BOTTLED WATER’S SLUMPING SALES

Bottled is better than sugary alternatives

August 31, 2009

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DERRICK Z. JACKSON, like many environmentalists, is deeply critical of the bottled water “scam’’ (“ Bottled-water scam finally feels squeeze ,’’ Op-ed, Aug. 25). But like many environmentalists, he makes the fundamental mistake of comparing bottled water to tap water, rather than to its more likely competition: fruit drinks and soda. (Full article: 122 words)