Plastic litter from water bottles is a problem and water bottles that come from meal deals are making it worse. People get a water bottle they wouldn’t normally order and restaurants need to provide options that don’t include the bottle for those who want something else. Women and younger people are more likely to keep a water bottle for reuse. Another way to help reduce the litter problem is for free water refills to be offered in buildings that are public and for airports to let people know they can bring empty bottles with them to refill after going through security.

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