Heatrae Sadia’s Ethan Thompson has said he is pleased to see students taking the
initiative when it comes to single-use plastics as a leading private school in
Brighton announces it will punish pupils for using disposable drinks containers
and straws on campus.
The
initiative was inspired by Sixth Formers at the school who had been campaigning
for a reduction in the use of plastic after watching the recent Blue Planet II series on BBC One.
Headmaster of Brighton College, Richard Cairns, revealed
that his staff will begin to hand out sanctions such as organised beach
cleaning for those who continue to use such items following the ban. He said he wanted to make
single-use plastic bottles as much of a taboo on campus as cigarettes.
Single-use plastic has become a hot topic in recent months,
with remarkable statistics showing that an estimated
12.7 million tonnes of plastic bottles, bags and
microbeads end up in the ocean each year.
However,
Ethan Thompson, product manager at Heatrae Sadia, suggests schools can help
combat these figures by providing drinking water solutions that offer students
a convenient way to refill their bottles with fresh and tasty water.
“We’re
beginning to see large companies commit to the reduction of single-use plastics
in the food industry, and it’s brilliant to see that schoolchildren are going
to their teachers and telling them that they want to help with these efforts,”
he said.
“Additionally,
the Government is throwing its weight behind initiatives that promote green
living, with a focus on reducing the amount of single-use plastic that ends up
in UK landfills.
“This
is the perfect opportunity for specifiers, school leaders and facilities
managers to recommend or install plumbed in drinking water solutions on their
premises.
“Plumbed-in
drinking water units are vital as they offer a continuous supply of cold,
filtered water on demand, whilst offering a superior taste in comparison to tap
water. They are the perfect location at which to fill up a reusable bottle.”
Heatrae
Sadia offers the SuperChill chilled water dispenser which is available in three
versions, including the SuperChill 30F, the perfect alternative to bottled
water coolers. The product also offers an optional filter accessory and,
supplied with its own spout, can be installed alongside existing taps. As the
SuperChill is plumbed into the mains water supply, it produces a plentiful
source of refreshment and hydration, with a chilled water capacity of up to 30
litres per hour.
