How To Reduce The Use Of Single-Use Plastic Water Bottles

With the dramatic increase in single-use water bottles over the last decade, bottled water’s environmental impact is putting a strain on the environment. In Australia alone, 600 million litres of bottled water are purchased every year, generating 60,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions. Reducing the use of single-use plastic water bottles can make a significant difference to the future of our planet. Below are three ways how to reduce plastic bottles so you can do your bit to minimise your bottled water environmental impact.

Billi has been at the forefront of the instant filtered boiling and chilled water systems industry for over 30 years. All our water filtration systems come with an assurance of quality, innovation & sustainability and are proudly Australian-designed & made to strict quality standards in our state-of-the-art facilities in Melbourne. If you want to minimise your bottled water environmental impact, here is how to reduce plastic bottles in your home.

Impact Of Bottled Water On The Environment

Here is the bottled water’s environmental impact on Australia and the world, highlighting why we need to reduce plastic bottle use:

• The greenhouse gas emissions from bottled water use in Australia are the equivalent of 13,000 cars
• It can take up to 3L of water and 250ml of oil to produce 1L of bottled water
• Plastic water bottles can take up to 450 years to decompose
• Around 7 billion tonnes of plastic enter the ocean every year and 90% of marine litter found on Sydney beaches was plastic (mainly bottles, caps and straws)
• To drink the recommended daily water intake from bottled water costs approximately $3650 a year

Three Ideas On How To Reduce Plastic Bottles

Want to do your bit to reduce the use of single-use plastic water bottles? Here are 3 tips on how to reduce plastic bottles:

1. Buy a reusable, eco-friendly water bottle
2. Ensure you recycle any plastic bottles you do use or if you find plastic bottles that have been left, pick them up and recycle those too
3. Install a tap filter so you can enjoy filtered water that tastes great. Our water filtration systems not only utilise innovative technology that makes them more environmentally friendly but you also have the option of instant boiling, still, chilled or sparkling water on tap in your home or workplace.

Reduce Plastic Water Bottle Waste With A Billi Home System

See what a Billi water filtration system would look like in your kitchen by using the 3D-Build. Choose a water combination, dispenser, finish colour and accessories, and then shop for your selection online!

We also have Billi stockists located throughout Australia. Use our Store Finder to find your nearest stockist, so you can start enjoying the benefits of infused water.