Bottled water has one of the lightest environmental footprint of any packaged beverage option. The industry is also taking a lead to improve its environmental performance further through various initiatives across carbon reduction, lightweighting, water management, recycling and use of recycled plastic, catchment area protection, environmental reporting and management systems. Here, the NHC provides a detailed look at bottled water and its environmental credentials.
High standards in environmental stewardship
The natural bottled water industry is committed to improving its environmental performance through national, industry-wide and bespoke corporate initiatives.
Environmental savings through lightweighting and use of recycled PET
Bottled water companies have made considerable progress in reducing the amount of plastic used in their bottles and increasing the amount of recycled PET
Global warming is a serious threat to life on Earth. The science is no longer disputed. The bottled water industry recognises its contribution, and has taken many actions to reduce its impact even further.
Plastic bottles: a recycling success story
Plastic recycling reduces both waste and energy consumption. In 2007, 35% of plastic bottles were recycled - a 68% increase on the previous year - and this rate is predicted to increase to 50% in 2008.
Water efficient in a water scarce world
Natural bottled water is the most efficient packaged beverage when it comes to water efficiency, as so little water is used in its production.
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