At a time when the nation’s public water systems are facing a $24 billion shortfall, states can ill afford to spend millions of public dollars on bottled water – an unnecessary use of the most essential public resource. Corporate Accountability International is releasing a new report Getting States Off the Bottle as part of its ongoing Think Outside the Bottle campaign. This new report reveals state spending on bottled water in four northeastern states, explains why spending taxpayer dollars on bottled water is wasteful, and offers suggestions for how states can cut back on bottled water spending.
WHAT: Report briefing and release Getting States Off the Bottle Blindfolded taste test pitting local tap water against the bottled water brands the state is currently spending money o
WHEN: Wednesday, December 9, 2009 10:00 AM
WHERE: Cedar Creek Room, Vermont Statehouse 115 State St, Montpelier, VT 05633 Street Parking Available
WHO: Sarah Holzgraf, Vermont Organizer, Corporate Accountability International Rep. Jim McCullough, Chittenden-2 Other Speakers to be announced