Fiji Water Company's Carbon Footprint

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Fiji Water's Carbon Footprint -An in depth analysis of the carbon emissions of the popular water company- Introduction: Fiji Water, established in 1996, bottles natural Artesian water found deep below the ground in the Yaqara Valley of Viti Levu in Fiji, near a primitive rainforest. The water is obtained from an artesian aquifer, a volcanic chamber surrounded by crater rock. The advantage of Artesian water over natural spring water is that Artestian water is not in contact with the atmosphere until it is drilled for, as it is far beneath the ground. This protects the water from the contaminants in the air and the environment which other types of water are susceptible. Though Fiji Water is transported across the Pacific Ocean to reach America, it is still taking great efforts to become green. Fiji Water is the first privately owned company in the United States to calculate their carbon footprint including not just production and transportation, but also all the steps involving their consumers as well, such as sales and post consumer disposal. Fiji Water is also the first company to work with the Carbon Disclosure Project's Supply Chain Leadership Collaboration. Fiji Water is very committed to helping the environment and wants to make a difference. Accordingly, we decided to research them, to see whether or not Fiji Water is actually as environmentally friendly as they claim. Abstract: We are calculating the amount of carbon released in the atmosphere due to producing, packaging, and transportating Fiji Water throughout the nation. In addition this website will also discuss Fiji Water's plan to become a carbon neutral company and assess how effective their plan will be. Theory: Data regarding ho... ... middle of paper ... ...r j) Tire Pressure: Subtract this value from your subtotal I usually check the tire pressure and air filter in your car: a) monthly (0.9 tons) b) occasionally (0.4 tons) c) rarely (no credit) The total of all these catagories should be your carbon footprint. Compare it to: the U.S Average: 37 tons/yr the World Average: 7 tons/yr --Sources-- 1.http://www.carboncounter.org/offset-your-emissions/personal-calculator.aspx 2.http://www.fijigreen.com 3.http://www.fijiwater.com 4.http://www.edf.org/page.cfm?tagID=16257&source=ggad&gclid=CJK_3LHB5pQCFSQdagodiy1CSw 5.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_climate_change 6.http://www.greenfacts.org/studies/climate_change/l_2/global_warming_4.htm 7.http://globalwarming-facts.info/50-tips.html 8.http://www.fastcompany.com/magazine/117/features-message-in-a-bottle.html

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