Campus water ban results

The American Journal of Public Health has published a study of what happened to consumption and waste after a ban on bottled water sales at the University of Vermont.

Free reusable water bottles were handed out, 68 water fountains were adapted and information campaigns were launched.

And the result ?

• 25% increase in the consumption of ‘sugary drinks’

• 8.5% increase in plastic bottle waste.

So much for higher education.