordable, lasts for 15 years and it makes the most amazing life giving healthiest water on the planet! The best part is that it is endless supply from your own tap, it converts tap water into ultra purified, ionized, alkaline, oxygenated, anti-oxidant water. It is portable and easy to hook up in minutes. No more chlorine, bacteria, acid or impurities, all eliminated creating the most amazing tasting water. Japan and Korea have had these machines for 36 years. People have reported amazing health benefits including me, my allergies are GONE, my waistline is melting and I am full of energy, I look and feel great! My husbands arthritis is gone and he is losing his waistline too. Learn more at reverseagingwater.com lifechangewater.com click FAQ and learn more about this amazing water, it has changed the health and life of my family. The pets love it too. Everyone who tries it is amazed. Start feeling good about the water you are puting into your body, we are 70% water, make sure that 70% is good. A SOLUTION to bottled water dilema. There is a machine that is very affordable, lasts for 15 years and it makes the most amazing life giving healthiest water on the planet! The best part is that it is endless supply from your own tap, it converts tap water into ultra purified, ionized, alkaline, oxygenated, anti-oxidant water. It is portable and easy to hook up in minutes. No more chlorine, bacteria, acid or impurities, all eliminated creating the most amazing tasting water. Japan and Korea have had these machines for 36 years. People have reported amazing health benefits including me, my allergies are GONE, my waistline is melting and I am full of energy, I look and feel great! My husbands arthritis is gone and he is losing his waistline too. Learn more at reverseagingwater.com
lifechangewater.com click FAQ and learn more about this amazing water, it has changed the health and life of my family. The pets love it too. Everyone who tries it is amazed. Start feeling good about the water you are puting into your body, we are 70% water, make sure that 70% is good.

]]> By: Dr Vino’s wine blog » Blog Archive » My beef with Georges Duboeuf: Beaujolais nouveau http://www.drvino.com/2007/06/08/how-i-gave-up-bottled-water-and-lived-to-tell-the-tale/#comment-31305 Dr Vino’s wine blog » Blog Archive » My beef with Georges Duboeuf: Beaujolais nouveau Tue, 06 Nov 2007 13:32:59 +0000 http://drvino.com/2007/06/08/how-i-gave-up-bottled-water-and-lived-to-tell-the-tale/#comment-31305 [...] my earlier bottled water ban and recent calculations of the carbon footprint of wine, I must make this year a Bojo No-vo. Stick [...] [...] my earlier bottled water ban and recent calculations of the carbon footprint of wine, I must make this year a Bojo No-vo. Stick [...]

]]> By: Dr Vino’s wine blog » Blog Archive » Calculating the carbon footprint of wine: my research findings http://www.drvino.com/2007/06/08/how-i-gave-up-bottled-water-and-lived-to-tell-the-tale/#comment-29691 Dr Vino’s wine blog » Blog Archive » Calculating the carbon footprint of wine: my research findings Tue, 30 Oct 2007 13:46:22 +0000 http://drvino.com/2007/06/08/how-i-gave-up-bottled-water-and-lived-to-tell-the-tale/#comment-29691 [...] What does this mean for the green wine consumer? Drinking a wine made without agrichemicals, from larger format bottles, or wine that has traveled fewer miles is the more “green” option. Beyond these points (or in addition to them), you could perform your own carbon offsets, for example, by giving up one bottle for another and saying no to bottled water. [...] [...] What does this mean for the green wine consumer? Drinking a wine made without agrichemicals, from larger format bottles, or wine that has traveled fewer miles is the more “green” option. Beyond these points (or in addition to them), you could perform your own carbon offsets, for example, by giving up one bottle for another and saying no to bottled water. [...]

]]> By: Dr Vino’s wine blog » Blog Archive » Competition, global warming, foire aux vins, Brunello — sipped and spit http://www.drvino.com/2007/06/08/how-i-gave-up-bottled-water-and-lived-to-tell-the-tale/#comment-27064 Dr Vino’s wine blog » Blog Archive » Competition, global warming, foire aux vins, Brunello — sipped and spit Wed, 17 Oct 2007 12:44:34 +0000 http://drvino.com/2007/06/08/how-i-gave-up-bottled-water-and-lived-to-tell-the-tale/#comment-27064 [...] Every guest has an opinion, and asks for a particular brand.” What the heck, given my earlier bottled water ban, I think I’ll boycott Claridges too! Feel the pain of my non-visit, Claridges! [...] [...] Every guest has an opinion, and asks for a particular brand.” What the heck, given my earlier bottled water ban, I think I’ll boycott Claridges too! Feel the pain of my non-visit, Claridges! [...]

]]> By: domaine547 » Wine: an inconvenient truth? Chris Jordan’s photos and wine consumption statistics http://www.drvino.com/2007/06/08/how-i-gave-up-bottled-water-and-lived-to-tell-the-tale/#comment-13234 domaine547 » Wine: an inconvenient truth? Chris Jordan’s photos and wine consumption statistics Sun, 15 Jul 2007 22:21:13 +0000 http://drvino.com/2007/06/08/how-i-gave-up-bottled-water-and-lived-to-tell-the-tale/#comment-13234 [...] Vino tried to address the issue of the carbon footprint of wine-drinking a little while back, by giving up drinking bottled water for a month. We applaud such efforts, and do our best to bring our own reusable 32 oz. water bottles to the gym [...] [...] Vino tried to address the issue of the carbon footprint of wine-drinking a little while back, by giving up drinking bottled water for a month. We applaud such efforts, and do our best to bring our own reusable 32 oz. water bottles to the gym [...]

]]> By: Dr Vino’s wine blog » Blog Archive » Who’s threatening us now: BlingH20!! http://www.drvino.com/2007/06/08/how-i-gave-up-bottled-water-and-lived-to-tell-the-tale/#comment-12473 Dr Vino’s wine blog » Blog Archive » Who’s threatening us now: BlingH20!! Mon, 09 Jul 2007 11:45:29 +0000 http://drvino.com/2007/06/08/how-i-gave-up-bottled-water-and-lived-to-tell-the-tale/#comment-12473 [...] antipathy–nay hostility–for bottled water. I gave up the easily substitutable beverage for thirty days to offset my wine carbon footprint, allowing me to enjoy imported wine with a clearer [...] [...] antipathy–nay hostility–for bottled water. I gave up the easily substitutable beverage for thirty days to offset my wine carbon footprint, allowing me to enjoy imported wine with a clearer [...]

]]> By: J http://www.drvino.com/2007/06/08/how-i-gave-up-bottled-water-and-lived-to-tell-the-tale/#comment-10301 J Tue, 19 Jun 2007 19:54:34 +0000 http://drvino.com/2007/06/08/how-i-gave-up-bottled-water-and-lived-to-tell-the-tale/#comment-10301 To filter my NYC tap water, I use this contraption: http://www.bestfilters.com/AQ4000C.html Filters out far more pollutants than one of those pitcher filters and it doesn't clog up with sediment (the downside of NYC's unfiltered tap water) every month like the pitchers do - my last filter worked fine for over 6 months. And no, I don't work for them. I just wanted to pass it along. To filter my NYC tap water, I use this contraption:

http://www.bestfilters.com/AQ4000C.html

Filters out far more pollutants than one of those pitcher filters and it doesn’t clog up with sediment (the downside of NYC’s unfiltered tap water) every month like the pitchers do - my last filter worked fine for over 6 months. And no, I don’t work for them. I just wanted to pass it along.

]]> By: BNJTokyo http://www.drvino.com/2007/06/08/how-i-gave-up-bottled-water-and-lived-to-tell-the-tale/#comment-9709 BNJTokyo Tue, 12 Jun 2007 05:16:11 +0000 http://drvino.com/2007/06/08/how-i-gave-up-bottled-water-and-lived-to-tell-the-tale/#comment-9709 Dear Doc, If you get a wide-mouth Nalgene bottle and an insulating sleeve with a zippered top, you can fill the bottle with filtered tap water and ice cubes (also filtered) and have cold (or at least cool) water for a couple of hours. Wash the bottle frequently and never use it to marinate coq au vin on a camping trip (you'll never get the garlic flavor out). Cheers, Dear Doc,

If you get a wide-mouth Nalgene bottle and an insulating sleeve with a zippered top, you can fill the bottle with filtered tap water and ice cubes (also filtered) and have cold (or at least cool) water for a couple of hours.

Wash the bottle frequently and never use it to marinate coq au vin on a camping trip (you’ll never get the garlic flavor out).

Cheers,

]]> By: Dr. Vino http://www.drvino.com/2007/06/08/how-i-gave-up-bottled-water-and-lived-to-tell-the-tale/#comment-9596 Dr. Vino Sun, 10 Jun 2007 21:40:28 +0000 http://drvino.com/2007/06/08/how-i-gave-up-bottled-water-and-lived-to-tell-the-tale/#comment-9596 Hey Katie and Deb, I just went to Whole Foods today and got a Sigg (aluminum) bottle. Thanks for the treehugger stuff about bisphenol A and the Sigg tip! Hey Katie and Deb,

I just went to Whole Foods today and got a Sigg (aluminum) bottle. Thanks for the treehugger stuff about bisphenol A and the Sigg tip!

]]> By: t http://www.drvino.com/2007/06/08/how-i-gave-up-bottled-water-and-lived-to-tell-the-tale/#comment-9457 t Sat, 09 Jun 2007 00:55:44 +0000 http://drvino.com/2007/06/08/how-i-gave-up-bottled-water-and-lived-to-tell-the-tale/#comment-9457 personally, i don't find this to be as difficult (or applause-worthy) as you make it out to be. new york has an excellent tap system -- only one of four whose waters (which come from the mountains upstate) need not be filtered. it's quite sustainable and, at least to me, an obvious choice. personally, i don’t find this to be as difficult (or applause-worthy) as you make it out to be. new york has an excellent tap system — only one of four whose waters (which come from the mountains upstate) need not be filtered. it’s quite sustainable and, at least to me, an obvious choice.

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