National Parks Can Choose Whether To Ban Bottled Water

National Park Service Director Jon Jarvis well-versed regional directors Dec. 13 of steps they can take to ban plastic water bottles at their parks in spite of the condemnation of Coca-Cola Co., a major donor.

A argument exploded last month when news broke that Jarvis had halted plans to ban bottled water bottles at Grand Canyon National Park last year after discussions with Coke. The plan was just two weeks away from execution before being scrapped. In the memo, Jarvis said park overseers can stop the sale of the bottles “if they complete an impact study that comprises an assessment of the effects on visitor health as well as safety; submit a request in writing to their regional director and receive the endorsement of their regional director.”

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Plastic World News Desk - India
Plastic World News Desk - India
Plastic World News Desk - India
Plastic World News Desk - India
Plastic World News Desk - India