Okay, let’s get a little real for a second. The price tag on the bottle isn’t the only cost. Producing those plastic bottles uses oil, energy, and water. In fact, it can take three times as much water to make a plastic bottle than the bottle actually holds.
Tap Water – WaterTalksCA.org
And then there’s the waste. Most plastic bottles end up in landfills or the ocean. A reusable water bottle costs $10 to $20 once, and then your tap water is basically free. For the price of six fancy gallons, you could save yourself a hundred future purchases.
Why This Is Actually Cool to Think About
It’s interesting because water is the most basic thing we consume, yet we’ve turned it into a whole economy. You can pay a penny for it, or you can pay five dollars. It depends entirely on how much storytelling and packaging you want around it.
Next time you’re in the store, look at that gallon jug. Ask yourself: “Am I paying for water, or am I paying for a feeling?” Either answer is fine, but it’s cool to know the difference.
So, how much is a gallon of water cost? Anywhere from a whisper to a shout. And that, my friends, is both silly and fascinating.
