Your Ultimate Guide to Building a Low-Waste Sparkling Water Bar at Home

Ready to take your sparkling water obsession to the next level?
Let’s talk about building your very own low-waste sparkling water bar—the perfect mix of sustainability, style, and everyday fizz.

With The Bubbla at the centre, it’s easier than ever to create a hydration station that looks good, feels organised, and keeps the planet in mind.

Whether you’ve got a spare corner of your kitchen or a whole shelf to play with, here’s how to create a sparkling setup that rivals your favourite café and bars—minus the plastic waste.

💧 Step 1: Start with The Bubbla

The star of the show, obviously.
Place The Bubbla in a clean, clear spot with good light (hello, Instagram content). Pair it with a tray or stand to keep your essentials together and give it that “home bar” feel.

✨ Tip: Choose a plant or vase nearby to soften the look and add a pop of life.

🫙 Step 2: Add a Set of Reusable Glass Bottles

Ditch the single-use bottles and grab a few reusable glass bottles or carafes to keep pre-made sparkling water or infused creations chilled and ready.

Look for:

• Swing-top bottles (they seal in fizz!)

• Vintage-style carafes

• Clear glass to show off your flavours

✨ Upcycle old olive oil or wine bottles for a rustic look.

🍋 Step 3: Create a DIY Flavour Station

Flavoured sparkling water? Yes please—without the artificial stuff.
Keep a small tray or basket of natural ingredients ready to mix into your fizzy creations:

• Fresh herbs: mint, rosemary, basil

• Citrus: lemon, lime, orange slices or peels

• Frozen berries or fruit ice cubes

• Ginger slices, cucumber ribbons, or apple peels

• A little honey or agave syrup for sweetness

✨ Bonus points for using up leftovers or fruit that’s on the turn.

♻️ Step 4: Make It Low-Waste

Sustainability is about habits, not perfection. Build your sparkling water bar around reusables and refills to cut down on waste:

• Join our CO2 Refill Programme to reuse your cylinders

• Use cloth napkins or reusable straws

• Compost citrus peels or herb trimmings

• Avoid flavoured syrups in plastic bottles—use real fruit instead

✨ Everything you need, nothing you don’t.

🧃 Step 5: Stock Some Go-To Recipes

Here are three refreshing recipes to batch in your home bar bottles:

🌿 Cucumber-Mint Cooler

• Sparkling water

• 4–5 cucumber ribbons

• A few crushed mint leaves

• Squeeze of lime

🍓 Berry Basil Fizz

• Sparkling water

• A handful of crushed strawberries or raspberries

• 2–3 fresh basil leaves

• Optional: dash of apple juice

🍊 Citrus Zing Spritz

• Sparkling water

• Orange and lemon slices (peels too!)

• Ginger slice or a splash of ginger juice

• Served over ice

✨ Store in glass bottles in the fridge for up to 2 days.

📸 Step 6: Make It Instagram-Worthy

Let’s be honest—we all love a good kitchen corner glow-up.

• Stack your refill cylinders neatly in a basket or holder

• Use a wooden tray or marble slab to ground your setup

• Add labels to your bottles for a clean aesthetic

• Throw in a mini chalkboard or printed recipe card for charm

And don’t forget to tag us @co2yousocial when you post—we love seeing your sparkle setups.

💚 Why It’s Worth It

A home sparkling water bar isn’t just for looks (though it will get compliments). It’s about:

• Reducing plastic bottle waste

• Saving money on drinks

• Staying hydrated more mindfully

• Enjoying the ritual of making your own

With The Bubbla + our refill programme, you're already doing better for the planet. This just makes it more fun.

👉 Shop The Bubbla and start building your dream sparkling setup today.