Sustainable Action in Everyday Life: Using Thermal Bottles as a Replacement for Bottled Water

"Refill, Reuse, Refresh - One Planet, One Bottle at all time!" - Reusing and choosing sustainable solutions is how we can join hands to protect the living environment.

According to a report by Our World in Data, approximately 350 million tons of plastic waste are discharged each year worldwide, of which 1 to 2 million tons enter the ocean each year. By type of waste, packaging is the largest contributor to plastic waste (about 40%) because it is the sector that uses the most plastic and has a short product life, so it often becomes waste within 6 months. By region, Asia is the largest contributor, emitting about 80.99% of global waste each year (https://ourworldindata.org/plastic-pollution). In Vietnam, an estimated 3.1 million tons of plastic waste are discharged onto land each year. At least 10% of this mismanaged waste leaks into waterways, making Vietnam one of the top five plastic polluters in the world's oceans. Leakage volumes could more than double by 2030 under a conventional business scenario (WB, 2022).

With the above facts, one of the simple but effective actions in protecting the green planet is to use thermal bottles as a replacement for bottled water every day. The image of UEH's thermal bottle, along with the message from the Institute of Sustainable Finance, is a strong reminder of each person's responsibility to protect the planet.

Benefits of thermal bottles

In addition to reducing plastic waste, using reusable thermal bottles offers the following benefits:

1. Saving money: Buying bottled drinks every day is not only bad for the environment but also a waste of money. A thermal bottle can be used thousands of times, saving you money and reducing your living expenses.

2. Health protection: Drinks in plastic bottles can be affected by chemicals from the plastic, especially when they are exposed to high temperatures. Using a thermal bottle made from safe materials such as stainless steel helps ensure that your drinks (coffee or tea) are always in the best condition.

3. Promotion of a healthy lifestyle: Using a thermal bottle encourages more regular water drinking habits, which in turn improves overall health. You can easily carry your personal water bottle when going to work, school or participating in outdoor activities.

The message from the Institute of Sustainable Finance, "Refill, Reuse, Refresh - One Planet, One Bottle at all time!", is both advice and a call for action. We only have one Earth, and every small action of each person has a big impact on the future of this planet. Reusing and choosing sustainable solutions is how we can join hands to protect the living environment.

Let's spread this message and take sustainable action in our daily lives to protect the planet and our future!

News and photos: Institute of Sustainable Finance, Department of Marketing and Communication