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Poll: Time to ditch the plastic water bottle?

plastic bottles2Last weekend a new sustainable water brand come on the market in Australia, taking on its plastic counterparts in Woolworths and 7-Eleven.

Founded by actor Will Smith’s son Jaden, Just Water is an eco-friendly alternative to bottled water, which contains locally sourced Australian spring water and is packaged in a fully recyclable carton.

Just, which stands for justice, partnered with packaging giant Tetra Pak to create the paper-based carton which is made from 82 per cent renewable resources – 54 per cent of the paper is made from Forest Stewardship Counsel certified wood sources, while the cap and shoulder are made of plant-based materials from non-food grade sugar cane.

Despite the increasing awareness of plastic pollution, plastic water bottles are still the most common on any supermarket shelf. Today, we’re asking what do you think is the best option for bottled water?

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