January 14, 2013

aquafil refill stations helping save marine life

The ocean and coastline are home to a vast array of marine life. Life that is being threatened by the amount of plastic waste floating around the oceans. One way to reduce this waste is to reduce the sale of the single use water bottle. The aquafil range of water bottle refill stations and drinking fountains serve as a dynamic  educational tool in the fight to reduce plastic waste and conserve precious resources.

Lord Howe Island is a taking an active role in reducing the amount of plastic used on the island by charging a fee for plastic bags, promoting the use of Keg beer and installing aquafil water refill stations.

Lord Howe Travellers recently sponsored the installation of an aquafil water refill station at Lord Howe Island Airport. The Lord Howe Island Board assisted with free installation and two more aqua water refill stations are planned for major tourist spots on the Island.

The aquafil refill stations are to encourage people to use refillable water bottles and help protect seabirds and marine life affected by plastic pollution.

Not only is plastic waste an eyesore for tourists and beach goers, it also poses a serious risk to the seabirds and marine animals who are becoming sick and dying from ingesting plastic.

But it is not only residents and tourists causing this problem, it is people thousands of miles away who consume and dispose of plastic without realising the implications of their actions.

Read more about what is being done to reduce the the amount of plastic washing up on Lord Howe’s beaches…

January, 3 2013
Hugh Radojev
TNT AU Magazine

A law passed in the town of Concord in the state of Massachusetts has made the serving of water in single-serve plastic bottles illegal.

This law which went into effect in the town over the New Year is aimed at targeting pollution from the dumping of plastic bottles in waterways and streams.

The ban is intended to encourage the use of tap water and as a result does not stretch to any other liquid that may be found in a plastic bottle such as Coke or Pepsi.

Indeed it says in writing that the law only, “applies to non-sparkling, unflavored drinking water.”

Jean Hill, an 84-year old activist devised the ban as a way of combating the rising number of plastic bottles being dumped in landfills.

Read more from TNT…

aquafil Water Refill Stations

The aquafil range of Water Bottle Refill Stations and Drinking Fountains serve as a dynamic educational tool in the fight to reduce plastic waste and conserve precious resources. Full colour graphics are available on most of the aquafil range and are a valuable educational tool in helping promote a sustainable way of living and encouraging a healthy lifestyle.

Perth Zoo recently installed 2 aquafil™ filtered water refill stations giving zoo visitors easy access to clean fresh water.

In an effort to raise awareness within the community about the benefits of protecting and conserving precious water resources and habitats, Perth Zoo ran a Water for Wildlife Art Competition.  28 Schools submitted a total of 393 entries and Danika from East Kenwick Primary School was named the winner.

Danika’s artwork is now displayed on the two new aquafil™ filtered water refill stations and her class will soon be
enjoying a free education experience at Perth Zoo.

Water is essential for healthy living and is crucial for sporting, mental and academic performances. Tap water represents value for money as it’s cheaper for the community than buying bottled water or other soft drinks.

Plastic bottles create toxic waste that end up in land fill, rivers and oceans. Many schools and communities have implemented the practical solution of installing Water bottle Refill Stations to combat this waste.

The aquafil™ range of Water Bottle Refill Stations and Drinking Fountains  serve as a dynamic  educational tool in the fight to reduce plastic waste and conserve precious resources. Full colour graphics are available on most of the aquafil™ range and are  valuable in helping promote a sustainable way of living and encouraging a healthy lifestyle.

Read more about the Water for Wild Life Art Competition…