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[–] Lemonparty@lemm.ee 89 points 2 years ago (5 children)

Because the average person is stupid and will pay $4 for fucking water because it looks like an energy drink.

[–] Daxtron2@startrek.website 47 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Or because it's the only water available at most concerts.

[–] NoSpiritAnimal@lemmy.world 26 points 2 years ago (4 children)

I just want portable water not in a plastic container. Also they're like a buck fifty.

[–] ikidd@lemmy.world 27 points 2 years ago (3 children)

All aluminum cans have a plastic epoxy liner.

So enjoy.

[–] NoSpiritAnimal@lemmy.world 18 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Yes and it's still infinitely recyclable, unlike plastic bottles. 70% of all aluminum ever produced is still in circulation thanks to how efficient aluminum recycling is, including epoxy lined cans.

So I will enjoy.

[–] voracitude@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

Does the liner contribute to microplastics in whatever is contained? Genuine question, that'd be a point against the epoxy liner. Of course any solution would have to include an effective replacement, so 🤷 Wax, maybe?

[–] ris@feddit.de 2 points 2 years ago

Yes, its also releasing BPA.

[–] lemann@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)
[–] pmmeyourtits@ani.social 3 points 2 years ago

Don't worry it's still recyclable

[–] bill_buttlicker@lemmy.world 17 points 2 years ago

Reusable water bottle?

[–] lordgoose@lemmy.dbzer0.com 7 points 2 years ago

Yeah, I got mine for 98 cents a can. Highest price I've seen is like two bucks.

[–] johannesvanderwhales@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I got news for you about modern cans if you're trying to avoid plastic. They're lined with, you guessed it, plastic.

[–] Duamerthrax@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

How much plastic? Not nearly the same amount and the bulk of the packaging is recyclable.

[–] johannesvanderwhales@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Not sure if the concern was based on recyclability or consumption of microplastics. If the concern is about waste, then they should be using a reusable container instead.

[–] rab@lemmy.ca 14 points 2 years ago (3 children)

Liquid death is legit the best carbonated water though, the texture is more like beer rather than pop

[–] yoz@aussie.zone 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)
[–] DragonTypeWyvern@literature.cafe 5 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Bro's talking about "texture" for sparkling water, how dare you not take him seriously?

[–] rab@lemmy.ca 2 points 2 years ago

Lol fuck off have you tried it? If you did a blind taste test of carbonated waters you would easily be able to tell what I mean

[–] yoz@aussie.zone 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

🤣🤣🤣 There's a reason Facebook apple liquid death are billion dollar companies and the reason are guys like him who love the texture of carbonated water 🤣🤣🤣

[–] NoSpiritAnimal@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

It must be exhausting to be so much smarter than everyone else. It's certainly exhausting from the outside.

[–] yoz@aussie.zone -2 points 2 years ago
[–] Default_Defect@midwest.social 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)
[–] AlecSadler@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

People call me crazy, but I agree. It definitely has a cleaner taste and better overall mouth feel that most.

Closest I think that compares might be topo chico, but it seems to go flat faster.

[–] StereoTrespasser@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago (2 children)

It's tap water in a can. Everything else is made up in your mind.

[–] AlecSadler@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I meant the carbonated version. All plain carbonated waters on the market taste / feel different to me and LDs just seems to be a notch better.

Store brand ones taste metallic to me for some reason. Perrier bubbles are "tiny" feeling. Talking Rain is pretty good. Not a fan of La Croix.

[–] stringere@leminal.space 1 points 2 years ago

Give San Pellegrino a try. Little lime juice and salt for a salted lime soda or lime and mint for a virgin mojito.

[–] Weges@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago
[–] deanimate@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

It's embarrassing how stupid you have to be to pay this for some water. Sure if you're in a pinch and there's no other option. But regularly? Turnip brains

[–] yoz@aussie.zone 1 points 2 years ago

9-5 all the way