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Earth911 Podcast, Oct. 4 2019: RightWater Goes Plastic-free
Earth911 Podcast, Oct. 4 2019: RightWater Goes Plastic-free
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Length:
20 minutes
Released:
Oct 4, 2019
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Podcast episode
Description
RightWater, a mineral water distributor, is setting a new standard in sustainability. The company has abandoned all the plastic it used and replaced bottles with 100-percent recycled aluminum cans. Jono Wylie, head of sustainability at RightWater, joins Earth911 to talk about why RightWater made the decision to go Earth-friendly. The water, available in cases online, comes with two reusable aluminum straws and a zero-carbon footprint. The benefits extend to people around the world who don't have clean drinking water through RightWater contributions to DROP4DROP, a charity that provides sustainable water supplies to water-stressed communities.Wylie explains why there are no half-measures when the Earth is in the balance. In addition to switching to aluminum, RightWater stopped using BPA, a plastic liner injected into aluminum cans to protect against metallic taste and removed all non-compostable plastic from its production and distribution process. Sourced from a California spring is a "premium water" currently served in gyms and hotels. Consumers can order online, get delicious water and help the 800 million humans without access to clean drinking water eliminate water-borne disease.Join the conversation and share your thoughts with the community in our Earthling Forum.Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes.
Released:
Oct 4, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
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