Bottled water

Bottled water
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If you haven’t already, it’s time to stop paying for bottled water when you can get it at home for virtually nothing. If you’re concerned about taste or quality, invest in a water filter. Sparkling water isn’t exactly cheap, either. If you’ve developed a fizzy-water habit, consider a Soda Stream and make your own. You’ll also be cutting down on piles of plastic. And you won’t have to lug home heavy shopping bags full of something you can get out of your tap or water filter. Also, invest in a reusable water bottle so you can take water with you while out and about, and refill at water stations.

Not convinced? Check out these arguments for and against drinking bottled water.

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Name-brand items

Name-brand items
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While it’s true that some generic items don’t compare quality-wise to their higher-priced brand-named counterparts, it’s also true that some generic products are literally identical. This is true of hundreds of items, including patent medicines, food and household items.

And there is a whole lot more we’re not told about the food we purchase, but here food manufacturers spill the beans.

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Source: RD.com

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