The Real Cost of Plastic Water Bottles in the UAE: Your Money and the Planet

How much does bottled water really cost you, and what does it do to the planet? A home water filter costs far less and cuts out the plastic.

Be honest. How many water bottles did your family go through this week? Bottled water feels cheap because you only pay a little each time. But those little bits add up. So a reverse osmosis water purifier gives you clean water at your own tap, and you can stop buying bottles. Let's look at what bottles cost you, and what they cost the earth.

What Does Bottled Water Really Cost You?

You can check this in two minutes. First, write down what you spend on bottled water each month. Then multiply that number by 12.

For example, say you spend AED 150 a month on bottles. That is AED 1,800 a year, and you have nothing to show for it. Next, compare that number with the price of a purifier plus yearly filter changes. For most families, the filter costs a lot less in the long run.

Want to see the numbers for your own home? Ask us for a free quote and we will work it out with you.

What Happens to a Plastic Bottle?

A bottle has a long trip before it gets to your hand:

1. First, companies pump oil and gas out of the ground.
2. Next, factories turn them into small plastic pellets.
3. Then machines melt the pellets and shape them into bottles.
4. After that, workers fill the bottles and truck them to the shops.
5. Finally, you drink the water and throw the bottle away.

However, people recycle only a small part of all plastic. Also, some plastic can't go through recycling at all. On top of that, recycling uses a lot of energy. It only works if people sort their waste and a system collects it.

As a result, many bottles end up in landfills, in the desert or in the sea. Over time, sun and waves break them into tiny bits called microplastics.

How Does Plastic Hurt Sea Life?

Fish, turtles and sea birds often mistake plastic for food. Because of that, their stomachs fill up and they can go hungry or get hurt. Tiny plastic bits can also travel up the food chain. So some of it may end up in the seafood we eat.

What About Your Health?

For one thing, scientists have found tiny bits of plastic in bottled water, in tap water and even inside people's bodies. However, they are still working out what that means for our health.

Some plastics carry chemicals that may affect hormones. But no one has proven that the small amount in drinking water makes people sick. Still, many people would rather cut down on plastic, just to be safe.

How to Save Money and Cut Plastic

• Use a water filter at home: You get clean water from your tap and stop buying bottles.
• Carry a reusable bottle: Fill it before you leave the house.
• Use refill stations: Dubai Can is a campaign that helps people find places to refill their bottles.
• Recycle what's left: Sort your plastic and use the right bin.

Together, these steps cut your bills and your waste.

Our Pick: Aqua Hygiene 8 Stage RO Purifier

Our 8 Stage RO purifier fits under your kitchen sink. First, the water goes through carbon filters, an RO filter and a UV light. Then healthy minerals go back in, so the water tastes fresh. As a result, you get clean water for drinking, tea and cooking, and you have no bottles to carry home or throw away.

We supply and install across Dubai, Sharjah and the other emirates.

Final Thoughts

In short, every bottle you skip saves you a little money and a little plastic. It sounds small, but it adds up over a year. So a filter at home is one of the easiest ways to start.

Need help choosing? Talk to the Aqua Hygiene team or call (971) 56 808 5928. We will help you find the right purifier for your home.