One Million Bottles a Minute: Time to Rethink Plastic
The facts about plastic pollution are everywhere, yet urgency is still lacking. In 2019, 460 million tons of plastic were produced globally—36% of which went to single-use items like bottles. Australians alone use billions of plastic bottles each year, contributing to a global crisis where one million bottles are purchased every minute.
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The problem is that most bottles aren’t recycled. Only one in three is reprocessed; the rest end up in landfill or polluting oceans. With plastic consumption in Australia expected to double by 2050, the need for alternatives is urgent.
Changing habits can be powerful, individual choices today can transform how we use and dispose of plastic. Alternatives, like BRITA’s Commercial Grade Water Dispensers and reusable bottles, offer practical, sustainable solutions.
Businesses play a key role in reducing plastic waste. Despite rising awareness, many offices still offer bottled water—but this can change. For instance, by installing a BRITA filtration dispenser can reduce waste by up to 500 kg annually. Models like the Top Pro and Extra C-Tap can be placed in communal areas, promoting both sustainability and employee wellbeing. These simple changes also demonstrate strong environmental leadership to staff and peers.
In 2022, the United Nations called for an end to plastic pollution, recognizing the damage done by single-use products. Today’s small, intentional shifts can create massive global impact. Change begins with awareness—and the decisions we make every day.
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