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The Waaleco Lifecycle: Honesty in Every Drop
More Than Just a Sustainable Water Bottle in the UK
We don’t just sell eco-friendly drinkware; we manage its impact. From our BPA-free metal bottles with straws to our plastic-free shipping, we are building a brand rooted in radical transparency.
Engineering an Ethically Made Stainless Steel Water Bottle
Many ask: “Why is a UK brand manufacturing in China?” The answer is quality. We partnered with a specialised facility in Zhejiang because they lead the world in leak-proof straw lid technology and high-performance double-wall vacuum insulation.
The Best Materials: Every Waaleco is a recycled stainless steel flask made from 18/8 food-grade steel.
Carbon-Conscious Freight: To remain an affordable eco-friendly water bottle in the UK, we ship exclusively by sea. This takes longer to reach our Coventry hub, but it reduces our carbon footprint by 80% compared to air freight.
A Water Bottle Recycling Program That Actually Works
We believe in a circular economy. A sustainable water bottle should never end up in a landfill, it should be reusable.
- Repair Over Replace: We sell lids, straws, and silicone sleeves separately. Fix your bottle; don’t replace it.
- The “Dented but Dedicated” Outlet: We sell “imperfect” stock at a discount, ensuring zero waste. It’s the perfect aesthetic desk water bottle for a fraction of the price.
- The Waaleco Take-Back Scheme: When your bottle reaches its end-of-life, send it back to us in Coventry. As a leader in circular drinkware, we ensure the steel is professionally recycled.
Your 99p at Work
We believe sustainability is a journey, not a buzzword. That’s why we’re open about where we are today and where we want to be tomorrow.
- Plastic-Free Hydration: Each Waaleco bottle replaces an estimated 167 plastic bottles per year, helping to cut waste at the source. Ontop of that, Waaleco donates 99p for every bottle sold via our website to support Big Blue Ocean Cleanup, an initiative to help cleanup plastic from our environment.
- Sustainable Packaging: All products are shipped in 100% recyclable packaging.
- Future Goals: We’re working toward carbon-neutral operations, exploring recycled steel, and planning partnerships with UK-based environmental initiatives.
As a Midlands eco-friendly brand, Waaleco is about more than profit. We’re creating the best water bottle for wild swimming, commuting, and daily life without the high markup.
CEO, Waaleco Limited