Our actions count – TAKE BACK THE TAP!

Alberta’s tap water is fresh, clean, healthy and delicious, with some of the strictest quality requirements in Canada. It’s also environmentally friendly when we practice the three Rs: reduce, reuse and recycle. Reduce by reusing a refillable bottle rather than buying bottled water. It’s time to kick the bottle and take back the tap! Get into the habit by using a refillable water bottle.

At School

• Ignite action and develop young environment leaders with the One Simple Act school program. • Conduct a water taste test and start a campaign to get all students and staff back to the tap. • Adopt the One Simple Act, “I commit to using a refillable water container every day.” Have everyone sign the pledge and post a big banner in the school as a reminder.

In Your Community

• Set out jugs of tap water during meetings instead of bottle water. • Use Environment Week to start a community initiative to take back the tap and make it easier for people to access tap water and fill their reusable water bottles.

At Home

• Keep a jug of tap water in the fridge so you don’t have to run the tap for a cold drink. • Keep it clean – wash your refillable container regularly along with your dishes.

Do a Taste Test: Tap vs. Bottle

Organize a friendly taste testing of bottled and tap water. • Pour samples of water into different glasses labeling bottled water ‘A’ and tap water ‘B’. • Have tasters savour the sample and

choose their favourite taste. • Once everyone has had a chance to taste the water samples and choose a favourite, reveal the tap water. • No matter which choice wins, this is an opportunity to talk about the benefits of switching to tap water.