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I like this. The bottle is really stylish, and I think it would look great on the table. Great cause. Thanks for sharing!
jana
on Mar 26, 2009
I just watched a documentary about global water supply issues - shocking to think that what we take for granted (safe, clean water supply) is such a rarity. I like how this bottle serves as a reminder and conversation starter, whether we've got guests over, or just with my kids at the dinner table.
Jeff W.
on Mar 26, 2009
I hope this helps UNICEF make a real difference. We are so lucky here in the U.S.
Wynne
on Mar 26, 2009
I'll send $2 to UNICEF directly and skip the the considerable carbon footprint of shipping me a glass bottle with the unnecessary and silly label. Are you people just putting me on?
Patrick Ferraro
on Mar 26, 2009
@Patrick, thanks for adding to the conversation. If there are others who would like to support the Tap Project directly, you can link directly to their site here: Tap Project. Thanks for considering supporting this effort.
Barbara
on Mar 26, 2009
@Patrick I applaud your making a direct contribution to UNICEF. Remember this Tap Project (and the bottle) originated with restaurants….and replacing their disposable mineral water bottles has a considerable positive environmental impact. Because of the UNICEF beneficiary it is “worth it” to highlight the cause with a special bottle and label. To create awareness and participation.
Extending that awareness to home tap water consumption is simply a natural progression. Could you inspire the same conversation with your guests, or children, with a plain old water pitcher that you already own? Of course. But the likelihood of the UNICEF initiative being highlighted is much lower in that scenario. The bottle label itself inspires the conversation, and constant reminder of the project. Having a persistent reminder, as opposed to a one-time private donation, is a big thing for a young non-profit project.
At the end of the day, if all we do is let people know about the Tap Project, Daily Grommet has been a positive force. Knowing you are going to contribute to UNICEF is one important step towards that goal. Thanks so much for your thoughts and actions.
Jules
on Mar 26, 2009
I had no idea it was World Water Week, so I checked it out. There is a video on YouTube with Jennifer Connelly walking to Central Park to get dirty water for her family as many African mothers have to do every day. Imagine if we all had to do that. I am glad to be more aware of this problem and the Tap Project.
Sara
on Mar 26, 2009
As you reveal each new Grommet it reveals a lot about you, Daily Grommet! I'm so impressed with your careful choice of products and projects to lend your voice to. I do often think about the blessing of clean water that we have and cannot imagine living without it. This sounds like a great project to support.
Katherine
on Mar 26, 2009
What a cool thing - I love this glass! Our Family has shut off our house water and are going a Week Without Water for World Water Week and waterislife.com. We shut off our house water on Sunday, March 22 in honor of World Water Day. Visit our adventures and check out our media coverage during the week on our blog - www.waterislife.com - you may even LOL!
Kristine Bender
on Mar 26, 2009
Thanks, Daily Grommet for helping to raise awareness about the tremendous need for clean water. As a doctor who has been involved in working to improve the health of children in Central America, I have seen first-hand that unsanitary water supplies cause significant health problems throughout the developing world.
Claudia
on Mar 26, 2009
@Kristine Thanks for letting us know about your family's commitment to World Water Week. I am so impressed with your actions. Your children will never forget what you taught them.
Jules
on Mar 26, 2009
would really like to purchase a few bottles, but "but it" link on your website doesn't work, WHAT'S UP????
Terry
on Jul 09, 2009
@Terry and Sarah, unfortunately The Tap Water Bottle is no longer available for sale, but we encourage you to learn more about this worthy UNICEF project by clicking the learn more button. We apologize that we were a bit behind the eight ball updating this feature.
Barbara
on Jul 10, 2009
HI everyone - Just got a great update and thank you note from UNICEF we wanted to share with you ...
Thanks to the generous volunteer support, corporate donations, and the support of the tens of thousands of diners who donated $1 for the tap water they usually enjoy for free, the 2009 Tap Project raised $819,223 for UNICEF's Water and Sanitation programs!
The funds will be designated towards the construction of boreholes, wells, water systems and sanitation facilities as well as provide emergency water and sanitation supplies to those who have been displaced from their homes in the Central African Republic, Haiti, Sudan and Togo. In addition, the Tap Project recorded more than 1.5 billion media impressions and $1.75 million in donated volunteer time!
We couldn't have done it without you! Once again, thank you for your hard work and dedication in making the 2009 Tap Project a great success.
Unicef USA
Thanks to the generous volunteer support, corporate donations, and the support of the tens of thousands of diners who donated $1 for the tap water they usually enjoy for free, the 2009 Tap Project raised $819,223 for UNICEF's Water and Sanitation programs!
The funds will be designated towards the construction of boreholes, wells, water systems and sanitation facilities as well as provide emergency water and sanitation supplies to those who have been displaced from their homes in the Central African Republic, Haiti, Sudan and Togo. In addition, the Tap Project recorded more than 1.5 billion media impressions and $1.75 million in donated volunteer time!
We couldn't have done it without you! Once again, thank you for your hard work and dedication in making the 2009 Tap Project a great success.
Unicef USA
Jeanne
on Aug 07, 2009
We received this information from Unicef about this year's tap water project.
2010 UNICEF Tap Project campaign
With 2010 now upon us, the UNICEF Tap Project is about to heat up. The new and improved tapproject.org is now live! Please visit the Volunteer Center at tapproject.org/volunteer to register today!
The two primary ways to volunteer are:
1) Recruit and support restaurants
2) Host a UNICEF Tap Project event
When you register as a 2010 UNICEF Tap Project Volunteer, you can choose which volunteer activity you would like to engage in—restaurant recruitment/support, event hosting or both.
2010 UNICEF Tap Project campaign
With 2010 now upon us, the UNICEF Tap Project is about to heat up. The new and improved tapproject.org is now live! Please visit the Volunteer Center at tapproject.org/volunteer to register today!
The two primary ways to volunteer are:
1) Recruit and support restaurants
2) Host a UNICEF Tap Project event
When you register as a 2010 UNICEF Tap Project Volunteer, you can choose which volunteer activity you would like to engage in—restaurant recruitment/support, event hosting or both.
Katherine - Daily Grommet Team
on Jan 10, 2010
What the F#*K? The United Nations was selling bottles for water and made a lot of money and now they stopped? Or did they make any money?
But were Americans becoming more internationally aware and compassionate?
WTF? If the program works.. what happened? Why not make your own glass and donate the funds? Did these sell out? What happened? We, the community might be able to create something that would sell and provide "value" for those in need.
Kind of a Quirky meets Kiva.
Better World?
on Jul 23, 2010
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During World Water Week, March 22-28, 2009, the Tap Project will be raising vital funds and awareness for UNICEF’s water and sanitation programs. Just $1 provides a child with clean drinking water for 40 days! Nearly 900 million people worldwide lack access to safe drinking water, with waterborne disease being the second highest cause of childhood death in the world – killing 4,200 children every day.
We believe that no child should ever die from a preventable cause. UNICEF has saved more children's lives than any other humanitarian organization and is committed to doing whatever it takes to achieve the goal of reaching zero preventable deaths. Please help UNICEF put an end to the preventable deaths of children due to a lack of clean water.