事实关于瓶装水

Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly state an investment rating for the bottled water industry or the specific company involved. Core Insights - The bottled water industry is driven by population growth, consumer spending patterns, lifestyle trends, and increasing health awareness. The international bottled water market is projected to grow from 242,407.70 million liters in 2012 to 311,618.10 million liters by 2017, representing a 78% increase [7][8]. - Bottled water is considered a sustainable option, using only 0.0009% of the world's freshwater resources. The company extracts water sustainably, using only 60% of its permitted extraction capacity in Ontario [6][13]. - The bottled water industry has a low environmental footprint, representing less than 1% of the overall consumer environmental impact. It is noted that bottled water production requires only 1.3 liters of water to produce 1 liter of bottled water, compared to other beverages that require significantly more [10][13]. Summary by Sections Bottled Water and Recycling - The company is committed to developing bottles made entirely from recycled materials or renewable resources by 2020. Approximately 97% of Canadians can participate in municipal recycling programs [3][5]. - The industry aims for a 70% recycling rate for beverage containers through public space recycling initiatives [9]. Market Dynamics - Bottled water does not compete with tap water; 91% of bottled water consumers also drink tap water at home. The quality standards for bottled water are as stringent as those for municipal water [5][15]. - The bottled water market is one of the oldest commercial forms, with a history in Canada spanning nearly 100 years [7]. Environmental Impact - Bottled water has a minimal environmental impact compared to other beverages, with a significant portion of plastic bottles being recycled into new products, thus saving energy [10][11]. - The industry emphasizes the importance of maintaining municipal water and wastewater infrastructure to ensure safe and reliable water access for all Canadians [5][14].