WHA logo

MENU

  • Home
  • About
    • About WHA
    • Codes of Practice
    • Management
    • Standards
    • Our Sustainability Programme
    • Industry Statistics
    • Charity
  • Hydration
  • Membership
    • Membership
    • Why Join WHA?
  • Find a Member
    • Find a WHA Member
    • Why Choose a WHA Member
  • Training & Audits
    • Training
    • Online Training
    • Standards & Audits
  • Conference
  • Case Studies
  • Blog
  • Contact
  • Charity

Month: May 2018

Water at Work Saves Energy

Posted on 23rd May 201810th January 2020 by Posted in Case Studies, SustainabilityLeave a Comment on Water at Work Saves Energy

Water at Work Ltd, a member of the BWCA, introduced an energy saving initiative to help reduce the carbon footprint of the business.

The use of insulation in the building and energy-saving light bulbs was introduced, not to save costs, but to make the company more environmentally-friendly and the changes have created a warmer working environment with no noticeable change to heating costs.

“We have the opportunity as Owners and Directors to either support our planet or ignore its cries for help,” says Tanya Cornford, the MD. “If we all, in every small way, try to operate in an environmentally positive manner then there will be exponential benefits.”

The company also continuously reviews driver routes and ensures economic deliveries by checking in advance with customers how much water they need. Carrying just the right load means there is no surplus fuel used in the carriage of unwanted product.

The team has also given much in in the way of personal energy to good causes. The company supports WaterAid and Lincolnshire Air Ambulance whilst Tanya, Ruth Egerton and Sue Hart from the team undertook The Moon Walk for Breast Cancer.

The company also supports local community projects by supplying water to events, such as the Bingham Health Campaign (pictured).

Swithland Spring Offers Local Water for Local People

Posted on 23rd May 201810th January 2020 by Posted in Case Studies, SustainabilityLeave a Comment on Swithland Spring Offers Local Water for Local People

Often it’s the way businesses operate that makes a real difference to the environment.

Water dispensers offer a great way to enjoy healthy hydration with an excellent record of recycling bottles. When the water is sourced and delivered locally, the environmental impacts are minimal. That’s just what happens with BWCA Member company Swithland Spring Water.

They consider themselves to have a low carbon footprint as the water is bottled less than 25 metres from the borehole and, once bottled and tested, the bottled are delivered in the main to customers within a 50 mile radius. In common with other BWCA Members, the old bottles are recycled – usually after more than 40 uses.

The company also runs an active Corporate Social Responsibility programme, sponsoring several local charities and donating water to a number of fundraising events. These include: Intercare Medical Aid for Africa, Rainbows Walk for Life, Seagrave Wolds Challenge, Swithland 6, Rothley 10K run, Menpys sponsored walk, Vasculitis UK, the Air Ambulance Service and The Dogs Trust.

www.swithlandspringwater.co.uk

Countrywise Water Dispensers Tackles Environmental Sustainability

Posted on 23rd May 201810th January 2020 by Posted in Case Studies, SustainabilityLeave a Comment on Countrywise Water Dispensers Tackles Environmental Sustainability

Hull-based Countrywise Water Dispensers Ltd, a Member of the British Water Dispenser Association, has backed its commitment to reducing the company’s carbon footprint with a number of measures covering energy saving and recycling.

One of these is investment in two hybrid delivery lorries. The 7.5 tonne Mitsubishi Canters, which can each carry 150 x 19-litre water dispenser bottles, are used for deliveries to customers in the Hull and Grimsby areas. The turbo diesel engines have been combined with a 40 kW electric motor to help reduce fuel consumption and emissions. The trucks will help Countrywise save 23% in fuel compared with an equivalent diesel-only model.

The company has also been replacing old-style water dispensers with more energy-efficient models over a 7 year period.

They have also, like many companies in the sector, started to roll out a SIP system which enables hot and cold dispensers to be turned off outside of business hours. The new technology will sanitise each dispenser at pre-programmed times by circulating micro bubbles of natural and chemical-free ozone into the dispenser reservoir. This saves a quarter of a tonne of carbon per dispenser per year.

Countrywise sources its water from a company which is, in turn, taking practical steps to reduce its carbon footprint with the installation of a biomass boiler and the introduction of a 99% packaging waste recycling programme. In addition, Countrywise is supplying PP cups to its customers and these are fully recyclable.

The company employed an expert consultant in 2009 to advise on sustainability and provide recommendations. The measures taken have resulted from the actions taken in response to the report.

Countrywise was established in 1991. In addition to water dispensers, customers can also order health-giving fruit boxes to encourage staff to snack healthily in the work-place.

www.countrywise.net

Recent Posts

  • Find a WHA member for healthy hydration
  • New Deputy Chairman for the WHA – Mark Cross
  • Sustainable business in the can for WHA member, Swithland Spring Water
  • Record growth for water dispensers sector in 2021
  • WHA funds new Just a Drop borehole in Africa

Categories

  • Audits
  • Case Studies
  • Charity
  • Events
  • Hydration
  • News
  • Press Release
  • Regulations & Legislation
  • Sustainability
  • Training
  • Uncategorised

Recent Comments

    Archives

    • May 2022
    • April 2022
    • February 2022
    • November 2021
    • July 2021
    • June 2021
    • May 2021
    • April 2021
    • March 2021
    • May 2018
    • December 2017

    In Our Blog

    • Find a WHA member for healthy hydration 17th May 2022
    • New Deputy Chairman for the WHA – Mark Cross 16th May 2022
    • Sustainable business in the can for WHA member, Swithland Spring Water 3rd May 2022
    • Record growth for water dispensers sector in 2021 25th April 2022
    • WHA funds new Just a Drop borehole in Africa 25th April 2022

    Get in touch

    WHA
    17 The Byway
    Potters Bar, Hertfordshire
    EN6 2LN
    United Kingdom

    Telephone: 01707 656 382
    Email: info@twha.co.uk

    bwca facebook icon bwca linked in social icon twitter social icon
    Registered in England & Wales No.03335335
    VAT No. GB 578 2353 14

    Water and Hydration Association is a member of waterdispensers europe

    • Terms & Conditions
    • Privacy & Cookies Policies

    © The Water Dispenser & Hydration Association

    Designed & developed by www.themarketingpeople.com
    This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Cookie settingsACCEPT
    Privacy & Cookies Policy

    Privacy Overview

    This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are as essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.
    Necessary
    Always Enabled
    Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
    Non-necessary
    Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
    SAVE & ACCEPT