How to Make Your Hydration Routine More Sustainable
Staying hydrated is essential for overall health, but have you ever considered the environmental impact of your hydration habits? From single-use plastic bottles to energy-intensive beverage production, the way we consume water can have a significant footprint. Here’s how you can make your hydration routine more sustainable while still enjoying refreshing drinks like sparkling water.
1. Ditch Single-Use Plastic Bottles
Plastic waste is a major environmental issue, with billions of plastic bottles ending up in landfill and our oceans each year. Instead of buying bottled water, invest in a reusable water bottle made from stainless steel or glass. If you love sparkling water, opt for a home-carbonation system with a refillable CO2 cylinder rather than buying plastic or canned fizzy drinks.
2. Choose Refillable CO2 Cylinders for Sparkling Water
A key way to reduce waste while enjoying bubbly drinks is by using refillable CO2 cylinders. CO2 YOU’s Gas Refill Programme allows you to exchange empty cylinders for full ones, cutting down on single-use packaging and ensuring a closed-loop system that minimises waste.
3. Filter Your Tap Water
Many people buy bottled water because they don’t like the taste of tap water. Instead of relying on plastic bottles, use a water filter jug or install a tap filter to improve the quality and taste of your drinking water. This reduces plastic waste while ensuring you always have access to clean, great-tasting water.
4. Infuse Your Water with Natural Flavours
Flavoured bottled drinks often contain artificial sweeteners, preservatives, and unnecessary plastic packaging. Instead, infuse your water with natural ingredients like fresh fruit, herbs, or even cucumber slices for a refreshing taste without the environmental impact.
5. Support Sustainable Brands
When purchasing hydration products, choose brands that prioritise sustainability. Look for companies that use eco-friendly packaging, offer refillable or reusable options, and have ethical production practices. CO2 YOU, for example, focuses on sustainability by providing refillable CO2 cylinders for home-carbonation systems, helping reduce waste and carbon emissions.
6. Reduce Carbon Footprint by Cutting Out Transported Bottled Drinks
Bottled water and fizzy drinks require transportation, adding to their carbon footprint. By making your own sparkling water at home and using reusable bottles, you cut down on emissions linked to production and distribution.
7. Reuse and Recycle
If you do end up using bottled beverages, make sure to recycle them properly. Check your local recycling guidelines to ensure that plastics, glass, and cans are disposed of correctly. Better yet, aim to reduce your reliance on disposable drinks altogether.
Make Hydration a Sustainable Habit
Sustainable hydration doesn’t mean compromising on taste or convenience. By making small changes—like switching to a home-carbonation system, choosing reusable bottles, and infusing your water naturally—you can reduce waste, lower your carbon footprint, and enjoy fresh, flavourful hydration every day.
Ready to make the switch? Join the refill revolution with CO2 YOU and enjoy sparkling water the sustainable way!
