Fiji Water Chimes In on Bottled Versus Tap

obviously, if Mooney of Fiji preferred John McCain's environmental platform, he is not someone you should trust for a factual account of the costs, or any intelligent analysis of what we should do to achieve some environmental sustainability & social justice. Look, You are not going to find Imported wine for less than 5 bucks at your local deli -- because it's not economically feasible. The environmental and labor costs are calculated into a good bottle of imported wine, and that's why you savor it when you can get it as a luxury item. The fact that the Fiji water is so cheap and "abundant" (when Fijians don't have enough water themselves) is just another indication that they're exploiting a resource. It's not fair, not sustainable, and absolutely unreasonable to be pouring away tons of gasoline to ship some stupid water bottles for uninformed americans to buy up at their corner store.

ctnyly of NY 1:04PM April 22, 2009

OK WHY ARE THEY MAKING THIS GREEN WATER AND WHAT HELPS THE ENVIRONMENT WITH THE WATER THAT FIJI USES I DONT GET IT AT ALL????/ AND I AM STUDYING FIJI FOR MY REPORT IN GLOBAL STUDIES FOR THE WHOLE YEAR AND I KNOW A LOT ABOUT FIJI BUT NOT THE WATER STUFF!!

Cassie of MN 9:30PM February 10, 2009

I've been researching and writing about water for over 40 years; have traveled to over 15 countries, and owned and operated a state-certified water testing laboratory for 14 years.

As well, I have researched the bottled water business with keen interest on who pockets the money.

I find it interesting as to how Fiji Water claims to be a "green" company that returns a percentage of their profits to help the water-starved regions of Fiji. And, what is more amazing, is that they brag about how they are actually helping the people of Fiji live a better life.

In my opinion - if Fiji Water really wanted to help solve the water woes of Fiji - they would return ALL the profits to those in need. When Fiji proposed a tax on bottled water being pumped from their aquifer by water bottlers - the powerful bottled water lobby squashed the tax proposal.

Please, let's stop robbing the life-giving waters of a powerless country under the pretense of bringing them a better life.

I just don't buy it - just like I won't buy Fiji Water - I'd rather donate the money I'd spend for the bottled water to a charity that truly does help bring water to those in need.

William E. Marks of MA 7:13PM September 26, 2008

All of you bottled water people need to get a clue. As someone who runs and operates a state of the art (1 year old with ultra violet)water treatment plant that pumps over 1 billion gallons of water a year and a holder of multiple treatment and distribution licenses you need to get your facts straight.

1. Bottled water is not under the same set of rules and regulations that your local water utility is. We are under the watchful eye of the Department of Environmental Protection and the Environmental Protection Agency. Your bottled water companies are under the regulation of the FDA. Let us have a fair playing field so we can match apples to apples.

2. Fiji water is about the only water that list its minerals. A lot of the other water is bottled from TAP water and purified.

3. At about 3 to 4 dollars for a thousand gallons who gives you the better deal, especially in these tight times.

4. If you do not think your tap water is safe to drink, the CALL and have your water tested. Most water districts will do this for no charge.

David P. of MA 8:04PM August 11, 2008