The Worst Plastic Waste Culprit? Innovations in the Bottled Water Industry

Every day, over 60 million plastic water bottles end up in landfills and incinerators, with 86% of these bottles becoming garbage or litter.

The impact of bottled water on natural resources is 3,500 times higher than tap water, and 1,400 times higher on ecosystems than tap water. In the U.S. alone, 17 million barrels of oil are needed to produce the plastic to meet annual bottled water demand. 

Closed-loop water vending machines equipped with glass bottles minimize the use of bottled water, drastically reducing plastic waste and other resources. Closed-loop vending machines can reduce emissions by 40% and can generate $700 billion worth of savings per year.

This webinar will discuss notable developments in the bottled water industry, and how new technologies are dramatically transforming the market. Speakers include Food Packaging Forum expert Justin Boucher, Kadeya CEO Manuela Zoninsein, and Boundless Senior Research Analyst Fernanda Avila.