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How To Promote Water Sustainability at Work This Earth Day

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Every year on April 22nd, we celebrate Earth Day! This annual celebration is aimed at raising awareness of the need to protect Earth’s natural resources for future generations and discover ways to defend the planet against problems like deforestation, pollution, and water scarcity.  This Earth Day, your organization can do its part by supporting water […] Continue Reading

Where Does Bottled Water Come From? — Recognizing What’s in Your Bottled Water at Work

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Providing clean water at work is always an essential goal for organizations. However, workplaces that rely on plastic bottles for their drinking water supply — whether that be a single-use bottled water product or a 5-gallon jug — are increasingly recognizing the adverse effects these solutions can have.  Despite growing concerns over plastic bottle usage, […] Continue Reading

Running Dry: 7 Water-Saving Tips for the Workplace

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The United States has experienced many fluctuations in weather throughout the years. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, states like Montana, Oregon, California, Nevada, Utah, Nebraska, Kansas, and Texas are experiencing extreme or exceptional drought conditions. A drought is a period of abnormally low rainfall, which causes reduced soil moisture, diminished river flow, damage to […] Continue Reading

How Your Business Can Support Plastic Free July

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Did you know that just 20 companies create over half the world’s plastic waste? There is hope for reducing plastic waste and saving our planet and oceans. Plastic Free July challenges individuals and businesses around the world to examine their plastic use and explore ways to reduce it. It has inspired more than 100 million […] Continue Reading

Ways Your Business Can Reduce Plastic Pollution in the Oceans

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June 8th is World Oceans Day, a day to celebrate the role our oceans play for our planet and in our everyday lives. While we as individuals can certainly do our part, businesses can make an even bigger impact on reducing plastic pollution in the ocean. (In 2019, research found that more than 90% of […] Continue Reading

Considering the Switch to Eco-Friendly Water Options in Your Workplace

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Providing clean drinking water at your business is likely a priority, but it’s easy to underestimate the environmental impact of the water options you choose to offer. With sustainability at the forefront of many companies’ initiatives, it might be a great time to consider the switch to a more eco-friendly option.  This corporate social responsibility […] Continue Reading

The True and Hidden Costs of Bottled Water Dispensers

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If you currently use a bottled water dispenser to provide your workplace with drinking water, you might be overlooking the true costs of this practice. Bottled water delivery has been a sufficient way to promote hydration over the years, but there’s more to this routine than meets the eye. This can be costly for multiple […] Continue Reading

Eco-Friendly Business Ideas for Earth Day 2022

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Every year on April 22, the world comes together to celebrate Earth Day, and each Earth Day has a specific theme. The 2022 Earth Day theme, “Invest in Our Planet”, focuses on eco-friendly business ideas for companies to do their part in protecting the planet. Working together, individuals, entrepreneurs, and businesses can make an impact […] Continue Reading

How to Avoid Microplastics In Your Workplace Drinking Water

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This blog was last updated on 11/8/2022. Plastic is all around us — and your workplace is no exception. However, many are unaware that most plastic requires anywhere from 100 to 400+ years to break down, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. And when it comes time for that plastic to degrade, it won’t simply decompose. It […] Continue Reading