Article: Springing up in Whitehall, the bottled water revolt.

Byline: SEAN POULTER

BOTTLED water is being boycotted by the Government's food and drink watchdog in what green campaigners hope will inspire a consumer backlash.

The Food Standards Agency has decided to offer only filtered tap water in its offices because it is seen as a greener option.

The watchdog believes the bottling and transport of water is a huge waste of energy, money and resources.

It is supported by the food and farming department, DEFRA, and the Department of Transport, which have also switched to tap water.

The FSA's director of corporate resources, Pat Stewart, said: 'We are using tap water filtered on the premises and provided in re-useable ...

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