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(Bottled) Water, Water Everywhere


22 mins listen November 10, 2023



We’re thirsty, y’all! In a year, we drink 350 billion liters of bottled water, most of it from plastic. But it’s a product with a hefty environmental footprint, and big climate risks.  We take a look at what might lie ahead for companies and investors.

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Cole Martin

Senior Associate, MSCI Research

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