What is Ice River Green Bottle Co.?
Ice River Green Bottle Co. is all about keeping spring water tasting great while being super green. They pour a ton of time and energy into making their bottles 100% recycled plastic and 100% recyclable. Seriously, their bottles are made from bottles. When you’re bottling the world’s most precious resource, being green isn’t just a choice — it’s a must.
The Main Benefit: Sustainability at Its Core
Here’s the lowdown on what makes Ice River Green Bottle Co. stand out:
- Named one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for 2023 and 2024.
- First beverage company in North America to buy blue box materials for bottle production.
- Over 5 million pounds of plastic kept out of landfills every year.
- 100% recycled plastic bottles that can be recycled again and again.
- Closed-loop recycling plant that uses no virgin plastic in the process.
- Innovative use of green soda bottles, previously considered unusable.
About Ice River Sustainable Solutions
Ice River Sustainable Solutions is proudly Canadian and focused on a bigger purpose. They bottle natural spring water with eco-friendly packaging designed to divert green soda bottles from landfills. The company’s commitment to finding sustainable solutions led them to develop bottles made entirely from recycled materials — a true game-changer in the beverage industry.
The Unique Bottle Design
Everyone said green soda bottles were unusable… challenge accepted. Ice River Green Bottle Co. found a way to turn those green plastics into 100% recycled water bottles. And it doesn’t stop there — the bottle caps, made from different types of plastic, get upcycled into other products like recycled outdoor furniture. It’s a full-circle approach that redefines what it means to be green.
Closed Loop Recycling: How It Works
They’re the first beverage company in North America with a recycling plant that operates in a closed loop. Here’s the deal: they purchase curbside plastic recycling from across Canada and collect Ontario’s blue box materials to produce their 100% recycled packaging. Then, those bottles get collected and returned to the company over and over again. No virgin plastic enters the process — just pure circular economy magic.
Project Impact: Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Linked
- SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation – Protecting natural spring water quality.
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production – Using 100% recycled materials and promoting recycling.
- SDG 13: Climate Action – Reducing plastic waste and landfill impact.
- SDG 15: Life on Land – Preventing plastic pollution in natural habitats.
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals – Collaborating with communities for recycling initiatives.
Why Function Over Design Matters
Ice River Green Bottle Co. focuses on function over flashy design. Their bottles use less plastic but are functionally perfect — serving their purpose while adding value to a circular economy. Simple packaging that can be recycled again and again means they operate more efficiently and sustainably. It’s a smart, no-nonsense approach to being green.
