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Poland Spring Responds To Initiatives To Restrict Water Bottling In Maine
08/27/2008
Poland Spring, a Nestle Water company, has responded to initiatives in Maine to restrict water bottling by increasing its public-relations efforts and saying it might have to leave the state to develop new water sources, according to The Portland Press Herald in Portland, Me.
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Editor’s Insight: Refreshment service operators should support Poland Springs in making its case to the consumer. Bottled water has become one of the most popular products in recent years. The popularity of bottled water is one of the healthiest trends ever to evolve, and it has happened at a time when the country badly needs healthier habits. 08-27-08 by Elliot Maras
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Posted by TC
Not really...
Bottled waters healthy only if you dont consider the sizable impacts of bottling it in a rural area and transporting it great distances; consider seeing all those water bottles 1/4 filled with oil, and youll get an idea of the impact.
Then theres the little question of Poland Spring repeatedly suing the tiny town of Fryeburg in an attempt to locate a pumping station there that the towns residents clearly dont want.
Thats what youre supporting.
Then theres the little question of Poland Spring repeatedly suing the tiny town of Fryeburg in an attempt to locate a pumping station there that the towns residents clearly dont want.
Thats what youre supporting.
(08/27/08 - 09:57 PM)
Nestle claims to have a "good neighbor" policy. I guess I glad I dont live in that neighborhood!