How To Reduce Your Plastic Intake

Imagine reducing your annual microplastic intake by ~95% — from around 90,000 particles to just 4,000 — simply by swapping bottled water for filtered, plumbed-in tap water. Even seemingly small changes can have outsized health and sustainability impacts.

Research consistently finds microplastics in bottled water — often in high counts per litre — thanks to packaging and bottling processes. But drinking mains tap water, especially when filtered at point-of-use (POU) with membrane or multi-stage filtration, dramatically cuts that exposure.

For offices, these shifts bring trifecta benefits:

• Healthier hydration with far fewer microplastics.

• Environmental impact reduction — less plastic production, delivery emissions, and waste.

• Operational ease — no heavy bottle handling, continuous supply, potential cost savings.

H2O Vend’s plumbed-in POU coolers deliver on all counts. They hook into your existing water supply, feature advanced filtration options, and dispense chilled, purified water — eliminating the need for single-use bottles while boosting convenience and wellness.

Next steps for your workplace:

• Assess current bottled water usage and motivations.

• Pilot a membrane-filtered POU cooler in high-traffic zones.

• Communicate the benefits — health, cost, sustainability — to your team.

Ready to make hydration safer, smarter, and more sustainable? I’d love to help pilot a bottleless solution with your team.