Water ATMWater ATMConvenient source of Quality WaterConvenient source of Quality Water

Bottled Water MythBottled Water MythHealthier, safer, tastierHealthier, safer, tastier

Bottled water is 600 times more expensive than tap water

Bottled Water Problem Bottled Water Problem in Hong Kongin Hong Kong

100 tons of plastic (PET) bottles used daily

450-1000 years needed to decompose each plastic bottle

3 landfills are nearly full!

How to decrease How to decrease amount of plastic in amount of plastic in

our landfills?our landfills?Recycle: But only 5% Recycling Rate in HK

Sorting may not equal Recycling

Low Capacity and Number of Recycling Businesses in HK

China decreased import of plastics

Reduce and Reuse: Carry Your Own Bottle

Carry Your Own Water: Carry Your Own Water: But What’s the But What’s the

Problem?Problem?Insufficient Number of Public Water Fountains

Location Hard to Find

Lack of Confidence in water

Government Inaction

Solution:Water ATMSolution:Water ATMConvenient source of Quality WaterConvenient source of Quality Water

HK people on the go: Everyone!

Quality Source: filtered, certified, regularly maintained

Convenient Locations: MTR, 7-11s, Parks

Save $$ and the Environment: Win Win!

Water ATM FeaturesWater ATM FeaturesCompatible with all types of Reusable Bottles

Volume Dispensed (S, M, L)

Hot/Cold

Choice of add-ins: flavors and vitamins

Counter: No. of bottles saved/ refill

Pay with Octopus

GPS Location finder

People on the move need convenient, comfortable and mobile means to

access and carry safe water.