Despite the efforts of campaigners and activists, in Australia we still only recycle roughly a third of our plastic waste. Our thirst for fresh, safe water is a huge contributor to this figure, with around 373 million plastic water bottles consigned to waste each year.
Obviously, access to safe drinking water is essential, but with the risks of drinking unfiltered tap water well known, many of us opt for bottled water - despite the obvious harm it does to our environment. But still, many of us would feel better if there was a way of managing the amount of plastic we use just to stay hydrated. How can we ensure our water tastes fresh, is free from toxins, and reduce our dependency on plastic and plastic bottles in the process?
Saving The Environment With Home Water Filters
There is an alternative to bottled water that produces a fraction of the waste, providing water that is arguably even safer to drink. A simple charcoal filter, or similar system, will remove toxins,