Water

Let’s start with the basics and look into the benefits of drinking plenty of water every day. It seems to be common knowledge that humans need water to live. Eight cups of water a day may seem obvious to most, by why is it important to drink this much this much? The answer to that is simple. Water is used to assist in the flushing out of toxins in our body and prevents dehydration. When a person is dehydrated, they feel faint and can suffer from muscle cramps. Eventually, the lack of water in their bodies prevents blood from getting to necessary organs. Dehydration is obviously something that we would like to avoid.


So we know we need water, but how much attention should be paid to where we get our water? Fortunately, we live in a country where we know clean drinking water is available to us. But is it best to choose water from a bottle or water from the tap? Personally, my vote is for tap water, and I'll tell you why. Apart from the fact that tap water systems are more well-regulated then bottled water, the waste created by plastic bottles makes too much of an impact to ignore. Not only are water bottles filling our land-fills, the production and transportation of them waste fuel and add more toxins to the environment.

As college students, what does this information mean to you? Many college students often find that they are lacking in the finance department. So going out to buy items such as reusable water bottles (Sigg being my brand of choice) and Brita filters may seem like a nuisance. In reality, if students are going out and buying water bottles for convenience, they are wasting a lot of their own money and harming the environment. By purchasing nice water bottles and Brita filters, college students everywhere could reduce waste in numerous ways.

So to wrap up: Water is essential! Drinking water continuously throughout the day prevents dehydration and helps your body get rid of toxins. By buying items such as Brita filters and reusable water bottles for your dorm room, you can start saving money and the environment.