Bottlemania

In "Bottlemania," Elizabeth Royte explores the rapidly growing bottled water industry, uncovering its environmental and societal impacts. She delves into the complex journey of water from aquifers to consumers, examining the sources, processes, and chemicals involved in making it safe to drink. Drawing parallels to the food industry, Royte highlights the marketing triumphs that have made bottled water a staple while raising critical questions about the implications for our health and the planet. The audiobook also includes a new afterword addressing urgent global clean water issues.