82-year-old Jean Hill is making a stink. People in her home town of Concord, Massachusetts know her for the excellent blueberry jam she makes, but she has also gotten attention for her campaign to ban local merchants from selling bottled water. For a while it seemed that the battle had been won and that Concord would become the first town in America to ban the bottle (see link posted in this bluegranola post). This could still happen, but there are some hurdles to clear before January 1st when the ban would take effect.

Despite overwhelming support from the public, Mrs. Hill’s initiative is being questioned by politicians who aren’t sure if the ban can be effectively enforced. Certain bottling corporations are also putting in their two cents, threatening to sue the city. I recommend reading this New York Times article to learn more about this David vs. Goliath-esque environmental battle. Click here to read the full story.

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