It Is for these reasons we hold that Millersville University should Ban the sale of bottled water on Campus, in favor of more Sustainable choices.
The environmental impact from aluminum ranges from extraction to processing. The major environmental impact of refining and smelting is green house gas emissions.
Considerations
Stainless Steel provides a long-lifed [cradle –grave/gate], lightweight, 100% recyclable, cost-effective, alternative to aluminum and plastic water bottles.
A 2006 study conducted by Australia's national science agency, CSIRO, found aluminum to have a greater 'cradle to gate' (raw material) environmental impact in terms of energy required and global warming potential than stainless steel.
Bus cost and travel time (from North)
Aluminum is a metal from metal refineries and mining operations. Potential health impacts associated with Aluminum include cardiovascular issues, and can cause blood, neurological, reproductive and respiratory toxicity
8,725 Total students at MU, including undergrad, grad, resident and commuter students
Total billable charges of one student per year 18,559
1,304 students enroll each year
Elkay Fountain and Bottle Filling Station - 996.50
Temperature for activity
Stainless steel water bottles for freshman class
The FDA has regulations based upon EPA’s standards, requiring at least one of the following forms of sanitation: reverse osmosis, distillation, or absolute 1 micron filtration.
Quantity 1304 X $3.17 = $4,133.68
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Aquafina: Manufacturer of Pepsi Co. The official water of MLB. Also sponsored through soccer leagues and the television show Project Runway.
Uses 1 micron (filtration), reverse osmosis, UV light and O3. Approximate cost: $1.05 per liter. (No distillation).
· Dasani: Manufacturer of Coca Cola. Uses reverse osmosis. Approximate cost: $0.75 per liter. (No 1 micron (filtration), distillation, UV light, or O3).
· Fiji: Artesian Aquifer. “Untouchable” by man. The Official Water of Rogers Cup for tennis in Montreal, Canada. Approximate cost: $37.50 for 24 pack (500ml each).
Alternative Eco Budget & Price Comparison
It takes 75 percent less energy to make steel from recycled cans than from raw materials
50-60 percent of stainless steel is made from previously recycled steel
Stainless steel is recognized as one of the safest choices for water bottles because there is no leaching.
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Sponsorship:
Bottled water is the second most popular choice by consumers, AKA the “Blue Gold” of the 21st century.
Taking just ½ of 1 students tuition for a year, MU would be able to install 5 new Eco Fountains and give the freshman class eco friendly water bottles
Using the full amount MU can install 14 Eco Fountains and still provide the entire incoming freshman class with ecologically friendly stainless steel water bottles
9279.50 - 4,133 =
5,146.50 / 996.50 = 5.17
~ 5 Fountains
18,559 - 4,133 =
14,426 / 996.50 = 14.48
That’s enough for at least one Eco Fountain for every academically based building on campus
~ 14 Fountains
5,164,390 water bottles
The two existing fountains on campus have saved a combined total of 368,885 water bottles since their installation
Environmental Impact
By taking only one students tuition for just one year, and implementing the latter budget MU will save:
Q & A
Port Stanvac
Desalination
Plant
Sarah Zwarts
Assessment
Worksheets provided by Brainwave
Critical analysis of Desal arguments
DIY Desalination activity
According to National Geographic, 17 million gallons of crude oil are used annually to produce plastic bottles
The Container Recycling Institute states that 22 billion water bottles end up in landfills each year
Kauwi Interpretive Center
Kaurna word for water
Only open by appointment
Brainwave program for school groups
Interactive displays
Presentations by technical experts
'Bushtukka garden' natural flora
iPad activities
Balcony with lookout to the plant
A test conducted by the U.S. C.D.C in 2004 found that out of 2517 people, 93 percent were found to have traces of of BPA in their urine. Plastic is not biodegradable, so plastic bottles that are left outside will eventually break down and the chemicals in the plastic will pollute the environment.
Another risk that comes with the use of plastic bottles is BPA (bisphenol A) and phthalates leeching into the water through over-use of the plastic bottle. BPA is a chemical that is found in hard plastics and behaves in a similar way as hormones in our body.
BPA is an endocrine disruptor, meaning it interferes with the function of hormones in the body.
Where?
Port Stanvac Desalination Plant
South Australia's only climate independent water source
Powered by renewable energy
20yr contract to AGL - $130million pa
31 million tons of plastic waste were generated in 2010, representing 12.4 percent of total MSW – EPA
Place, Space & Environment
Understanding the complex interconnections of people and the natural and built environments in local setting. Interpretation and explanation of patterns and processes; changing perceptions; and the value of embracing ecologically sustainable practices are all important.
Only 8 percent of plastics used in 2010 were recycled – EPA
Critically analyse place and space, and clarify issues and ideas regarding values associated with the environment. Understand decision-making and question the resulting implications of these processes.
Who?
According to a 2001 report of the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), roughly 1.5 million tons of plastic are expended in the bottling of 89 billion liters of water each year.
- Senior School SOSE class
- Unit on Water Management
- Revelance to South Australia
Re-using plastic bottles is NOT a viable option due to risk of Phthalate leeching into the water from overusing the plastic
Why?
SACSA Framework - SOSE
expands learners’ knowledge and understandings of their own and other societies, of local and global environments, and of the interdependence between people, their society and their environment.
Most plastic is used in the production of containers and packaging - EPA