The Problems with Bottled WaterIntroductionAmericans live in a consumer society where most products are packaged ready for use. This is attributed to the availability of disposable merchandise which is conducive and efficient in the delivery of various required products. Among the various packaged products for good consumption there is bottled water. However, it makes no sense for people to buy bottled water and throw away the container after emptying it. This is because plastic bottles have a number of flaws for both the environment and the overall well-being of the economy. For example, in 1976 the average American drank 1.6 gallons of bottled water and since then the amount has increased to an average of 30 gallons, so many resources are spent importing synthetic fibers despite the pollution that cans plastic have caused to the environment (Didier 214). The move had alarming statistics because some of the chemicals in plastic water bottles were recently shown to be harmful for human consumption. The two types of chemicals that are particularly harmful are phthalates and biphenyl A, which are used to make plastic bottles flexible. The use and production of plastic water bottles has negative consequences for humanity because it poses health risks, is harmful to the environment and is a waste of fossil fuels. Additionally, there are other, more viable alternatives to bottled water. Chemicals in Bottled Water The United States Department of Health works to improve the health of citizens through the political and economic regimes of the United States of America. Perspectives explored on global health include medicine, where the path... to the heart of the paper... innovative packaging methods that are not harmful to human health and that preserve the environment. The government should develop policies to support environmental consumption. The effects of plastic bottles go far beyond what we can barely see, including additional costs to consumers. As explained above, alternative methods are more reliable and practical, as well as economical. The government should therefore ensure that corrective measures are taken on the issue so as to prevent future consequences. The government should seek ways to counteract the negative influences of water-polluting industries. One of the ways to avoid such influences included developing policies that institute extreme fines and punishments for individuals or associations that seek to violate or cause disruptions in the implementation of the Safe Drinking Water Act..