24 Apr Earth Day, Every Day: Premium Water Without the Plastic Guilt
It’s time to ditch the plastic and raise a (reusable) glass to smarter hydration. Every year, over 80% of plastic water bottles end up in landfill—and each one takes up to 500 years to decompose. This isn’t even considering the implications of microplastics!
Bottled water used to rule the breakroom, but as the tide turns on plastic pollution, workplaces must make better choices. One Borg & Overström dispenser can eliminate up to 35,000 bottles over its lifetime. Meeting ESG goals—a growing focus in the United States—can be easy with Borg & Overström.
⚡ Smarter Tech = Smaller Footprint
Sustainability is not just about using better, but using less. What can be saved? Traditional water systems—such as water coolers, hot taps, and beverage fridges—consumes energy, even when no one is in the office! This is particularly true for offices with hybrid schedules. Without smart technology, water filtration can cost companies unnecessary money and waste energy.
Thankfully, all Borg & Overström dispensers are built to optimize energy consumption and lower running costs. Here are just a few intelligent, sustainable technologies to address this challenge:
- EcoBoil: Temperature sensing, energy-efficient boiling technology.
- DryChill®: the cooling system providing instantly chilled, hygienic water, using only eco-refrigerant gas with little Global Warming Potential (GWP)
- EcoMode: The only time sleeping on the job is a good thing! After 6 minutes of inactivity (darkness mode), it will enter sleep mode. It will fully power down after 2 hours of no use, which is perfect for offices with variable occupancy, preventing energy waste when floors are empty. This cuts energy usage by up to 70% with savings of up to $1000 a year. See the link below to learn more about EcoMode.
🎥 Watch how your savings can grow.
〰 Earth-Friendly Design That Fits Anywhere
Sustainable choices can be incredibly stylish, ergonomic, and wellness-minded. Borg & Overström makes it easy to go green without compromising style.
Their elegant and modular tap systems fit seamlessly into any workspace, even when there is no access to a mains water supply, simply by connecting a Bluetooth alarmed waste kit. From bustling boardrooms to quirky communal zones, you can put clean, cool hydration exactly where it’s needed.
Place your tap system anywhere you want and enhance your breakroom instead of traditional and bulky bottle-fed coolers, which end up being an eyesore in a beautiful setting. Borg & Overstrom offers form and function:
✅ Hide your water filtration in plain site with the ProCore® unit, allowing for discrete undercounter installation in a countertop placement that’s convenient for you.
✅Get fresh, purified water without ugly aesthetics! Ventilate without clunky cutouts or complex modifications with the Simple Fit Vent Kit, making installation easier and tidier.
✅ Guard against microplastics and forever chemicals in your drinking water whilst reducing your plastic and carbon footprint.
💧 Building Community and Smarter Teams
Here’s the thing: hydrated people work better. Studies show proper hydration can boost productivity by up to 50%. They’re more energized, focused, and engaged when they’re hydrated. But this Earth Day, we’re thinking bigger than just better performance—we’re talking about creating workplace cultures people want to be in.
Modern offices are building beverage hubs that bring teams together around better water and fewer plastics. As the workforce adapts, natural “water cooler” moments are necessary for fostering collaboration. Water is certainly a big part of this, as well as office coffee, quality snacks, and fresh food.
Take Greystar, for example. They installed a Borg & Overström T3 tap system and suddenly saw employees choosing to commute to the office more often, drawn by the convenience of premium hydration options like instant sparkling water and the social benefits of a well-equipped communal space. With easy access to better water, businesses can create healthier, more connected, and ultimately more productive workplaces.
Building community through water—a primal way of gathering—is a great way to build connection organically.
🌎 Water Filtration That Just Works
Swapping to a Borg & Overström system is more than a workplace upgrade—it’s a statement of values. On Earth Day and beyond, it’s a chance to cut waste, reduce energy use, and give your team water that works and wows.
One change. Thousands of single-use plastic bottles saved. Upgrade your water service or discover smart, sustainable solutions today!
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