CASE STUDY 16
Bringing sustainability to the table ➔
The obligation for universities to ad- dress their corporate social responsibility is a challenge that the University of East Anglia has risen to – and it is reaping
the rewards. As part of an extensive review of sustain- ability issues, the internationally renowned University has recently installed an EcoPure Waters water fi ltra- tion system in order to produce its own environmen- tally friendly and cost-effective fi ltered water. EcoPure Waters has been a leading supplier
of on-site water fi ltration systems for almost 20 years. EcoPure Waters’ seven-stage water fi ltration system connects to the water mains, providing un- limited freshly-fi ltered and chilled still and sparkling water on demand, with a purity of taste and clarity that is unmatched. “It was an easy win in my opinion”, says
Paul Coleman, Head of Food Services at the Uni- versity of East Anglia. “The University is very keen to look at ways in which we can reduce our carbon footprint – particularly by reducing the amount of packaging that goes into landfi lls. Previously, we were buying in plastic or glass bottles for our direct hospitality catering and functions, creating a high level of waste. Now we don’t buy in any at all.” The University of East Anglia is not the only
institution to see the environmental benefi ts. In the UK alone, EcoPure Waters’ systems are saving in excess of 10 million single trip bottles a year. Fur- thermore, by removing the need to order, transport, store and dispose of bulk bought bottled water, the EcoPure Waters fi ltration system and multi-use recycled glass bottles are 580 per cent less environ- mentally damaging than bottled waters. Another major draw for Coleman was the look
and feel of the glass bottles that accompany the Eco- Pure Waters fi ltration system. “They look so much better than a plastic bottle,” he says. “EcoPure has branded them with our University shield and people absolutely love them; we‘ve had such a positive response. We have spent some time explaining to people the process behind the bottles – that the water is purifi ed water, not tap water. The reaction has been great; the university population really ‘get’ what we are doing.” Coleman continues: “My only concern was ease
of use. However, there have been no problems at all. Our staff fi ll up what they need for a particular event, which can be up to 70 bottles at a time, and that’s it. We have stocked enough bottles so that we only have to wash them once a day. We put them in the dishwasher fi rst thing in the morning, then they are good to go. No issue at all.” But, all importantly, what about the bottom
line? “The results speak for themselves,” says Coleman. “The system was implemented in June and we have already seen major cost savings. We estimate that we will be saving in the region of £20,000 a year. It’s fantastic.”●
For further information on how EcoPure Waters can help save you money and reduce your environmental impact, contact Karen Cripps, Business Development Manager on
k.cripps@
ecopurewaters.com or 01844 290 088.
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