Less plastic, more water
Plastic bottles
Germany uses over 120 litres of bottled water per person a year, much of it in plastic. Here is what that means and how to make it easier.
Microplastics
Microplastics in bottled water: what was found and what it means
Studies find significantly more plastic particles in bottled water than in tap water.
Environmental impact
PET, glass or tap: the environmental impact of drinking water
Single-use PET, reusable PET, reusable glass, soda maker or tap water: which route causes the fewest emissions, and why the transport distance matters more than the material..
Deposit
Deposit and recycling in Germany: single-use, reusable and the cycles
Germany charges a refundable deposit (Pfand): 25 cents on single-use bottles, 8 or 15 cents on reusable ones.
Drinking bottle
The right drinking bottle: stainless steel, glass, Tritan or aluminium
Which bottle for office, sport, hiking and children: materials compared by taste, weight, hygiene and durability, plus how often you need to wash it..
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