If you are working in an office environment, you’ve likely seen a lot of waste in the form of disposable bottles and single use cups. A workplace water dispenser can cut that waste dramatically, but only if it is set up in order to make your choice of low-plastic option the simplest one.
The first step is to replace where you can with a mains-fed dispenser (assuming it fits your existing outlets). This eliminates the requirement for delivery, warehousing and recycling of large plastic bottles. For more information on Water Cooler Wales products, visit a site like https://www.waterforyou.net/
Next, make refilling effortless. Place it somewhere high-traffic (kitchen, or a break area/near meeting rooms) with clear signage: “Refill your water bottle here.” Have some water on hand for new hires or drop ins and you can keep a small stock of stainless steel water bottles around for the occasional person who forgets theirs. Going back to simple incentives, run a “bring your bottle” week and count how many bottles you’ve rescued.
Remember that if your dispenser issues disposable cups, you are wasting. Switch to re-usable coffee cups and glasses, or offer plastic-free compostable cardboard instead as an alternative. Getting a quick rinse station nearby is also helpful.
Finally, keep it clean and in good shape. Consistent cleaning, sanitising and filter changing ensures a good taste with which people are more likely to trust in continuing to refill over reaching for plastic. Result: less waste, less clutter and a work space that is healthier and greener.
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