Waiakea Hawaiian Volcanic Water Celebrates Earth Month With Five Years of Industry-Changing Eco-Initiatives

Los Angeles, CA, April 25, 2017 (Newswire.com) - Waiakea Hawaiian Volcanic Water celebrated Earth Day for a fifth year as the only U.S. bottled water brand to be certified CarbonNeutral®. Having maintained a net zero carbon footprint since its inception, the naturally alkaline water brand from Hawaii boasts 100 percent RPET bottles, sustainable sourcing, low emission shipping, and participation in a variety of reforestation and carbon offset programs. 

“Waiakea was built on the principle that every day should be treated like Earth Day,” said Ryan Emmons, founder of Waiakea. “Knowing how common bottled water was and is, and also knowing how damaging it could be to our planet, we set out to find a better way. Since 2012, Waiakea has gone the extra mile not only in our product sourcing and development but also our business practices, all in hopes of setting a new standard within the beverage and packaged consumer industries.” 

"I want Waiakea to act as further proof that it is possible to run a successful business and still care for our planet. Every business decision we make circles back to preserving Hawaii's ecosystem and providing the public with access to great tasting, pure, and naturally alkaline water. As this brand continues to grow, my hope is that our eco-initiatives will grow with it. In the near future, I'd like to see us take a step further by introducing a fully biodegradable end-of-life option for our bottles."

Ryan Emmons, Founder, Waiakea

As a proudly Hawaiian premium bottled water brand, Waiakea is grounded in the practice of mālama i ka ‘āina, which means to “respect and care for the land.” Rather than using conventional plastic bottles, the brand adeptly leverages post-consumer recycled plastic that requires 85 percent less energy to manufacture, 90 percent less water, and reduces carbon emissions by more than 90 percent. Additionally, Waiakea is sustainably sourced using 25 percent geothermal energy at its facility in Hawaii.  

“I want Waiakea to act as further proof that it is possible to run a successful business and still care for our planet,” said Emmons. “Every business decision we make circles back to preserving Hawaii’s ecosystem and providing the public with access to great tasting, pure, and naturally alkaline water. As this brand continues to grow, my hope is that our eco-initiatives will grow with it. In the near future, I’d like to see us take a step further by introducing a fully biodegradable end-of-life option for our bottles.” 

In a world flooded with singular profit companies and corporations, Waiakea adds a refreshing twist in its triple bottom line platform, which focuses on health, social initiatives and, of course, sustainability.  

To learn more or to purchase Waiakea Hawaiian Volcanic Water, please visit http://waiakeasprings.com.  

About Waiakea Hawaiian Volcanic Water 

Waiākea® was founded in Hawai’i in 2012 as the first Hawaiian volcanic water and triple bottom line premium water of its kind, adapting an unparalleled platform of healthy, sustainable, and ethical attributes and initiatives. Waiakea’s mission is to sustainably provide naturally healthy Hawaiian volcanic water with the blessing of indigenous Kapuna and Konohiki, while contributing to and promoting clean water access, conservation, and education for those in need in Hawai’i and throughout the world. Almost five percent of Waiakea's revenue goes toward local community programs and non-profits. Additionally, for every liter bought, Waiakea donates one-month supply of clean water to people in need in Malawi through its clean water projects in partnership with Pump Aid, which have already positively transformed the lives of thousands since 2012.  

Source: Waiakea