Revolutionise Your Hydration: Ditch Plastic Bottles for a Carbonator!
A carbonator, also known as a soda maker, offers a range of benefits that make it an appealing addition to any kitchen. These devices are designed to carbonate water and create fizzy beverages on demand. Their advantages extend beyond simply enjoying a refreshing drink. Here are some of the key benefits of a carbonator:
- Reduction in Plastic Waste
One of the most significant advantages of a carbonator is its contribution to environmental sustainability. By making your own carbonated beverages at home, you reduce the need to purchase bottled fizzy drinks, which often come in single-use plastic bottles. This leads to a substantial reduction in plastic waste, promoting a more eco-friendly lifestyle. As an example we used to buy 12 500ml bottles a week of fizzy water, there’s a nice feeling reducing over 600 plastic bottles a year in our household!
- Cost savings
While the initial investment in a carbonation machine and CO2 canisters may seem higher, the long-term cost savings can be substantial. Homemade carbonated water is more affordable or around the same cost to buying bottled fizzy drinks. The cost per litre decreases significantly over time. This is especially true if you start adding flavours to the mix. We priced up our 6 x 500ml bottles times 2 packs compared to buying the CO2 canisters and found it cost to be minimal. This is a very small price to pay for removing over 600 bottles per year from the environment. As soon as you start adding flavours to the carbonated water the home solution wins hands down.
- Customisation
As mentioned above, carbonators offer the flexibility to customise your beverages to suit your preferences. You can control the level of carbonation, experiment with different flavours, add natural fruit infusions, or even create your own syrups. This customisation allows you to tailor your drinks to your taste, making every sip a personalized delight.
- Convenience
Having a carbonator at home provides the convenience of instantly carbonating water whenever you want it. No more last-minute runs to the store or carrying heavy bottles. You can enjoy fizzy water or sodas at the touch of a button, any time of day or night!
- Space Savings
Carbonation machines are generally compact and don’t require much storage space. They can be a practical addition to smaller kitchens or homes with limited storage capacity. These days the design of some carbonators are like a piece of art on the counter top.
- Reduced Carbon Footprint
By avoiding the transportation and manufacturing associated with bottled drinks, using a carbonator can reduce your carbon footprint and contribute to a more sustainable and eco-conscious lifestyle. Like most fizzy drinks the Co2 is by product from other manufacturing processes.
Conclusion
A carbonator offers a range of benefits, from environmental advantages such as reducing plastic waste to financial savings. The ability to create personalised, healthy, and convenient fizzy beverages. It’s a versatile and an eco-friendly kitchen appliance that not only enhances your daily life but also contributes to a more sustainable and environmentally responsible future.
We use the Aarke carbonator bought due to the stylish aesthetic and build quality.
Aarke is a Swedish design company founded in 2013 by two experienced industrial designers and friends – Jonas Groth and Carl Ljungh. The Aarke Carbonator 3 is designed from the inside out to be the slimmest sparkling water maker. It uses a reusable PE bottle which needs replacing every year. We’ve have had one of these for a number of years and have never had an issue. It’s compatible with most of the mainstream refill bottles which work out good value for money.
Money no object, then take a look at the The Carbonator Pro this is made of high-quality materials. It’s slightly bigger than the Carbonator and has a sliding cover on the front that encapsulates the glass bottle for safety. The big benefit is that it removes the use of plastic bottles.
We also love the look of this Philips GoZero Soda maker. This Carbonator has a stainless steel water bottle Replacing PET(polyethylene terephthalate) carbonating bottles that need to be replaced regularly can be used for many years, again helping further to reduce plastic waste.
Let us know in the comments below which is your favourite.
