Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has revealed he wants to roll out a network of water fountains throughout London in an effort to cut plastic waste.
The move would build on the "Refill" scheme launched in Bristol. Using an app, users can locate businesses who are happy to allow people to refill their resuable water bottles.
The ambition for water fountains to be provided in the city is one backed by TV chef Jamie Oliver, who praised fountains as greener alternatives to sugary drinks.
Michael Gove has also indicated that increasing access to drinking fountains is being considered as part of the Government's response to plastic pollution.
Cedrec's take
Free drinking fountains could have a huge impact on reducing plastic pollution but it could also make an impact on the dietary choices of the public.
Providing these drinking stations is a great idea, as is the "Refill" scheme from Bristol. Approximately 1,000,000 plastic bottles are purchased every minute and estimates state that not even half are collected for recycling.
By reusing water bottles, or indeed replacing them with more long-lasting bottles, a massive reduction could be so easily achieved.
