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Why aren't we talking about banning soda pop instead of bottle water?  It's made with water and is bad for us, while plain water is a healthy alternative. I am also an infrequent bottled water buyer who reuses her bottles by filing them with delicious Bull Run water.

posted 3 years, 2 months ago
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I avoid the mess, smell, and inconvenience of bottle return machines by taking my returnables to New Seasons and just placing them in a bin, where local schools pick them up and keep my deposits. The meager dollar or so that I used to earn for my efforts now goes to schools -- and the soles of my shoes don't get sticky!

posted 4 years, 11 months ago
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