Every minute, one million plastic bottles are bought worldwide. Thus, globally, some 500 billion bottles are used each year, of which less than 12% are recycled (1).
In Europe, plastic packaging generated in 2022 averaged 36.1 kg per capita, but only 14.7 kg was recycled (2). The rest is incinerated, landfilled, or ends up in the environment. The impact is enormous: nearly 8 million tons of plastic waste end up in the oceans every year (3). The problem is so severe that it is estimated there is now more plastic than fish in the sea, by volume.
The insidious carbon footprint of plastic bottles
The production of plastic bottles is energy-intensive: it uses up to three times more water than the bottle contains, and consumes more than 17 million barrels of oil per year in the United States alone (4). This process also generates 2.5 million tons of CO₂ annually. In comparison, a reusable stainless steel bottle can reduce CO₂ emissions by up to 1.5 kg over its lifetime, or up to 82% less than disposable bottles (5).
Reusable alternatives: a concrete and profitable solution
Switching to a reusable water bottle is a win-win for both the planet and your wallet. In the United States alone, this simple habit can prevent up to 1 million tons of plastic waste per year . On an individual level, this represents 156 fewer plastic bottles each year , or about 1.5 kg of plastic avoided per person . A small, everyday action that, when adopted on a large scale, becomes a true ecological revolution.
Ultra-concentrated solution: economical, ecological, plastic-free
At ANTESITE, we offer our ultra-concentrated century-old licorice : just 13 cl is enough to flavor 40 L of water. This ultra-concentrated approach eliminates the need for disposable plastic bottles: simply pour a few drops into your reusable water bottle to create a flavored drink that is SUGAR-FREE, CALORIE-FREE, PRESERVATIVE-FREE, and COLOR-FREE.
- Less plastic : by eliminating plastic bottles used for sodas or flavored waters, you avoid the production, transport and management of plastic waste.
- Reducing carbon footprint : a 13cl bottle saves the resources needed to produce several litres of beverage.
Thus, by choosing Antésite, each sip becomes a responsible and committed act.
Sources:
1. https://www.greenmatch.co.uk/plastic-bottle-recycling
2. https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/web/products-eurostat-news/-/ddn-20241024-3
3. https://zipdo.co/plastics-industry-statistics/
4. https://www.wired.com/story/billion-more-tons-of-plastic-could-blanket-earth/
5. https://www.theecoexperts.co.uk/news/plastic-bottle-waste
6. https://worldmetrics.org/reusable-water-bottle-statistics/
