Even if you’ve not been paying attention to the news recently, you’re likely to still be aware of the single use bag ban that has been implemented throughout Australia. To date, it is only in New South Wales that you can still get a free single use plastic bag. New restrictions have recently come into place, with retail chains such as Coles removing single use plastic bags from stores nationwide. This ban has highlighted the plastic pollution issue, but you can take it further and make your home greener with 15 litre water bottles.
What’s the Plastic Problem?
While it has revolutionised modern life, plastic has also become the most serious pollution issue of our time. You may have seen pictures of animals in remote areas playing with plastics or seen harrowing images of birds or sea creatures hampered by plastic tags or bags. The level of plastic pollution has prompted the single use bag ban here and other similar regulations in other countries around the world, particularly in Europe. According to U.N data, as many as 5 trillion single use bags are used every year globally with the levels of plastic waste produced each year being almost equivalent to the weight of the global human population. So, while cutting down on plastic bags is a great start, there is much more to do, and you can go greener by making some simple changes in your house, like switching to 15 litre water bottles.
Why Are 15 Litre Water Bottles Greener?
While there are smaller plastic bottles, such as the 350 ml Aussie Natural bottle, that are 100% recyclable, 15 litre water bottles can allow you to be even greener. 15 litre bottles are made to be truly recycled. The bottle will be delivered to your home filled with delicious Aussie Natural spring water, and when you need a refill, the bottle will be taken away as a new one is delivered. The used bottle is taken back to Aussie Natural state of the art production facility to be cleaned and reused. This almost eliminates all waste, as there is no need for the plastic to be melted and reformed, it is simply sanitised and then refilled.
While you may think how can a 15 litre bottle help you when you are out of the house, it can be used to refill a reusable water bottle to take on the go. There are a number of reusable water bottles on the market, such as Camelbak bottles that are free of harmful chemicals and can keep your spring water on hand when you need it. All you need to do is refill your bottle before you leave the house and you won’t need to worry about trying to find a recycle bin to get rid of your empty plastics.
If you would like to learn more about the benefit of 15 litre water bottles, you should speak to us. We specialise in water coolers for office and home use and would be delighted to supply you with our delicious spring water. You’ll also find the Aussie Natural team ready to answer any queries you may have.
