In 2008 the Sustainable Nantucket Youth Council began a “Top Up from the Tap!” Campaign — raising awareness and educating our community about the island’s superb water quality; and performing advocacy aimed at providing alternatives to plastic water bottle consumption on-island.
In 2010, as part of Top Up from the Tap! the SNYC will be:
- Working with the NNS Science dept to test and collect data on the most popular water bottle brands to determine water quality and show comparison of bottled water vs. island Town water. Outcomes to be publicized as part of the education and outreach effort.
- Improving public access… the SNYC will follow up with Stop N Shop and Grand Union representatives regarding their proposal to install water vending machines at the two supermarkets on island. They will follow up with Wannacomet regarding their request to winterize the public fountain on Milestone Road.
- Selling (at a discounted rate) Klean Kanteens (stainless steel, reusable, and recycled containers) as an alternative to using and purchasing plastic bottles.
- Distributing an information packet of facts and statistics pertaining to Nantucket’s water supply and bottled water quality.
Tags: Aquaculture, Education, SN Youth Council, Sustainability, Water Quality, Youth
