PHS Waterlogic launches new filters to reduce carbon footprint

Drinking water expert, PHS Waterlogic, has launched a new carbon filter and improved its approach to filter replacement during servicing of mains-fed water coolers. This, says PHS Waterlogic, increases recycling and reuse, to minimise environmental impact and reduce carbon footprint.

All Waterlogic water coolers will now be serviced with the new filter systems, with Biocote® for hygiene protection. The new filters have the best quality carbon filtration, exceed all legislative standards and are supplied by one of the largest carbon manufacturers.
Previously, the entire filter unit in mains-fed water coolers would be replaced when serviced.  However, the new filter systems from Waterlogic (CBC and GAC) ensure that the plastic housing with Biocote is retained, cleaned and reused, rather than sent to landfill.  The internal parts are then recycled, including the plastic filter block ends, or the plastic capsule containing the filtration granules. Only the CBC carbon filter block or GAC carbon filtration granules themselves are now replaced and disposed of, dramatically decreasing the amount of material sent to landfill by over 81 per cent and avoiding the unnecessary disposal of plastic parts.

PHS Waterlogic replaces filters on its water coolers twice a year.  The new filtration system means that the plastic housing, which contains Biocote, will be removed, cleaned and recharged with a fresh filter.  Biocote is an anti-microbial solution which is incorporated into the manufacturing process when the plastic parts of the coolers are moulded.  This protection is included in the reusable filter body and recyclable caps.  It inhibits the growth of micro-organisms such as listeria, legionella, MRSA, E coli and salmonella. 

The only element that is entirely renewed each time a cooler is serviced is the carbon filter itself.  Replacement carbon filters are individually packed in sealed aluminium foil bags for total vapour barrier hygiene.

Mains-fed water coolers are already proven to have a much lower environmental impact than their bottled water counterparts:  Figures published by PHS Waterlogic define up to 72 per cent saving on Absolute Carbon Footprint over five years (kgCo2e) when comparing high water consumption (280 litres per month) fulfilled by the mains-fed Waterlogic WL2000 in place of bottled water.  Adding to this existing advantage, the reuse and recycling approach to routine servicing and filter replacement further enhances the opportunity to reduce carbon footprint by swapping to mains-fed, according to PHS Waterlogic.

Commenting on the eco-friendly development, PHS Waterlogic’s managing director, David Matthews explained; “With this new filter and new approach to mains-fed water cooler servicing, we are making several important improvements at once:  The filters themselves are being made of the best grade of carbon for enhanced performance and taste, the plastic parts are being reused or recycled and all other non bio-degradable materials are being recycled.”

David continued, “We aim to lead the market not only in terms of service but also in sustainability and corporate social responsibility.  We deliver not only the best drinking water service in the market, but also innovate to allow our customers to reduce their carbon footprint, reduce environmental impact and to use resources responsibly and efficiently.”