Major reduction

The R&A continued its efforts to play a lead role in tackling single-use plastic bottles at The 150th Open played at St Andrews, Scotland. Bluewater hydration stations dispensed a massive 76,869 liters of water during the event, equivalent to 153,738 16.9-ounce plastic bottles. 

 

"We want to thank The R&A, the organizers of The Open, for taking the lead in providing hydration solutions that end the need for an event to sell plastic bottles of water, and the fans who made the choice to support the planet by purchasing a sustainable Bluewater bottle to replace throwaway plastic bottles," Bluewater founder and CEO Bengt Rittri said.  

 

Rittri noted the 150th anniversary edition of The Open had attracted around 290,000 fans whose hydration requirements were met despite warmer than average weather conditions. 

 

A highlight was a 17 ½-yard Bluewater "Wall of Water" housing 12 in-line water dispensers and two 55-inch high-bright outdoor television screens broadcasting key content. The mega water station alone dispensed a staggering 19,229 liters of water, equal to 38,458 16.9-ounce plastic water bottles.