...The Bottled Water Industry and Its Impacts on Our Environment and Health Comparing with Tap Water in North America INTRODUCTION The world nowadays has a rapid increase in population, thus it leads to a drastic demand for water resources. However, in reality, there is only 2.5% of the Earth’s water is freshwater, and 98.8% of them is still in ice and groundwater (Peter H. Gleic, 1993). The water resources are distributed unevenly due to the geographic locations. There are about 884 million people do not have access to clean and safe water. (World Health Organization, 2012). At the meantime, studies shows that limited availability of safe drinking water, and growing awareness among people to safeguard their health using bottled water, the bottled water industries boomed over those developed countries (Anisur Rahman, 2007). From 2001 to 2011, the United States alone had produced 5,185.3 millions of gallons of water to 9,107.3 millions of gallons of water, and had an increasing revenues from 6,808.4 millions of dollars to 11,083.8 millions of dollars (Beverage Marketing Corporation, 2006). As the bottled water market grows mature, it accounts for 1% of total GDP of the United States and Canada respectively in 2011. This paper is aimed at critically examining the overall bottled water production and its side effects on human health and environment in North America. It is organized as follows: it discusses where the water from and how it was processed and its affects on health...
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...The Republic of Haiti, considered the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere has been crippled by poverty and numerous natural disasters. With no access to the means of the United States, the infrastructure of this small, Caribbean country is in shambles. To make matters worse, natural disasters repeatedly pummeled the already-weak infrastructure, This paper will explore the issues encompassing the water quality in Haiti. First, water systems in specific areas of the country will be examined and for their effectiveness. Then, the possible solutions to solving the water quality problem will be explored. Reason for Paper When presented with this assignment, my attention was immediately drawn to the country of Haiti. Having visited the country multiple...
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...Analysis…………………………………………………………………….12 References………………………………………………………………………………………..13 Natural Gas in the United States Introduction The natural gas market is a topic that I had never given much thought. Prior to selecting this research paper topic the only knowledge that I had of natural gas is that it is an affordable energy source that was used by many families. Growing up in rural Louisiana my parents had a natural gas oven and heaters. My brother actually still uses the natural gas in my parents old home. My parents’ home now is totally electric and my mother complains about the utility bill and the slow cooking speed with electric. Those complaints seem so minute after learning about the dangers of hydraulic fracturing, or fracking. When first giving the list of research paper topics, the worldwide natural gas market and fracking were not on my list of topic options. However, due to my procrastination on choosing one of my first picks I had to come up with a new list. During this process I decided to Google fracking. What I saw was both interesting and disturbing. So I felt this would be a good topic to look further into. I guess one could say that my procrastination worked out for me. This has given me a new found appreciation for clean drinking water, the environment and family. I never would have thought that...
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...TO KNOW ATTITUDE OF CUSTOMER TOWARDS PACKAGED DRINKING WATER A dissertation submitted to UKA TARSADIA UNIVERSITY in Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Business Administration in Winter Project By Krushna D. Patel (201204100710010) Guided by Dr. Jitesh Parmar Teaching Assistant Shrimad Rajchandra Institute of Management & Computer Application Uka Tarsadia University, Bardoli, Surat. April-2014 TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter No. | Particulars | Page Nos. | - | Certificate | | - | Declaration | | - | Acknowledgements | | - | Executive Summary | | - | List of Tables | | - | List of Charts | | 1 | Introduction | | 2 | Literature Review | | 3 | Objectives and Research Methodology | | 4 | Data Interpretation and Analysis | | 5 | Findings | | 6 | Conclusion | | 7 | Recommendations | | 8 | References | | - | ANNEXURES | | LIST OF TABLES Table No. | Title of Table | Page No. | Table 1 | Aware about Packaged drinking water | 16 | Table 2 | I think packaged drinking water protect my health | | Table 3 | I am aware about the type of water that is there in packaged | | Table 4 | I think packaged drinking water taste is better than any other source of water | | Table5 | I am aware about reuses of packaged drinking water | | Table6 | Please indicate below your behavior for following statements:- Group Statistics | | Table7 | Please indicate...
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...The Philadelphia Water Department, Baxter Water Treatment Plant Anthony Vega, Denise Youmans, Christopher Williams, Stephen Glenn, Darnell Jessie Immaculata University EPM 301 Report Summary The purpose of this assessment is designed to look at the hazard vulnerability and exploitation potential surrounding The Philadelphia Water Department, Baxter Water Treatment Plant located at 9001 State Road in Philadelphia, Pa. The treatment plant must be prepared for every emergency when considering the safety of the community. This assessment is a detailed analysis of the possible catastrophic events that could occur in or near the water treatment plant and an inquisition into the possible contingency plans in the event that a catastrophe occurs. This assessment is designed to identify and assess hazards to which the Baxter Treatment Plant is ill-prepared to respond and strengthen these weak areas. Methods We, as a group, conducted site visits and surveys of the property. A point of contact was established within the Philadelphia Water Department, but the Water Department policies dictate that written approval for a site visit must be approved by higher level management. These policies and the limited amount of time in the accelerated semester did not allow us to complete an internal site visit. As a contingency, we evaluated the site from the exterior. Physical surveillance was conducted allowing us to observe the visible security of the premises. The building is surrounded...
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...was originally founded as “Nature’s Best” in 1993 by David Gilmore who’s idea was to provide exotic natural water from an artesian aquifer of Yaqara Valley of Viti Levu, Fiji to local as well as international markets. Bottled water has been growing exponentially as concerns about the quality of tap water and health issues of carbonated drinks have been increasing. The pure artesian water that FIJI Water provides has attracted consumers successfully. Bottled water production and sales to the U.S. began in 1997. FIJI Water has been growing rapidly in the bottled water market as its production went from 10 million in 1998 to 25 million in 2000, and production grew about 60% a year. The company was even awarded the prestigious Secretary of State’s 2004 Award for Corporate Excellence. The company gained competitive advantages over its competitors by successful branding and marketing, as it has created an image of its product as healthy, high-end, and trendy. However, FIJI Water has faced numerous challenges as well as heavy criticism, not only for its carbon footprint but also for the overall concept of shipping a product which is available locally in many places around the world. In this paper will discuss the history and development of FIJI Water, present and analyze strengths and weaknesses by looking at the company’s competitive advantages and its marketing, taxation issues and the relationship with the Fiji...
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...Running head: FRACKING AND THE EFFECTS ON THE ENVIRONMENT Fracking and the Effects on the Environment and Public Health G. White Professor Wells English 215 Research and Writing August 2, 2013 Fracking and the Effects on the Environment and Public Health People are now recognizing some serious concerns to the public health and the drinking water becoming contaminated, because the fracturing of shale in our communities and what can be done to stop it all. The hydraulic fracturing of shale needs to be, banned until further investigations are completed to determine how safe it is to people and the environment surrounding the drilling site. It all started with a few cases of illness, which everyone assumed was a virus that was going around. Over the past couple of years, these illnesses have become a very serious problem, not only to people but to animals and livestock too. This is a big concern and it is obvious that it is not a genetic disease as first thought. Far too many families, who are living near these drilling sites and have contracted the same illnesses in many different areas across the United States,. Is this a coincidence or facts of serious problems taking place in the United States from fracking? It is very important that everyone should be aware and to take notice how close to where they live and if any hydraulic fracturing is taking place because there is much more to this story than many people realize. The hydraulic fracturing of...
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...Wendy Solomo ADVISER ACKNOWLEDGEMENT This study aimed to compare the pH level and Lactose content of fresh milks (Cow’s milk, Goat’s milk, and Carabao’s milk) and processed powdered milks (Bear Brand, Nido, and Alaska) in order to guide the consumers in choosing what kind of milk to buy. Nevertheless, this study would not be possible without the everlasting love, care, and assistance from the researcher’s family, who supported in the collection of milk samples for the experiment and encouraged the researchers when they were taken aback by discouragement. The researchers would never forget to acknowledge Mrs. Ma. Wendy Solomo who extended, in her precious time, patience in explaining the whole course of the research and gave words of encouragement and for the continuous help, guidance, and assistance extended to the researchers. Furthermore, the researchers would like to thank their friends especially their classmates for the shared information and for helping the researchers whenever they need help. The researchers would alsow like to thank the staffs at the INECAR department of Ateneo de Naga University for welcoming the researchers and assisting them during the whole duration of the experiment. Most of all, to God our Father, the source of all strength and wisdom for without His unfaltering love and guidance, this study would never be realized. This labor of love is dedicated to the researcher’s beloved and supportive parents...
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...1920s Research Paper The Prohibition Era is one of the many names for the 1920s because of the laws put into place at the time to prohibit making, selling, and transporting alcoholic beverages. The movement for banning alcohol was heavily backed by numerous religious conservative groups forming the Temperance Movement. These generally Christian groups believed that America was becoming immoral and that morality would be improved if alcohol was not consumed. Rum runners became extremely prominent in the 1920s as organized crime groups adopted alcohol sale as a profitable illicit dealing method. Life for a rum runner in the 1920s was dangerous at times because of the frequent involvement in organized crime but immensely profitable because illicit...
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...level, and increases profits dramatically when purchased over traditional [non-premium] bottles of water. The aggressive advertising campaigns for bottled water and premium-priced “enhanced waters” coupled with health-related trends provide for a greater proportion of market-share for water companies who utilize their ability to expand their product line on the generic competition level. II. Four Types of Competition (& Competitors) for the Bottled Water Industry: Competition is the driving force in any and every industry. There are four different types of competition which, [each] in their own way, affect the sales of any given industry. This section of this paper will analyze the four different types of competition, and how each type affects the market share of the bottled water industry. The typical bottled drinking water’s product form competition includes but is not limited to: Fiji, Evian, Arrowhead, Sparklett’s, Dasani, Dannone, and Aquafina water. All of these companies directly compete at the consumer level for the same...
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...STUDY ON CONSUMER SATISFACTION TOWARDS KINLEY PACKAGING & DRINKING WATER Submitted in partial fulfillment for the requirement of the degree of BACHELOR OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT BY B.SHARATH BABU (Regd No.10625031) Under the guidance of Dr. K.Visweswara Reddy M.A., N.ET.,Ph.D.(MBA) LECTURER IN COMMERCE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE & BUSINESS MANAGEMENT [pic] St. Joseph’s Degree College Kurnool Affiliated to SRI KRISHNADEVARAYA UNIVERSITY ANATHAPUR 2011-2012 St. JOSEPH’S DEGREE COLLEGE, KURNOOL CERTIFICATE This is certify that this is the Bonafide Project work entitled “CONSUMER SATISFACTION TOWARDS KINLEY PACKAGING & DRINKING WATER” carried by Mr. B.Sharath Babu. Register No.10625031 for the year 2011-12 in partial fulfillment of the Requirement of the award of degree of Bachelor of Business Management of Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapur. Principal Project Guide Examiners PROJECT GUIDE CERTIFICATE Mr. B.SHARATH BABU a student of final B.B.M of St.Joseph’s Degree College, KurnooL. In partial fulfillment for the award of degree of Bachelor of Business Management has done her project entitled “CONSUMER SATISFACTION TOWARDS KINLEY PACKAGING & DRINKING WATER”. All the details collected and furnished by her...
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...Copyright Copyright© 2013 University of Namibia. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise without the prior permission of the publishers. Edited and Published by the Unit for Professional Development University of Namibia, Windhoek Date next revision: 2018 Unit for Continuing Professional Development University of Namibia Private Bag 13245 Pioneers Park Windhoek Namibia Tel: +264 61 206 4671 Fax: +264 61 206 3521 E-mail: cpd@unam.na Website: www.unam.cpd.na Acknowledgements The Unit for Continuing Professional Development wishes to thank those below for their contribution to this support guide: Ms Alina Hambelela Angula Mr Simson Shaakumeni Ms. Laetitia Willemse Ms. Agatha Lewin Mr Simson Shaakumeni Author Content Editor(s) Instructional Designer Technical Care of Template Quality Controller Water Contents About this support guide 1 How this support guide is structured ................................................................................. 1 Course overview 3 Welcome to Water (Natural Science and Health Education) ............................................ 3 Water (Natural Science and Health Education)—is this course for you? ......................... 3 Study skills ........................................................................................................................
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...UET, Mechatronics and Control Engineering Department Water Crisis of Pakistan Submitted to: Mr. Rauf Akhtar Submitted By: Muhammad Rzi Abbas (2006-MCT-38) 5/23/2008 1 LETTER OF AUTHORIZATION I authorize Mr. Muhammad Rzi Abbas to research on “Water Crisis of Pakistan”. Mr. Rauf Akhtar 2 LETTER OF TRANSMITTEL Pakistan is being surrounded by almost all types of problems and difficulties nowadays. Everyone is speaking on different issues Pakistan is facing but I chose the Water Crisis which is a grave threat to Pakistan yet hidden from the eyes of most of the residents of Pakistan. To study this hanging sword I chose to write a report on the topic “Water Crisis of Pakistan”. In this report I have explained the past, present and future problems which Pakistan unfortunately had to face regarding water resources and utilization. Let me assure you that the reader will study this report with interest and will get a complete knowledge about the water sector problems which Pakistan is either facing right now or will have to face in the future. Muhammad Rzi Abbas 3 Table of Contents Letter of Authorization………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………2 Letter of Transmittal…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……3 Table of Contents………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…..4 Introduction…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..….6 Summary…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..8 First Portion Chapter...
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...Research Based Argument Paper David Odenweller 05/04/2014 Welcome to the machine Hydraulic fracturing has become one of the key issues of our time, due to the important part it plays in our nation’s ambitions for a clean and sustainable energy future. Due to recent technological advances in horizontal drilling techniques, the vast natural gas reserves found within the shale formations underground in the United States have become easily accessible. Responsible development of these resources is believed to be key to a sustainable financial, and environmentally prosperous future for America. However, recent environmental and health concerns beg to differ, and question whether these new developments pose more of a threat to americans than they are worth. Nature sustains life on our planet. Humans have developed an organization of society that runs on machines. What does it take to run the machines that power our world? Our society also runs on money. So anything that plays into the running of our society must must invariably be tied to how it profits the people in charge of running things. How does it benefit us as a whole? This question is larger than the debate which this paper addresses, yet it is valid in that it is an overarching theme that drives the situation behind the issues within. A big part of what our economy has deemed is important in order to sustain the current level of comfort that we have been sold is largely based on non-renewable energy sources such as...
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...if something we drink or eat will backfire later, and that is only if it becomes a habitual occurrence. If, and only if that happens should one take immediate action and seek help immediately. (Dovey) Not being much of a soda fan myself, I usually stick to drinking water, flavored water, and occasionally Gatorade. With there being many forms of water such as distilled water vs natural water there is a lot to know about which ones are most beneficial in different criteria. Tap water is inexpensive yet contains chlorine which has been lead to cancer. Distilled bottled water is pure water yet contains no minerals. Natural water contains minerals yet it contributes to environmental pollution. So it there a type of water that surpasses all the others. My reasoning, would be no. This is because with any positive comes a negative. Water such as flavored water may contain vitamins for you and tastes great and all, but contains those artificial sweeteners like diet sodas have. You know what that means; the “sugary craving” feelings. There have been thoughts of safe water options using a filter. These filters can be exercised at home just like water companies do. The purpose of them is to remove excess particles and remove the tap water without the chlorine. Minerals are then saved in this process. Other ways of retrieving water such as rain water harvesting have also been looked at. (Texas Farmers Market) Now, Gatorade on the other hand provides carbs and electrolytes for one to have...
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