Being too embarrassed to ask for the legally free water, which licensed establishments are required to hand out, is endangering the waters. After consuming the water from a plastic bottle, many throw the empty bottle into the river, which finds its way into the stomachs of sea lions and whales.
Brita, a water filter company, states 70 percent of people are embarrassed to ask for free water and the other 37 percent are ashamed to present a reusable bottle.
However, many businesses, although not enough, have decided to take a proactive stance and begin offering free drinking water.

Key Takeaways:

• Sarah Taylor, a representative of the water filtration company, Brita, suggests that UK residents should start drinking more tap water, as it won’t kill them and it will help the environment.
• Taylor is pleased to note that more businesses, in the UK, are proactively offering tap water to customers.
• Gary Cutlack, of Gizmudo.co.uk is quick to point out that Brita has a vested interest in having Brits drink tap water.

“The stats show that 70 per cent of people are too embarrassed to ask for a bit of free water when out and about, with 37 per cent saying they’re also too ashamed to ask for their reusable bottles to be filled up.”

Read more: https://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2017/05/demand-free-water-to-end-plastic-pollution/