For events to be bottled water free

Whereas U.S. per capita consumption of bottled water has increased dramatically over the past twenty years from 7.2 gallons per person in 1988 to approximately 28 gallons per person in 2009; Whereas manufacturing, transportation and consumption of bottled water used between 32 and 54 million barrels of oil in 2007, which is up to 2000 times the energy inputs required to deliver tap water; Whereas three out of every four empty plastic water bottles end up in our landfills rivers, lakes and ocean and added costs are associated with the disposal of this waste; Whereas a growing number of U.S. cities, counties, and universities have initiated bans or limitations of the use of public funds or university funds for the purchase of bottled water while encouraging the use of tap water; Whereas a growing number of organizations are hosting bottle free events across the country; Therefore be it resolved that the U.S. Social forum and member organizations shall cease the use of bottled water at public events and are encouraged to seek and use tap water sources.