Giant Eagle- Eco-Light Bottle

Have you been to Giant Eagle recently to go grocery shopping?  Did you happen to walk down the beverage aisle or maybe buy a pack of Giant Eagle water?  Notice anything different? 

This happen to me last night at Giant Eagle when I went to buy a pack of water.  I always buy Giant Eagle water because it is cheaper than the rest of the brands.  I know I could swipe water in the vending machines on campus, but why pay $1.40 for one bottle of water when I can buy a whole case for $3.99 or $4.99. 

Well anyways, back to my story.  I picked up a case of Giant Eagle water and noticed that the bottles have changed.  They are now eco-light bottles with 50% less plastic.  I know that everyone is trying to be more environmentally friendly, but I was surprised to see that the cheap Giant Eagle brand has even changed its ways.  Even though I already support the Giant Eagle brand water, this new eco-friendly change will remind me to support them even more.  Below is a description of the new bottle and changes made from the Giant Eagle website.

One of the most environmentally friendly bottles ever!*

Choose a high quality water bottle with approximately 50% less plastic*! Our Eco-Light Bottle^TM is easy to handle — and its contoured shape offers a perfect combination of function, design and environmental consideration.
Since the bottle is lighter, it also requires less energy to produce, so the end result is a reduced carbon footprint. Enjoy the crisp refreshing taste of Giant Eagle^® Purified Water — and feel good knowing the product you are purchasing is 100% recyclable and one of the most environmentally friendly plastic ½ liter bottles ever produced!*
Please join us in our efforts…always recycle.