There are many reasons why consumers prefer single-use water bottles. Not only are they convenient, but they are also a safe and sanitary beverage option when in public or dining out. Water bottles are an essential emergency aid and a necessity for those without access to clean drinking water. Plus, water bottles allow individuals and families to drink pure spring water that is available and affordable.
Single-use water bottles have been under scrutiny for years. This is mainly because most single-use water bottles are not properly recycled, despite being entirely recyclable. Contrary to popular belief, the problem is not really single-use water bottles but poor waste management habits. If consumers want to be less wasteful, they need to examine what they’re bringing into their homes and how they’re getting rid of waste.
Change Your Recycling Habits
There are many ways in which Canadians can live more sustainably. One of the best ways is to prioritize the recycling of products and composting of food scraps. Many residences, workplaces, and community facilities still discard all types of waste as garbage, which congests landfills with the wrong materials that end up harming the environment because they weren’t recycled as intended.
Bear springs understand the importance of proper recycling. Our traditional and glass water bottles are reusable and recyclable. At the end of their life cycle, we ensure the proper waste management of these materials, so that we can help preserve our environment.
Choose Sustainable Packaging
It’s interesting that other types of single-use plastic don’t receive as much criticism as water bottles. Household cleaning supplies and personal hygiene items are often sold in plastic containers, stores stock their shelves with hundreds of plastic products, and many shoppers still use single-use plastic bags instead of paper or reusable bags. Consumers can shrink their environmental footprint, just by making small adjustments to their shopping practices.
Opt for glass containers where possible, use reusable bags during shopping trips, and purchase goods packaged in paper or cardboard. In addition to this, replacing single-use bottles with a water cooler can ensure that your household or workplace produces less plastic waste that is at risk of being incorrectly discarded.
Bear springs’ water dispensers promote sustainability. Our Inspiration coolers contain a stainless-steel reservoir and a patented No Leak EZ-Fill adapter to prevent water waste. Plus, with a water cooler in the home or office, residents and employees have access to fresh spring water all day, every day. This means better hydration and healthier living for all.
Find A Better Water Bottle Solution
A great way to cut down on waste is by replacing single-use water bottles with a reusable water bottle. By purchasing a long-lasting glass or stainless-steel water bottle, several plastic bottles can be replaced daily.
Consumers also have the advantage of switching 11L or 18L traditional or glass water bottles instead of buying single-use water bottles in bulk sizes. Each of these larger water bottles can prevent dozens of single-use water bottles from entering landfills. At bear springs, our water bottles have the added benefit of trusted durability, and they are filled with premium spring water from a natural Canadian spring.
Make A Real Difference in Your Community
We can all make a difference in our communities. This in turn, creates positive change across the globe. Advocating for better waste management policies at work and developing better recycling habits at home is something every Canadian should strive to do. Re-evaluating consumption practices is also very important.
Some key tricks to buying “greener” include shopping local and supporting businesses which contribute to environmental or humanitarian initiatives.
Bear Springs is a proud supporter of Bear With Us; a wildlife rescue organization that rehabilitates black bears. Proceeds from every bear springs order are donated to helping orphaned and injured black bears, creating secure black bear sanctuaries, and educating and informing Canadian youth about wildlife. Together with our customers, we are giving back to our planet which gives so much to us.
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