Sustainably MadeBetter®
Our Commitment
As a company that depends on the health of our natural resources, we take responsibility for helping protect them. Our commitment begins by helping conserve the springs where we source our water. It continues with our efforts to reduce waste with responsibly packaged bottles that can be recycled* and, in some cases, bottles that have been made from 100% recycled materials. And ultimately, we're committed to supporting our local communities.
* Excludes cap and label. Recycling may not be available in all areas.
Aluminum Bottle
1% for the Planet Partner
The new Poland Spring aluminum bottle is an expression of our commitment to sustainable practices that honor the beauty and legacy of the Northeast. By choosing this bottle, 1% of sales will be donated to help conserve Maine’s natural resources.
Recycling Matters
Our bottles are designed to be recyclable, and are made with labels designed to reduce contamination in the recycling stream by peeling off more easily during the recycling process. Approximately 30% of PET bottle plastic is recycled in the U.S. Together, we can increase this number. The more plastic you recycle, the more plastic we can use to create new recycled* bottles. The result? Less plastic waste is generated.
*Excludes cap and label. Recycling may not be available in all areas.
Caring for Our Water
Poland Spring® is responsibly sourced water from natural springs that formed centuries ago. We lead the industry in our commitment to monitoring and protecting water sources so we can enjoy them for generations to come.
It all adds up to one thing: we want to make sure our springs and surrounding areas are responsibly managed — so you’ll always get high quality water delivered to you.
Community Involvement
The Ecology School
Poland Spring works with a number of local community partners. One that we are especially proud of is The Ecology School located in Saco, Maine. Their mission is to inspire stewardship and connection to the natural world through experiential learning. We've recently partnered with them to sponsor their new Teacher Insitute.
Efforts to Recycle Plastic: In 2018, approximately 29.1% of PET bottles & jars were recycled across the United States. Recycling rates of PET vary across regions and recycling programs with bottle deposit return systems achieving the highest recycling rates up to 2.5 times the national average. Existing forms of mechanical recycling diminish the quality of plastic with each recycling attempt, although work is being done to try to find ways in which recycling might restore this quality.
