Not in today's world an economy. Companies hire employees knowing they can let them go at will. Why shouldn't employees not have the same mindset and opportunity. After all employment is a two-way street.
Bottled "tap" water should be labeled as such...matter of ethics...
May see more of a push for "honest and ethical" marketing....
At least tabacco products have been labeled (in this case with respect to health issues)...ooops they were FORCED to ... Oh...
What about cloned meat products...they dont have to disclose that....yet....Nice
No. Their product is at least a healthier alternative than soft drinks or even juices, which have the same if not more of an environmental impact. Additionally, these are often high-calorie, low-nutrition beverages which contribute to health problems. So not as bad as tobacco companies whose products are ONLY detrimental to both the environment and health - although not 'good' either.
The ethical line for companies that sell bottled water and companies that sell tobacco is blurry at best. There is no doubt that both have long since leaped over and sprinted past this line on their way to ridiculous revenue figures, but last time I checked nobody died from drinking bottled water.
No, bottled water is going to kill you or harm those around you that you're drinking in front of. Yes, bottling water may seem a little silly but it's a healthy alternative and it's quick to grab and take with you as you're walking out the door.
Even though the business of bottled water is a tragic result of our way of living it is not in contradiction with its promise of a "Healthy way of living".
So it´s impossible to compare them as a similar business.
The tabaco industry lives in a pretty uncomfortable spot that´s is finally coming to an equilibrium after years of adjusting. They sell a product that harms the consumers life; but now the consumer is well aware of that and its up to him to use the product or not. They had given to every condition the government has put in the middle of the cycle and it adjust it self to every country's believes and laws around the matter . There is a huge market (one that is growing) of self destructive products. And the only thing you have to do to play in it is to tell the "truth". Tabaco industry does that and that makes them legit
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February 13, 2008 at 11:06am
Anthony ArmendarizNot in today's world an economy. Companies hire employees knowing they can let them go at will. Why shouldn't employees not have the same mindset and opportunity. After all employment is a two-way street.
February 13, 2008 at 11:54am
Heath RowNo.
February 13, 2008 at 12:06pm
m eBottled "tap" water should be labeled as such...matter of ethics...
May see more of a push for "honest and ethical" marketing....
At least tabacco products have been labeled (in this case with respect to health issues)...ooops they were FORCED to ... Oh...
What about cloned meat products...they dont have to disclose that....yet....Nice
February 13, 2008 at 12:11pm
April JoynerBottled water isn't harmful to your health, so I'd have to say no.
February 13, 2008 at 12:19pm
Julie MagazinerNo, bottled water won't kill you.
February 13, 2008 at 12:43pm
JLA WeberNo. Their product is at least a healthier alternative than soft drinks or even juices, which have the same if not more of an environmental impact. Additionally, these are often high-calorie, low-nutrition beverages which contribute to health problems. So not as bad as tobacco companies whose products are ONLY detrimental to both the environment and health - although not 'good' either.
February 13, 2008 at 1:21pm
Tyler AdamsThe ethical line for companies that sell bottled water and companies that sell tobacco is blurry at best. There is no doubt that both have long since leaped over and sprinted past this line on their way to ridiculous revenue figures, but last time I checked nobody died from drinking bottled water.
February 13, 2008 at 3:00pm
Kathryn CollinsNo, bottled water is going to kill you or harm those around you that you're drinking in front of. Yes, bottling water may seem a little silly but it's a healthy alternative and it's quick to grab and take with you as you're walking out the door.
February 13, 2008 at 3:08pm
Federico BarragánHuge difference.
Even though the business of bottled water is a tragic result of our way of living it is not in contradiction with its promise of a "Healthy way of living".
So it´s impossible to compare them as a similar business.
The tabaco industry lives in a pretty uncomfortable spot that´s is finally coming to an equilibrium after years of adjusting. They sell a product that harms the consumers life; but now the consumer is well aware of that and its up to him to use the product or not. They had given to every condition the government has put in the middle of the cycle and it adjust it self to every country's believes and laws around the matter . There is a huge market (one that is growing) of self destructive products. And the only thing you have to do to play in it is to tell the "truth". Tabaco industry does that and that makes them legit
February 13, 2008 at 5:24pm
Timo RiedleHere in Europe we only have bottled water and I can't see anything that is bad about it. So....NO.
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