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This episode of H2O In The Know features independent scientist, fellow, consultant, keynote speaker, and author, Chris DeArmitt, PhD, FRSC, FIMMM, who has embarked on a mission to debunk current myths and misunderstandings about the impact that plastic and microplastics have on the environment and your health. In this episode, we touch on the image of plastics in society, microplastics and human health, and plastic recycling and pollution.

Chris DeArmitt, PhD, FRSC, FIMMM is a fellow and charter chemist of the Royal Society of Chemistry, as well as a fellow of the Institute of Materials, Minerals, and Mining. He's also the author of a book called The Plastics Paradox. You can find his book for free here: plasticsparadox.com.

In this episode of H2O In The Know, we discuss the role water and healthy hydration has in relation to healthy aging. Evan Johnson, PhD, an associate professor in the Division of Kinesiology and Health at the University of Wyoming, joins the podcast to shed light on this topic and discuss his research.

This episode of H2O In the Know features a reading of an article from the March/April 2021 issue of IBWA's Bottled Water Reporter magazine about plastic waste management. The article focuses on the need to improve recycling infrastructure in the United States and abroad, why the U.S. isn't the main contributor to ocean plastics, why more must be done to help bottlers with recycled content mandates, and much more.

We discuss bottled water messaging in today's market with Marketing Consultant Jim Karrh, Ph.D. The bottled water industry is as competitive as it's ever been, due to its popularity being higher than ever. How can brands make themselves stand out?

In this episode we discuss littering, recycling, and beautification with Helen Lowman, president of the nonprofit Keep America Beautiful. The International Bottled Water Association is a proud partner of Keep America Beautiful, and we also discuss projects both organizations are working on to help consumers learn the value of recycling and beautifying their communities.

It's widely known that water is good for the body and is something we need to consume daily, but why? What are all of the effects that water and healthy hydration have on the body? Find out in this episode as we talk to Larry Armstrong, Ph.D, professor emeritus of the University of Connecticut.

In this final episode from the 2018 Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting, we discuss the bottled water industry's rise in recent decades with Jane Lazgin, former communications director for Nestle Waters North America. Jane also received the event's Lifetime Achievement Award, and she discusses her successful career which spanned 40 years in the bottled water industry.

Think all water tastes the same? Hear from Mark Kraham, a tasting judge at the Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting, explain what it's like tasting dozens and dozens of waters during the weekend celebration in West Virginia. Mark is the news director for WDVM-TV in Hagerstown, MD, and has been a participant in the event for years.

Wonder what it takes to build and maintain a bottled water plant? Bob Hidell, founder and managing director of Hidell International, has decades of experience in this area, and he joined the podcast to talk about resource management for bottled water plants. This is the second in a four-episode series from the 2018 Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting, which took place in Berkeley Springs, WV.

Every year in the town of Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, dozens and dozens of waters from around the world are brought in for the Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting. Find out why no one ever leaves thirsty from this fun and unique celebration, as we sit down with the host and watermaster of the event, Arthur von Wiesenberger.