In the last year, 38 million plastic water bottles were thrown away. Plastic water bottles, once considered a healthy option, are now considered an environmental problem. Mothers across the country are starting to notice. It can be difficult to change your habits. It can be hard to know where to begin, especially when you want to create a healthier environment in your home and for your family.

Cindy Crawford, a supermodel mom, has made a commitment to reduce her consumption of bottled water and to team up with PUR Water Filtration in order to create a limited-edition, recyclable bottle. The new “Thirsty for Change”Crawford created the refillable bottles as part of his efforts to encourage families not to drink bottled water.

“As a mom, I’m looking for simple steps I can take to create a healthier environment for my children. Cutting back on my bottled water purchases seemed like an easy place to start. My hope is to encourage people to start using a water filtration system, like PUR, to reduce their plastic bottle consumption. That way, you can continue to drink clean, great-tasting water.”

Mothers can make their home and children healthier by making simple changes. Cindy offers some simple tips for moms to follow:

Drink filtered water. Each person can save up to 3200 plastic water bottles each year by switching to filtered tap water and using a reusable water bottle. Mothers can save as much as $600 annually on bottled drinking water. This is a significant savings.

Organize an eco chic party. Invite your friends to a party at the start of each season. They will exchange old clothes and share their stories. It’s a fun and easy way to be eco-chic.

– Use an online phone directory. Ask your local phone company to remove you from their delivery route. Phone books account for almost 10% of the waste that is dumped at dump sites.

Buy local. To reduce the amount of gas emissions caused by transporting goods out of your area to your local grocery shop, purchase fruits and vegetables from local farmers or markets. You will enjoy fresher, better-tasting food and cleaner air.

Cindy’s Website has more information “Thirsty for Change”Learn more about bottle and how to buy it. www.thirstyforchange.com. The Children’s Safe Drinking Water Program will receive all proceeds from the sale.www.csdw.orgThe ) has, to date, provided over 900 million liters clean water to children in need around the world.