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US consumption of bottled water shows significant growth
The International Bottled Water Association (IBWA), in conjunction with Beverage Marketing Corporation (BMC) has released 2011 bottled water statistics, compiled by BMC.
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International Bottled Water Association
The International Bottled Water Association, or IBWA, is a trade association of companies in the bottled water industry. Wikipedia link.
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- Headquarters: Virginia, US
- Founded: 1958
- Website: http://www.bottledwater.org/
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Concord bans bottled water
At the end of April, after a two-hour debate at the annual Town Meeting, the residents of Concord, Massachusetts, voted to ban the sale of bottled water.
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Bottled water market under attack again, says report
The beverages industry find themselves under attack once again, according to The Paragon Report.
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IBWA issues fluoride statement
The IBWA has issued the following statement regarding a 6 March 2012 ‘New York Times’ article concerning recent increases in children’s cavity rates.
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IBWA offers 5 reasons to embrace bottled water
The International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) has offered a list of five reasons why consumers should make bottled water a part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle in 2012.
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IBWA responds to water and diabetes research
The IBWA has issued the following statement in response to findings related to healthful hydration, at the Sustaining the Blue Planet: Global Water Education Conference.
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New appointments, 1 September 2011
The latest appointments and movements in the food and beverage industry, updated 1 September 2011.
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Bottled water industry endorses senate recycling resolution
The International Bottled Water Association applauds Senator Thomas R Carper and Senator Olympia Snowe for their introduction of US Senate Resolution 251.
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IBWA’s new video tours PET bottle recycling facility
The International Bottled Water Association’s consumer website has released a new YouTube video.
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US bottled water volume grew 3.5% in 2010
The International Bottled Water Association (IBWA), in conjunction with Beverage Marketing Corporation (BMC), has released 2010 bottled water statistics, compiled by BMC.
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Concord citizens defeat proposed ban on bottled water
At an annual town hall meeting that garnered nationwide attention in the US, the citizens of Concord, Massachusetts, voted down a proposal to ban the sale of single-serve bottled water.
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Earth Day celebrations
22 April is Earth Day – founded on 22 April 1970 to foster environmental awareness and year-long ecological action worldwide.
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IBWA announces new manager of membership services
The International Bottled Water Association has announced that Dennis Carpenter has joined IBWA as manager of membership services.
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IBWA announces new director for government relations
The International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) has announced that James P Toner Jr has joined IBWA as director of government relations.
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IBWA supports National Groundwater Awareness Week
The International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) is one of the sponsors of ‘National Groundwater Awareness Week’, 6–12 March 2011.
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Bottled water industry supports America Recycles Day 2010
The International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) applauds efforts to encourage consumers to always recycle, a key aim of the America Recycles Day campaign.
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IBWA encourages extensive recycling of water bottles
The International Bottled Water Association and Earth911.com have formed a partnership to encourage more extensive recycling of empty plastic bottles.
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ZeroWater agrees to settle false ad lawsuit brought by IBWA
The International Bottled Water Association and Zero Technologies have settled a lawsuit IBWA brought against ZeroWater.
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Victory for IBWA in litigation against Eco Canteen ads
The US District Court has granted the International Bottled Water Association’s request for a permanent injunction against false advertising.
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New video debunks claims of anti-bottled water activists
The IBWA has posted ‘The Real Story of Bottled Water’ on its YouTube channel as a humorous retort to misleading claims made by anti-bottled water activists.
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Bottled water companies help Boston consumers
IBWA members responded to a water system crisis in Boston by providing safe drinking water after a broken water pipe left the city without clean water.
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IBWA rebuts misleading video about bottled water
Anti-bottled activists have produced a new YouTube video entitled ‘The Story of Bottled Water,’ which makes numerous false and misleading statements.
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IBWA files lawsuit against Zero Water
The International Bottled Water Association has filed a lawsuit against Zero Water for ‘engaging in false, misleading and unsubstantiated advertising’.
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US bottled water industry has small environmental footprint
The IBWA has commissioned a study to determine the footprint of the US bottled water industry. The results point to a very small footprint.
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Bottled water tax will hurt consumers, says IBWA
US legislators are considering removing the state’s sales tax exemption for bottled water to make headway in balancing the state budget.
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Governor’s tax is a threat to the economy, says IBWA
The 10¢ per container tax on bottled water proposed by Lt Governor John Cherry will cost Michigan more than 2,080 jobs, according to new statistical analysis.
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New video highlights family owned water bottlers in US
The IBWA has produced a video to highlight the role of small businesses in the bottled water industry.
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Bottled water tax is unconstitutional, says IBWA
Michigan governor’s proposed tax on bottled water attempts to circumvent the Michigan prohibition on taxing the sale of food products, says IBWA..
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IBWA and Nestlé continue efforts to secure better NY bottle
US district court judge Deborah Batts has modified the preliminary injunction order granted to the IBWA and other plaintiffs.
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IBWA supports US water infrastructure system
The International Bottled Water Association has expressed support for the maintenance and improvement of a strong, viable US water infrastructure system.
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IBWA highlights stringent regulation of bottled water by FDA
The International Bottled Water Association has presented testimony on the regulation of bottled water.
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IBWA says bottled water companies unfairly targeted
The USCM has passed Resolution 62 – ‘Ensuring Fair and Equitable Use of and Compensation for Municipal Water Systems’ – at its annual meeting.
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Injunction granted against ‘Bottle Bill’ expansion law
The IBWA, Nestlé Waters North America and Polar Beverages have been granted a preliminary injunction stopping New York State’s ‘Bottle Bill’ expansion law from commencing.
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IBWA challenges NY Bottle Bill’s labelling exemptions
The International Bottled Water Association has announced that it has filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of newly added provisions of New York’s Returnable Container Act.
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Support for World Water Day by IBWA
The IBWA supports World Water Day and recognises the importance of sound water management policies at home and in concert with other nations.
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IBWA responds to Toronto bottled water ban
IBWA responds to last week’s vote by the Toronto City Council to ban the sale of plastic water bottles on all municipal premises.
Opinion
IBWA position statement on FDA/BPA
IBWA, the International Bottled Water Association, recently released a statement on the current bisphenol A situation.