I've just been analysing a few consumer items for a 'Green Day' I'm hosting at work. I've come to the conclusion that a can of Diet Coke from a vending machine is probably the worst thing you could buy (other than a uranium mine, perhaps).
Firstly, there are more environmentally-friendly beverage alternatives, so there isn't a true need to buy it.
Secondly, most of a can of Coke is actually marketing and packaging and energy consumed to get it to you.
- Aluminium for the can in particular has a high energy consumption.
- A vending machine uses a lot of energy to keep the product cool and the machine lit for marketing purposes.
- Fake sugar means you're keeping some chemical lab operating somewhere.
- It takes about three litres of water to make a litre of Coke.
Thirdly, the can, although recyclable, is not likely to be recycled if purchased at a vending machine due to the lack of recycling facilities in those types of locations (train stations etc).
And all you get is brown fizzy water that tastes gross.
Why do people drink that stuff?
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