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Water ATM Convenient source of Quality Water

Bottled Water Myth Healthier, safer, tastier Bottled Water Myth Healthier, safer, tastier Bottled water is 600 times more expensive than tap water

Bottled Water Problem in Hong Kong 100 tons of plastic (PET) bottles used daily years needed to decompose each plastic bottle 3 landfills are nearly full!

How to decrease amount of plastic in 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: But What’s the Problem? Insufficient Number of Public Water Fountains Location Hard to Find Lack of Confidence in water Government Inaction

Solution:Water ATM Convenient 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 Features Compatible 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.