Title
Plastic Water: The Social and Material Life of Bottled Water,Used
Delivery time: 8-12 business days (International)
How and why branded bottles of water have insinuated themselves into our daily lives, and what the implications are for safe urban water supplies.How did branded bottles of water insinuate themselves into our daily lives? Why did water become an economic goodno longer a common resource but a commercial product, in industry parlance a fast moving consumer good, or FMCG? Plastic Water examines the processes behind this transformation. It goes beyond the usual political and environmental critiques of bottled water to investigate its multiplicity, examining a bottle of water's simultaneous existence as, among other things, a product, personal health resource, object of boycotts, and part of accumulating waste matter. Throughout, the book focuses on the ontological dimensions of drinking bottled waterthe ways in which this habit enacts new relations and meanings that may interfere with other drinking water practices.The book considers the assemblage and emergence of a mass market for water, from the invention of the polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottle in 1973 to the development of hydration science that accompanied the rise of jogging in the United States. It looks at what bottles do in the world, tracing drinking and disposal practices in three Asian cities with unreliable access to safe water: Bangkok, Chennai, and Hanoi. And it considers the possibility of ethical drinking, examining campaigns to say no to the bottle and promote the consumption of tap water in Canada, the United States, and Australia.
By changing our most important processes and
products, we have already made a big leap forward. This ranges from the
increased use of more sustainable fibers to the use of more
environmentally friendly printing processes to the development of
efficient waste management in our value chain.
⚠️ WARNING (California Proposition 65):
This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
For more information, please visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping
We ship your order within 2–3 business days for USA deliveries and 5–8 business days for international shipments. Once your package has been dispatched from our warehouse, you'll receive an email confirmation with a tracking number, allowing you to track the status of your delivery.
Returns
To facilitate a smooth return process, a Return Authorization (RA) Number is required for all returns. Returns without a valid RA number will be declined and may incur additional fees. You can request an RA number within 15 days of the original delivery date. For more details, please refer to our Return & Refund Policy page.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping
We ship your order within 2–3 business days for USA deliveries and 5–8 business days for international shipments. Once your package has been dispatched from our warehouse, you'll receive an email confirmation with a tracking number, allowing you to track the status of your delivery.
Returns
To facilitate a smooth return process, a Return Authorization (RA) Number is required for all returns. Returns without a valid RA number will be declined and may incur additional fees. You can request an RA number within 15 days of the original delivery date. For more details, please refer to our Return & Refund Policy page.
Warranty
We provide a 2-year limited warranty, from the date of purchase for all our products.
If you believe you have received a defective product, or are experiencing any problems with your product, please contact us.
This warranty strictly does not cover damages that arose from negligence, misuse, wear and tear, or not in accordance with product instructions (dropping the product, etc.).
Warranty
We provide a 2-year limited warranty, from the date of purchase for all our products.
If you believe you have received a defective product, or are experiencing any problems with your product, please contact us.
This warranty strictly does not cover damages that arose from negligence, misuse, wear and tear, or not in accordance with product instructions (dropping the product, etc.).
Secure Payment
Your payment information is processed securely. We do not store credit card details nor have access to your credit card information.
We accept payments with :
Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Paypal, Shopify Payments, Shop Pay and more.
Secure Payment
Your payment information is processed securely. We do not store credit card details nor have access to your credit card information.
We accept payments with :
Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Paypal, Shopify Payments, Shop Pay and more.
Related Products
You may also like
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Plastic Water: The Social and Material Life of Bottled Water'? A: The book explores how branded bottles of water have integrated into daily life and examines the implications for urban water supplies, focusing on the transformation of water from a common resource to a commercial product.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Plastic Water' is Gay Hawkins.
- Q: When was 'Plastic Water' published? A: The book was published on August 21, 2015.
- Q: What is the format of the book? A: The book is available in hardcover format.
- Q: How many pages does 'Plastic Water' contain? A: The book has a total of 288 pages.
- Q: What themes are covered in 'Plastic Water'? A: The book covers themes such as the commercialization of water, health implications, consumer behavior, and environmental concerns related to bottled water.
- Q: Is the book suitable for readers interested in environmental economics? A: Yes, 'Plastic Water' falls under the category of Environmental Economics and is suitable for readers interested in this field.
- Q: What does the book say about ethical drinking? A: The book examines campaigns promoting tap water consumption and discusses the ethical implications of bottled water usage.
- Q: In which cities does the book explore drinking and disposal practices? A: The book analyzes practices in Bangkok, Chennai, and Hanoi, focusing on their access to safe drinking water.
- Q: What type of condition is the book in? A: The book is described as being in 'Very Good' condition.