Daniel Goleman and Gregory Norris have an excellent article in The New York Times assessing the hidden life cycle costs of the increasingly-popular stainless steel water bottle. For example, they assert that producing stainless steel requires a global supply chain involving more than 1,400 steps that impact the environment. However, 1 reusable container can replace hundreds in the landfill. So how green is your water bottle?
It's a quick read and might open your eyes to the value of life cycle assessments for the products you purchase. Read the full article at:
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2009/04/19/opinion/20090419bottle.htm
