You and David Suzuki would get along. A while back he extolled the economic benefits of drinking tap water, and would only drink tap water at his conferences.
On 10 April 2013 11:16, Jeremy Hiebert <[email protected]> wrote: > Am I the only one who doesn't mind tap water? > > I like the trail mix idea. I would definitely buy that. > On 10 Apr 2013 11:07, "Alex Weber" <[email protected]> wrote: > >> The trail mix baggies is a really good idea, Justin. +1 >> >> On 04/10/13 11:00, Justin Lacko wrote: >> > +1 on the no bottled water. Those things contribute way too much to our >> > landfills... seriously, it should be a capital offence to buy that Fiji >> > water brand. WTF FIJI WATER ANYWAYS?? SINCE WHEN WAS FIJI CONSIDERED THE >> > STANDARD IN WATER?! It almost makes me cry to think all the gas burnt, >> time >> > wasted, and packaging consumed just to ship their water here. >> > >> > That being said, I admit Evian tastes amazing... REALLY amazing when >> > chilled... although you can get water from nearby Sandilands Provincial >> > Park (Jackson Springs operates an aquifer out of there) for about >> > $6.50/jug, and it tastes just as great. Beware the $2 el-cheapo water >> jugs >> > you can buy; most often this is just reverse-osmosis water and it >> retains >> > that flat and metallic taste - definitely not enjoyable. >> > >> > The Brita water definitely has an odour to it - possibly this could be >> > mitigated by replacing the filter. There's also the possibility of >> > replacing the jug with a sealed-type pitcher, so as not to introduce >> > smells/odours from other items in the fridge into the water. >> > >> > Keep in mind that buying a water cooler means someone will have to >> > clean/disinfect it once a month - this is absolutely required, esp. >> > depending on the type of water you're using in it. Scaling can be an >> issue >> > with mineral-rich water, over a longer period of time. The spigots >> should >> > be completely removable so as to allow a pipe-cleaner-style brush to >> clean >> > in it. >> > >> > Siu: The flavoured water you bought last time was some kind of >> > diet-friendly water, flavoured with Aspartame or something, so I >> wouldn't >> > really consider that the best choice... there should be something else >> > available out there, and I'm willing to come with you on your next run >> to >> > find suitable alternatives. Another suggestion: Perhaps there's a bulk >> > trail mix we can buy, and separate it into small baggies, and sell >> those? >> > That would be a great little snack! >> > >> > >> > >> > On 10 April 2013 10:07, Ron <[email protected]> wrote: >> > >> >> On 2013-04-10 09:47, Roswyne wrote: >> >>> We have a Brita jug in the fridge: will people pay for bottled water? >> It >> >>> will probably be more expensive than canned drinks. >> >> Brita water always tastes funny, and it's far more work/less >> accessible. >> >> I'd definitely buy bottled water, and whenever we stock it, it >> >> disappears quickly. >> >> >> >>> I'm at a loss on healthier drinks. No one liked the flavored spring >> >> water I >> >>> brought in last time enough to buy, and juice has as many calories as >> >> pop. >> >>> The V8 seemed reasonably popular though, right? >> >> Juice has a lot of calories, but it also has nutrients and the calories >> >> come from natural sources, which means the body processes them >> >> differently. I occasionally drink juice of various types, but I don't >> >> drink pop. >> >> >> >>> I'm also not sure what healthier food options would be. My main >> criteria >> >>> have been single-serving, easy to prepare, and cheap. How much are >> people >> >>> willing to pay for a serving of food, and what would you like to see? >> >> That, I have no answer on. We've never really stocked any veg* stuff, >> it >> >> would be cool to have some Amy's Burritos or something like that. Maybe >> >> I can pick up a few next time I'm at the store if they don't sell them >> >> at Costco. >> >> >> >> Ron >> >> >> >>> On Apr 10, 2013 9:06 AM, "Ron" <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> >> >>>> We need bottled water (or even a big water cooler if somebody has one >> >>>> they can donate? Maybe I'll pick one up...) >> >>>> >> >>>> It might be worth checking out Mike Loney's dad's store, he sells >> >> frozen >> >>>> food. 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