Members of the Natural Hydration Council (NHC), including Nestlé and Danone, have claimed that the amount of plastic in bottles has reduced by an average of 12% in the last five years
In a survey conducted by the bottled water association, the NHC’s members said they had been making “significant strides” in lightweighting and have reduced the amount of PET in bottles. They also reported an increase in the use of recycled PET for primary packaging.
The NHC’s members are: Brecon Carreg Natural Mineral Water, Danone Waters, Highland Spring Group, Iceni Waters, Nestlé Waters, Ty Nant, Water Brands Group and Wenlock Spring.
Kinvara Carey, general manager at the NHC said: “Bottled water producers were the first to recycle PET and have now achieved this fantastic milestone in reducing the amount of it used in primary packaging. Looking after the environment is of huge importance to naturally sourced bottled water producers. Our members take pride in undertaking on a broad range of stewardship activities to preserve the natural ecosystems that surround their sources and ensure they are protected and free from pollution.”
