H2O In The Know Bottled Water Matters
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Have questions about the world of bottled water? We have answers! In "H2O In The Know," we interview guests in various fields who explain and break down topics related to the bottled water industry.
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Microplastics: Fact or Fiction with Scientist Chris DeArmitt, PhD
This episode of H2O In The Know features independent scientist, fellow, consultant, keynote speaker, and author, Chris DeArmitt, PhD, FRSC, FIMMM, who has embarked on a mission to debunk current myths and misunderstandings about the impact that plastic and microplastics have on the environment and your health. In this episode, we touch on the image of plastics in society, microplastics and human health, and plastic recycling and pollution.
Chris DeArmitt, PhD, FRSC, FIMMM is a fellow and charter chemist of the Royal Society of Chemistry, as well as a fellow of the Institute of Materials, Minerals, and Mining. He's also the author of a book called The Plastics Paradox. You can find his book for free here: plasticsparadox.com. -
Water's Role In Healthy Aging
In this episode of H2O In The Know, we discuss the role water and healthy hydration has in relation to healthy aging. Evan Johnson, PhD, an associate professor in the Division of Kinesiology and Health at the University of Wyoming, joins the podcast to shed light on this topic and discuss his research.
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Why the Focus Should Be on Plastic Waste - Not Plastics
This episode of H2O In the Know features a reading of an article from the March/April 2021 issue of IBWA's Bottled Water Reporter magazine about plastic waste management. The article focuses on the need to improve recycling infrastructure in the United States and abroad, why the U.S. isn't the main contributor to ocean plastics, why more must be done to help bottlers with recycled content mandates, and much more.
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Fine-tuning bottled water messaging for today's market
We discuss bottled water messaging in today's market with Marketing Consultant Jim Karrh, Ph.D. The bottled water industry is as competitive as it's ever been, due to its popularity being higher than ever. How can brands make themselves stand out?
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Littering, recycling, and beautification with Keep America Beautiful
In this episode we discuss littering, recycling, and beautification with Helen Lowman, president of the nonprofit Keep America Beautiful. The International Bottled Water Association is a proud partner of Keep America Beautiful, and we also discuss projects both organizations are working on to help consumers learn the value of recycling and beautifying their communities.
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The Effects of Hydration on the Body
It's widely known that water is good for the body and is something we need to consume daily, but why? What are all of the effects that water and healthy hydration have on the body? Find out in this episode as we talk to Larry Armstrong, Ph.D, professor emeritus of the University of Connecticut.