it has been proven that Drinking tap water may be even healthier than bottled water. However, its taste is not always very pleasing to the palate, so it is in millions of households. Bottle and pitcher purchases continue for quenching thirst and even cooking. This means an additional expense to the home economy, but above all, it means an enormous production of plastic waste.
Experts warn that tap water doesn’t need to be filtered for health reasons, so the main benefit of filtration systems is better taste, no use of plastic containers and less pollution they create.
Although there are several types of purifiers, one of the most popular filter jugsis increasingly used at home and marketed by various brands. Inside is a normal and current jug. It has a built-in filter that removes impurities, chlorine and scale from tap water.
This filter, which contains a granular material that traps these substances, should be replaced once in a while (once-two months) and since the price of each filter is very low, very attractive system to save money on everyday purchases. In a nutshell, it represents the final goodbye to the cumbersome and increasingly expensive bottles that have to be moved from the store to the house every day and then create waste, also taking up space and not always clear whether they will run out. . appropriately recycled.
under 25 euros
Some of the companies that sell filter jugs include: Brita, BWT, Cecotec, Aqua Optima or Philips. The latter is one of the largest, with up to 3 liters (and still fits in the fridge), but the famous Brita also stands out (2.4 liters, more manageable). While all these models usually have a price that does not reach 25 euros, filters are usually worth 3 or 4 euros per unit and is usually sold in multi-unit packs. Calculations show that savings are indisputable.
Although they usually last for a month or more, filters can last even longer depending on the model. The company Brita has now launched the Maxtra Pro filter as it can filter up to 150 liters per unit. It also has the “Lime Expert” version of the same appliance and is ideal for preparing hot drinks, cooking and protecting electrical appliances.
Clare López-Wright, managing director of this company in Spain and Portugal, points out: One liter of filtered water in Brita jugs “produces up to 25 times less CO2 than a liter of bottled water.”. “Our primary goal from the start has been to tackle single-use plastics. Thanks to our water optimization systems, we can save up to 4,000 million bottles per year“, To add.
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