If you are like me at all then you live in a tiny apartment in a city that has water that tastes a bit off. We’ve moved about a few different times, and we have had it all. We’ve had water that stains the sink and toilet a golden brown color, we’ve had water that lightens our hair, water that tastes like pennies, water that comes out as black muck when you first turn the faucet on, and many other shades and variations of horrible awful no-good water. However-if you are anything like me, you are human; and still need water to survive.
We used to buy bottled water at a couple of the other apartments we had lived in. Bottled water was relatively inexpensive, and lasted awhile. We recycled the bottles, and thought we were doing alright. We started thinking about it, and realized that while the system seemed to work, we paid a heck of a lot of dollars to live in these places and we should be able to use the water supplied there. In turn- giving up bottled water would also reduce the amount of plastic we bought, which was a nice concept.
We did a little searching and decided that the best option for us would be a Brita Pitcher, rather than the type that attaches to faucet. We picked Brita at the time because the pitcher itself was cheaper than a PUR pitcher. As far as I am concerned both are good options. Before you buy one however, check up on the filter longevity and decide if that we work for you and your family. Our Brita filter last us about 3 months, and you can buy them one at a time or in a multi-pack. I am not sure how long a PUR filter will last because I have never had one.
I would recommend the Brita Pitcher because it definitely makes a difference in the way our water tastes. Brita also participates in a recycling program for their filters. I think that that is pretty awesome, unfortunately there isn’t a recycling place anywhere near me- so I am left with this option from the Brita Website.
If there isn’t a drop-off location nearby, simply mail filters to Preserve:
- Dry the filter by shaking off excess water and setting it in a dry place for at least three days.
- Wrap the filter in a plastic grocery bag, and then pack it in a box. (Boxes and bags will be recycled.) If possible, send multiple filters at a time.
- Mail filters via ground shipping to: Preserve Gimme 5, 823 NYS Rte 13, Cortland, NY 13045
Pur filters last about 3 months, make your water taste the same as Brita, are more expensive than Brita, and can’t be recycled. Stick with Brita!
That is definitely good to know. I also didn’t know that it was in connection with the Preserve containers you talked about once, but it seems as though it is. Neat huh?