Although recycling policies are increasingly widespread and efficient, the management of this material remains complex, considering its very long degradation times in nature. The most effective strategy, therefore, is not only to recycle better, but to reduce consumption itself at the source.
The key to a change in this sense may be the adoption of new habits and technologies, such as EcoWater Italia’s water filtration systems, which enhance mains water to move ever closer to a sustainable lifestyle.
Enhance your home water with a purifier
The paradox of a high consumption of bottled water lies in the fact that tap water in Italy is safe and constantly monitored. Often, however, the barrier to its consumption is purely organoleptic: the presence of chlorine or heavy metals, due to the geological characteristics of the area or dated systems, can alter the flavor making it unpleasant.
This is where the home water filtration system comes in and solves the problem at its root. By removing the substances mentioned previously, it returns light water with a pleasant taste.
The installation of a device of this type, therefore, eliminates the need to purchase packaged water, saying goodbye to the effort of carrying heavy burdens and, above all, to the production of an enormous quantity of daily plastic waste.
The water bottle: a daily habit against disposable use
The valorisation of domestic water finds its natural completion in the habit of carrying it with you. Adopting a reusable water bottle, especially in noble and durable materials such as steel, is more than a simple gesture: it is a choice of consistency.
This little daily ally guarantees the autonomy to hydrate at any time of the day – in the office, during sporting activity or while traveling – freeing you from the dependence on the impromptu purchase of plastic bottles.
It is a minimal, almost automatic action, which, replicated over time, transforms into a significant environmental and economic benefit, demonstrating how great revolutions often start from individual choices.
Tasty alternatives: homemade drinks
Addiction to plastic does not only affect water, but also an infinite variety of sugary and packaged drinks. For those who occasionally want to vary from the usual drinks, tasting something different and at the same time reducing the purchase of plastic bottles, the solution could be home preparation.
Creating fresh, thirst-quenching drinks is simple and allows you to have full control over the ingredients. An iced lemon tea prepared by infusion, a water flavored with fresh seasonal fruit such as strawberries and mint, or fruit and vegetable juices and smoothies are healthy and creative alternatives.
Preparing them at home and storing them in glass jugs in the refrigerator drastically reduces the consumption of plastic bottles.
