Water On The Go
We know that water is good for us, but many of us still don't drink enough of the wet stuff.
When we are out'n'about in our vehicles water is a great option for a bit of thirst quenching. Water isn't going to explode all over you when it's been jiggled about on a green laning trip, like fizzy pop will. Water is caffeine-free, so it's not going to keep you up all night if you have a late night swig or two, and your bank balance will be healthier, as you won't have to shell out 'loadsamoney' to your dentist for those sugar-induced cavities.
So water is good for you, but all water is not created equal, especially on an enviromental front, so here's a few Earth friendly water options for you to try...
Refill
The Refill campaign started life in the UK, and there are now more than 400 local schemes all across the UK, and over 274,000 water refill stations globally.
If you haven't heard of Refill before, basically it is mainly an ‘on-the-go’ app to help you find places to access free drinking water, zero-waste shopping options and hot drinks without the pointless packaging.
There are lots of places where you can rock up and refill your bottle with fresh water for free, which in turn means a great way to help the pollution problem by using the same bottle multiple times rather than using it once and then throwing it away.
Once you've downloaded the free Refill app you have access to places that refill not just water, but other locations where you can get coffee and takeaway food without using pointless plastic packaging.
It may seem like a drop in the ocean (pun intended), but choosing to reuse bottles, over buying single use, means no plastic is discarded, and in turn new bottles do not have to be manufactured, shipped, discarded, sorted and incinerated or recycled, just for you to have a convenient drink.
There are big chains involved in the scheme like Costa Coffee, Starbucks, Pret and Morrisons, and lots of local businesses and day out destinations like National Trust properties are participating too.
If you travel out and about this app is an absolute must, download it today!
more at » www.refill.org.uk
One
If you get caught without a reusable bottle, but you still want a better option than the standard bottle you could buy yourself a water in a lightweight refillable aluminium bottle, then you have the option to keep it and refill or know that aluminium is easily recyclable without many of the problems that come with plastics.
There are a couple of companies that are now starting to package in these aluminium bottles; we like this 'one' that gives you 500ml of lovely Herefordshire spring water in a bottle that looks stylish.
One also do a sparkling version that comes in an aluminium can
more at » onewater.org.uk
NOBL
NOBL has a grand mission - they want to build the UK's lowest carbon footprint drinks brand.
They provide Somerset spring water in 100% recyclable packaging which is made from over 94% plant based materials (including the lid), and they plant a tree for every 12 drinks sold.
For drivers the great thing about the NOBL cartons is that unlike bottles they won't roll around the car, so no trying to find them under the seat after a particularly bouncy trip.
more at » noblthirst.com
Eco For Life
Although it looks and feels like plastic, Eco For Life bottles are made from plants.Yes that’s right, plants, a completely sustainable resource.
Made from PLA (Polylactic acid) a substance derived from certified GM free corn sugar starch, these bottles can be composted into a product that can be used as a valuable soil supplement, using a two-step degradation process.
They can also be sent to Waste for Energy sites where they produce a high temperature and burn without releasing pollutant, or can be returned back to a polymer.
more at » ecoforlife.co.uk
Evian
This year Evian started selling their famous sparkling water in a 330ml can, so if you like your water with a fizz, but in a plastic-free container, this could be the one for you.
more at » www.evian.com