FISH OR PLASTIC?

Global plastic consumption is estimated to double from 300 million tons to 600 million tons in 2040. If humans continue to spread plastic in nature at the same rate as we do now, the ocean will consist of more plastic than fish by 2050.

Aqua Nobel is strongly focused on sustainability and seeks to redefine how we can recognise the potential of spring water and utilise it in a long-term, sustainable way. Through innovative solutions and careful management of natural resources, we are working to minimise environmental impact and promote a more sustainable future.

OUR SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING

We bottle our water in Tetra Pak’s innovative Tetra Prisma^® Aseptic cartons. The paper comes from FSC-certified forests, and the majority of the plastic is made from sugarcane sourced from Brazil. The sugarcane is harvested far from the country’s rainforests to ensure that the cultivation does not contribute to the devastating deforestation.

FORESTS

The wood fiber and paper used to create our cartons come from forests that are managed according to rigours and strict guidelines that help minimise our environmental impact.

PLANT BASED PLASTIC

We have chosen to use plastic from plants to reduce our carbon footprint. The majority of the plastic comes from organically grown sugarcane.

RECYCLING

Our packaging can be recycled again and again due to our high-quality and strong paper fibers.

Climate-friendly packaging

Aqua Nobel’s packaging is up to 75% better for the environment than traditional plastic bottles, thanks to our use of plant-based materials. The packaging is made from high-quality, certified wood fiber, and the cap is made from Bon Sucro-certified sugarcane.

Source: IFEU LCA Study 2019, Tetra Pak

Our Packaging

At Aqua Nobel, we have carefully selected our packaging with both the environment and preparedness in mind. The packaging is designed to be logistically efficient and sustainable, making it ideal for both storage and transport. Our spring water is packaged in 500 ml Tetra Pak Prisma^®, which offers several advantages over PET bottles or aluminium cans. In addition to being more sustainable from an environmental perspective, it is also UV-resistant, heat-resistant, and stackable. We have also recently established a bag-in-box production line

5 Litre Bag-in-Box

Aqua Nobel has recently launched a 5-litre bag-in-box line, a practical and smart option for households and businesses. This larger packaging was developed based on a commission from the National Food Agency, where we conducted a pilot study to explore how we can adapt in times of crisis and conflict. The result is a sustainable solution that meets their requirements for larger packaging to ensure access to water during emergencies. At the same time, we reduce plastic usage per litre and our carbon footprint, offering a more sustainable way to consume water without compromising on quality.

LCA

Life Cycle Assessment – LCA

The environmental impact of a product involves more than just the packaging. Aqua Nobel is continuously working to improve various processes that affect our climate footprint, and to maintain complete control, we have conducted a life cycle assessment^* of our water.

* Life Cycle Assessment of spring water from Aqua Nobel by Miljögiraff, March 2024