Sustainability

Our spring waters only come from sustainable, natural and renewable sources.

Our core purpose is to provide healthy hydration in an environmentally sustainable way.

A forward-thinking approach to packaging sustainability

Much work at ISHKA Irish Spring Water goes into thinking about the packaging we use for our water. We have chosen PET because it is still the most environmentally sustainable option.

We are committed to minimising our environmental impact through a range of initiatives, including rPET and lightweighting.

  • All our bottles are 100% recyclable.
  • Lightweight BPA-free plastics are used, convenient and recyclable.
  • Our PET bottles are blown on-site, reducing additional road miles.

We were also the first Irish spring water brand to introduce a 100% recycled PET bottle.

Illustration showing the process of Ishka's Closed Loop bottle-to-bottle recycling system
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Sustainable development is how we must live today if we want a better tomorrow by meeting present needs without compromising the chances of future generations to meet their needs. Ishka Irish Spring Water supports the UNs Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Aligning with the SDGs helps Ishka Irish Spring Water meet stakeholder expectations while advancing sustainability across our operations and supply chain.

Tethered Caps

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  • We are the first bottled water company in Ireland to introduce tethered caps, three years ahead of EU Directive. Read More >

  • We are determined to do all we can as a business to drive the necessary change in consumer behaviour to help solve our global waste problem and protect marine life.

Energy Efficiency

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  • Our central location contributes to minimising road miles and lower CO2 emissions.

  • Our facility is one of the most modern facilities of its kind, where product and production innovation is a constant.

Sustainable Production

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  • As part of our commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility, Ishka Irish Spring Water have installed solar panels.

  • By investing in solar energy, we aim to reduce our carbon footprint, lower energy costs and minimise our reliance on non-renewable resources

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Committed to Transparency & Awareness

At ISHKA Irish Spring Water, we believe that sustainability starts from within. That’s why we’ve implemented a clear communication strategy to keep our team fully informed and engaged with the EcoVadis assessment programme. By empowering our staff with knowledge and resources, we ensure that every step we take towards environmental and social responsibility is understood, supported, and celebrated across our organisation.

In addition, ISHKA Irish Spring Water is part of the following initiatives:

Re-Turn

Ishka Irish Spring Water’s embrace of Ireland’s national Re‑Turn Deposit Return Scheme is a major step forward in sustainability, turning something as simple as returning a bottle into a direct, positive impact for communities and the planet.

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Team Green

An initiative launched in 2018 to help Ireland increase recycling rates for packaging waste.

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Repak

Ireland’s leading not for profit environmental organisation leading the recycling and sustainability of Ireland’s packaging waste. As members, we help fund household recycling bins, bottle banks and recycling centres nationwide, helping Ireland achieve its recycling targets and protecting our environment.

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Community

Support for local community programmes is focused on promoting healthy hydration, recycling and sustainable transport initiatives.

Ishka water bottle with two women exercising, Fit4Life sponsor with Athletics Ireland
Ishka water bottle with Pure Hydration slogan supporting the Great Pink Run
Ishka Irish Spring Water, official hydration partner of KBC Dublin Marathon 2019
Participants at the Great Pink Run sponsored by Ishka water
Three Ishka water bottles with Limerick GAA crest, official hydration partner banner
Ishka official hydration partner at Great Limerick Run with smiling runners at finish line
Ishka water bottle with runners on track, official hydration partner of Athletics Ireland
100% recyclable eco-friendly packaging icon

Because we love the environment, we’re proud to say that every single Ishka Irish Spring Water bottle can be recycled.

We know that people who love Ishka Irish Spring Water are committed to recycling at home. Please help us by recycling more when you’re out and about.