What are your thoughts about plastic bottled waters not being offered anymore?

[CamColt]

So you could, in theory buy a case of water bottles at the first port and bring it in with you?

We will often replenish our supply at the ports when possible. I drink a LOT of water.

 

[lilsonicfan]

We drink a lot of water too. I don't like aluminum water bottles, but I love, love, love our double-walled stainless steel bottles - Hydroflask is probably the most well known name, but Costco sells some other brands like Takeya. I have a 32 oz bottle and usually fill it twice a day; we also have 40 oz ones that are great when you're at Disneyland, etc. Fill with ice, add water, it's cold all day.

 

[Clarkson U]

So you could, in theory buy a case of water bottles at the first port and bring it in with you?

I don't know about the first port but I do know you could bring a case of water with you on the ship at your port of embarkation. Usually, I just strap a small case of water to the outside of a carry on piece of luggage and don't worry about it. We get rooms between 2-3 pm anyways so it's only for a few hours and no big deal to roll it around. We also bring refillable water bottles as well and use the other ones when going off the ship or if we run out of the water in our own bottle.

 

[mullysisters]

I drink 8 liters of water a day at home. I'm always thirsty! On this trip however after 2 1/2 years of C*vid, it will be beer or bust. The best way to drink a cold one is out of a metal can IMHO. We dont use plastic because it is a plague on the environment and no glass on the farm 'cos I'm a klutz. The first time I had beer in those tall thin cans was at WDW and I loved it.

 

[cwis]

I drink 8 liters of water a day at home. I'm always thirsty!

Not wanting to sound alarming, but you might want to talk about this to your physician.

 

[jeffporfirio]

Thanks. Our first port of call is on day 1 (day after sail) in Oslo. I'll try to map the closest convenience store to port and grab a case or 2.

 

[mullysisters]

Not wanting to sound alarming, but you might want to talk about this to your physician.

Nah, I've always drunk this much water!

 

[ruadisneyfan2]

I don't like plastic either and when I'm home, we use filtered water from our fridge but I'm a germaphobe and don't want to carry a refillable bottle on a cruise ship. It's just way too much hands-on touching of everything in close quarters. I'm always careful to put any bottles or cans in the recycling.

 

[LeiaOfAlderaan]

I am bummed but I guess I’ll have to live with it. I feel like I’m the only person who actually likes Dasani in the plastic bottles (taste-wise, not environment-wise). I find the Dasani in aluminum cans undrinkable. To me it tastes and smells like medicine and wet dog.

 

[lilsonicfan]

I don't like plastic either and when I'm home, we use filtered water from our fridge but I'm a germaphobe and don't want to carry a refillable bottle on a cruise ship. It's just way too much hands-on touching of everything in close quarters. I'm always careful to put any bottles or cans in the recycling.

Im surprised you can cruise at all then because there are so so many things touched way more than a water bottle refilling station. I love cruising but I could not do it if I were a germaphobe.
Plastic recycling is a myth, sadly.

 

[ruadisneyfan2]

Im surprised you can cruise at all then because there are so so many things touched way more than a water bottle refilling station. I love cruising but I could not do it if I were a germaphobe.
Plastic recycling is a myth, sadly.

Maybe germaphobe is a strong word.
I work in a hospital where infection control is drilled into us since way before the pandemic. Also sooo many things we use are single use items, even very complex, electric, vacuum-assisted biopsy needles.
We create a lot of trash and sorry but it is what it is and I’m used to it. If we accidentally bump a sterile item into something non sterile, we have to throw it away rather than risk giving a patient an infection. Environmentalists would have a difficult time here. Our motto is “when in doubt, throw it out.”

I’ve never been a fan of carrying around refillable mugs in the parks or on the ships. I do at home and in my car because thousands of people are not touching our things at home.

 

[Flossbolna]

Sorry, but how is water in an aluminum can/bottle better for the environment, especially if it’s being shipped to America from France (Evian) or Italy (the other brand mentioned)? Plastic is bad, yes, but aluminum needs huge amounts of energy to be produced and has some very nasty byproducts (red mud) that can cause huge environmental damage. Shipping water from one continent to another uses up stupid amounts of energy as well. Especially if the water is in a heavy glass bottle. I am not a plastic lover at all, but I hate this “no plastic because of the environment” nonsense if there isn’t a viable replacement offered.

 

[ruadisneyfan2]

Sorry, but how is water in an aluminum can/bottle better for the environment, especially if it’s being shipped to America from France (Evian) or Italy (the other brand mentioned)? Plastic is bad, yes, but aluminum needs huge amounts of energy to be produced and has some very nasty byproducts (red mud) that can cause huge environmental damage. Shipping water from one continent to another uses up stupid amounts of energy as well. Especially if the water is in a heavy glass bottle. I am not a plastic lover at all, but I hate this “no plastic because of the environment” nonsense if there isn’t a viable replacement offered.

I didn’t realize the canned water came from Europe. No wonder it’s $65/case.

 

[cwis]

Not a germaphobe per se, but someone wanting to take care, especially on cruise ships. I use a napkin when I touch the beverage station.

This is probably not “hospital-grade” but at least it helps me with my concerns.

And I must confess I am a little worried with all people using refillable mugs on ships, especially those they carry from home… I do hope they clean it thoroughly… not sure I am willing to share those germs.

 

[Kwami]

Sorry, but how is water in an aluminum can/bottle better for the environment, especially if it’s being shipped to America from France (Evian) or Italy (the other brand mentioned)? Plastic is bad, yes, but aluminum needs huge amounts of energy to be produced and has some very nasty byproducts (red mud) that can cause huge environmental damage. Shipping water from one continent to another uses up stupid amounts of energy as well. Especially if the water is in a heavy glass bottle. I am not a plastic lover at all, but I hate this “no plastic because of the environment” nonsense if there isn’t a viable replacement offered.

Dasani isn't shipped from France or Italy. It's made in the US. And the aluminum cans can be recycled, while most plastics can't be. And of course, making plastic isn't a clean process, either, since it involves oil and lots of chemicals.

All of that said, PET is probably the easiest plastic to recycle. We could probably do OK with PET bottles.

 

[mullysisters]

Here’s a short article that may answer this difficult question- I cant link to it but perhaps Google the title, it is from The Conversation webpage.

Ranked: the environmental impact of five different soft drink containers​

Published: November 17, 2020 8.24am EST​

Worst to best
5 - glass
4 - recycled glass
3 - plastic
2 - aluminum
Best choice according to the website - recycled aluminum.
Based on production causing environmental harm and recycling ability.
Cruising becoming greener is a good thing I think.

 

[ruadisneyfan2]

Hmm. I read somewhere recently that glass is infinitely recyclable.

 

[cwis]

As this thread somehow derailed into a “is DCL eco-friendly” theme, let me rant about the 4 pieces of 20g (0.7 ounces) of packaged butter DW received every night in this cruise. (It appears in the US butter is “scooped” but no longer once in Europe.)
Do you know people that eat more than 20g of butter in addition to their meal? That's 136kg (300lbs) wasted every week at around half capacity if the average table is a party of 4.

Just my two cents to say that IF and WHEN Disney wants to come eco-friendly they probably have more clever things to do than fighting over paper navigators or plastic bottles.

 

[hrhdhd]

Hmm. I read somewhere recently that glass is infinitely recyclable.

The deal with glass is that it's heavy and costs more (fuel) to ship.

 

[cwis]

The deal with glass is that it's heavy and costs more (fuel) to ship.

Interesting. Though I might take the studies with a grain of salt, as I am totally uneducated regarding this topic, and believe it would be easy for someone with an interest in it to somehow manipulate the data.