In 2021, it's a no-brainer that plastic plays a big role in serious environmental damage, and that plastic bottled water is simply a no-go. But, when it comes to choosing tap water over bottled water—it's sometimes hard to put the planet first.
In Australia, the harshness of regular tap water varies between state and state, courtesy of the source from which your tap draws from. While it is each to his own when it comes to different water tastes, choosing bottled water over tap water isn’t the best solution as it produces tonnes of plastic waste each year (according to the stats—666,000 tonnes per year for Aussies). And this is just 10% of Australian households, with those aged 35 - 54 with the highest percentage (58%) of bottled water consumption.
But we’re here to bring the good news: with BRITA water filter jugs, a long-time player in the at-home filtered water game, you’ll be able to save more cash (a few cents per litre) and hop onto the sustainability train (there’s a recycling solution for their cartridges) at the same time.
Every cartridge is built to reduce chlorine, metals, pesticides, and minerals that can cause limescale build-up from tap water usage. Every cartridge you purchase can filter 100 - 150 litres of tap water, saving your wallet and the environment from hundreds of plastic bottles.
The switch to BRITA is also easy, with a purchase of your choice of a BRITA filter jug (that comes with a complimentary cartridge), just add tap water and what pours out of it will be pure-tasting water that’ll win the hearts of both tap and bottled water lovers. For the coffee and tea lovers, thank us later.
So, the takeaway? With BRITA Water, you’ll not only get equally (or more) filtered water, but you'll also keep your wallet full and happy too. And, you help the planet. It’s a win-win situation if you ask us.
Keen to drink cleaner water? Check out BRITA's water filter jugs here.
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