San Francisco bans bottled water indoors from October
The city of San Francisco, known for setting trends in the United States, unanimously approved a ban on the consumption of bottled water in events with more than 100 people located in public places-like concerts.The prohibition shall enter into force on 1 October for enclosed spaces of public property and in 2016 for events in locations open. Sporting events that require a large consumption of water as the City Marathon, will be excluded from these restrictions, the same happening with major events such as Gay Pride Parade, which has until 2018 to fit.Chamber meeting where the decision was made, Alderman David Chiu explained that the bottled water industry, which emerged only in the years 90, cause untold environmental damage.According to him, one of the goals of legislation is to make people think about their waste. "Before 1990, and for centuries, people could stay hydrated without this industry", explained Chiu."We are all aware of the importance of combating climate change. San Francisco is taking a leadership role in the fight for the environment, "explained Chiu to the San Francisco Chronicle.According to this Association and other critics of the measure, the ban will lead many people to decide to buy alcoholic beverages at concerts and other events.
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