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We give 100% of the money raised to direct project costs, funding sustainable clean water solutions in areas of greatest need.

Just $20 can give one person in a developing nation clean water for 20 years.

• Carry a refillable water container (we like Klean Kanteens) rather than buying bottled water. Production, transportation, and disposal of bottled water consume large quantities of water (and energy). You can actually conserve water by switching from the bottle to the tap. You can find out how the water quality in your area is here: EPA.gov »
• Reduce your bottled water use! Take the pledge to only use bottled water when absolutely necessary. Take the pledge »
• Or, become a fan of Get Off the Bottle on Facebook: Become a Fan »

As someone who has grown up living in Southern California, I know all too well about the costs and scarcities of water. As we continue to combine the effects of global climate change with an ever increasing and developing population, the supply and delivery of clean water will continue to be one of the most serious issues of our time. In Southern California, not only do we ‘borrow’ the majority of our water from other places like Northern California, the Owens Valley and the Colorado River, but we use huge amounts of energy to deliver it.
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