[Greens-Media] Greens support VCA bottled water ban

[Elizabeth.Ingham at parliament.vic.gov.au]

Greens MLC Colleen Hartland has defended the Victorian College of the Arts 
against attacks from multinational drink companies, after it installed 
water fountains and banned bottled water.

"What a typically arrogant reaction from the big drinks companies. They 
think they have a special entitlement to sell their overpriced, polluting 
products wherever they want," said Colleen Hartland

"They can call themselves the Australasian Bottled Water Institute all 
they like, but we know an industry front-group when we see one."

"The Victorian College of the Arts is showing the way by providing fresh, 
clean water fountains to their students.  If they can do it, other places 
can as well," said Ms Hartland

A Parliament Inquiry into Ms Hartland's Bill for a10c refundable deposit 
on bottles, cans and cartons will commence on Wednesday.

For comment: Colleen Hartland - 0417 445 845

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Liz Ingham
Office of Colleen Hartland MLC
Western Metropolitan Region

A: 75 Victoria Street, Seddon 3011
P: 9689 6373
M: 0409 333 595
F: 9689 6227
E: elizabeth.ingham at parliament.vic.gov.au
W: http://mps.vic.greens.org.au

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