Two students discuss whether they should continue to drink bottled water.
Alice: We should stop drinking bottled water. Because plastic takes a long time to decay, plastic bottles are bad for the environment! These bottles can also harm wildlife. For example, wild animals have died because they mistook plastic debris for food. Plastic bottles may harm our health as well. One study revealed we eat up to 5 g of microplastic!
John: I agree that plastic products harm nature. But people will continue to drink bottled water anyways. Bottled water can come in various flavors that attract consumers. And some people can’t stand the bland taste of tap water. Also, bottled water is the safest, most reliable source of water for people in an emergency like a natural disaster. So, it’s okay to keep drinking bottled water.
Sean Jung Director
1. According to Alice, how can plastic bottles harm wildlife?
Two students discuss whether they should continue to drink bottled water.
