Un-Bottled Water Hits the U.S.

By Jennifer Berry, Earth911

posted: 28 March 2009 11:14 am ET

If you're an eco-conscious consumer and feel that small pang of guilt each time you purchase a new bottle of water, don't despair - a new solution is rolling out. Plant It Water™ recently launched its new "un-bottled" spring water, with packaging made from more than 60 percent renewable materials. The company is one of the first in the U.S. to offer water in a recyclable carton.

Unlike plastic water bottles, Plant It Water packaging uses materials from sources like plant fibers. Tetra Pak, the maker of the package, is considered one of the most sustainable liquid food packages on the market and won the presidential medal for sustainable development in 1996 by former Vice President Al Gore.