Dripl helps businesses avoid plastic for week with free packaging-free drinks

On a global scale, 481.6 billion plastic bottles roll over the counter every year. In Flanders alone, there are no less than 1.2 billion. Each year, the May Plastic Free awareness campaign highlights the impact of that plastic on the environment and public health. The citizens' initiative calls for reducing the use of single-use or disposable plastic during the month of May. With that in mind, the start-up Dripl set up "Dripl on tour. For four weeks, the company is offering its Refill Point with water and flavoured concentrates for free in the workplace.

"Stimulating the business world as well"

Colin Deblonde, co-founder and CEO of Dripl: "A lot of families are joining the action. On the other hand, in many companies the packaging problem is not yet addressed. Too often you still bump into classic drink dispensers or refrigerators full of bottles and cans. Sustainable alternatives do not exist."

Reducing plastic waste in the workplace should also be high on the agenda in companies, Dripl believes. Deblonde: "With 'Dripl on tour' we wanted to give employees the opportunity to unite and contribute in an accessible way."

Tasting the Refillution

In recent weeks, no fewer than 400 interested parties registered their company for the 'Dripl on tour' campaign. The mobilisation was greatest at SBE, Bouwonderneming Christiaens, Visma Yuki and Sonic. "The employees of these four companies can enjoy packaging-free drinks from our Refill Point for free for a week, including an after-work event," says Colin Deblonde.  

Increasing support

The Dripl team has noticed for some time that employees want to change the way their company deals with sustainability goals. "They look for solutions themselves, including for disposable packaging, and bring them to management. So there is already a lot of support, and this action also illustrates that," concludes Colin Deblonde.