News From Your State Representative
Sannicandro Files Bill To Prohibit Bottled Water To Be Purchased With State Funds
This bill does not affect Massachusetts residents’ ability to purchase bottled water.
The following is a press release from Rep. Tom Sannicandro's office: Rep. Tom Sannicandro (D-Ashland), one of Framingham's three state representatives, filed a bill that would prohibit the use of public funds to purchase bottled water, a bill that would reduce waste, energy use, and costs. “There is no reason we should spend taxpayers’ money on a product that is unnecessary, expensive and harmful to the environment when there are clean and cheap alternatives,” Rep. Sannicandro said in a press release. “It is important that we lead by example and do our part to reduce bottle waste and save the Commonwealth money.” In December, the MetroWest Daily News ran a story about how the state had expended $300,000 in half the fiscal year on bottled …
Audrey Hall
11:56 am on Friday, January 25, 2013
So what will they serve instead - soda in cans or bottles? If they insist on serving water from the tap in pitchers with glasses, cups, etc. then every other beverage should be served that way as well so there is no advantage given to the companies who market conveniently packaged beverages which are not "healthy" options in comparison to water. This whole movement against bottled water … more ›