Comments on: Sunny Delight Reaches Zero Waste Goal, But Is Still Bad for You

By: PaTrond

PaTrond — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 17:06:43 +0000

In Scandinavia (Norway, Sweden and Denmark) we have something called “pant”. It means and is a deposit you get back when you deliver back. 0.5L and 0.33L bottles are USD ~15 Cent, 1.5L are USD ~45 Cent.Plastic- and glass bottles are washed, aluminium boxes are melted and remade.

It works perfectly, but some people just throw the bottles away when empty.

By: cloneboy

cloneboy — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:01:30 +0000

To reiterate what’s been said before: It’s not Sunny D’s fault kids are getting fat from their drinks.

It is, however, rather dishonest that their ads seem to portray it as a healthy alternative to sodas and other sugary drinks.

What’s wrong with them making their goal to reduce waste as an act of self-interest? Making people and companies aware that being health and eco-conscioius is in their best interest is a better strategy than trying to convince them that they should shoulder some kind of burden for “the greater good.”

By: hador_nyc

hador_nyc — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 17:20:42 +0000

sugary drinks are not a problem. People who drink too many of them are. Self-control should not be given to the Government, whatever country you live in, and more importantly, your government is not responsible for your actions. If you are over weight, eat less, and exercise more. This is not rocket science. Treat sugary drinks for what they are, treats. If you are not active enough to burn those calories, stop eating them.

By: bday988

bday988 — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 17:16:44 +0000

Sugary drinks like SunnyD are not the sole cause of obesity. In fact, the risk they pose pales in comparison to the danger presented by the sedentary lifestyle that many Americans practice, young and old. The fact that exercise is seen as a nuisance rather than a necessity is a fundamental problem that needs to be addressed rather than blaming it on food and drink companies. The calories and sugars present in SunnyD make it the perfect drink for fueling the body before, during, and after physical activity. Only when consumption is followed by sitting on ones backside and watching TV does it become a problem.