Why Glass and Aluminum Matter: The True Cost of Plastic Water Bottles

Every year, Australians purchase over 600 million litres of bottled water, and the vast majority comes in single-use plastic bottles. While convenient, these bottles carry a hidden environmental cost that extends far beyond the moment you finish drinking.

The Plastic Problem

Plastic water bottles can take up to 450 years to decompose in landfill. Even when recycled, the process is energy-intensive and most plastic can only be recycled once or twice before it degrades. In Australia, only about 36% of PET plastic bottles are actually recycled—the rest end up in landfill or, worse, in our oceans and waterways.

A Better Choice: Glass and Aluminum

At Little Hampton Spring Water, we've made a conscious decision to package our premium Australian spring water exclusively in glass bottles and aluminum cans. Here's why:

Glass is infinitely recyclable. Unlike plastic, glass can be recycled endlessly without losing quality or purity. Every glass bottle we use can become another glass bottle, creating a true circular economy.

Aluminum is the most recycled material on Earth. Aluminum cans can be recycled and back on the shelf as a new can in as little as 60 days. Recycling aluminum uses 95% less energy than producing new aluminum from raw materials.

No chemical leaching. Glass and aluminum don't leach chemicals into your water, even when exposed to heat or sunlight. This means purer water and peace of mind for you and your family.

The Premium Difference

Choosing sustainable packaging isn't just about the environment—it's about respecting the purity of the water itself. Our spring water travels from deep beneath the Victorian countryside, naturally filtered through ancient rock formations. It deserves packaging that preserves its pristine quality from source to sip.

When you choose Little Hampton Spring Water, you're not just choosing premium Australian spring water. You're choosing a more sustainable future, one bottle at a time.

Ready to make the switch? Explore our range of still and sparkling spring water in recyclable glass and aluminum packaging.