Sustainability
Sustainability is a beautiful dance between people and the environment, where every small action can lead to positive change. Embracing a sustainable lifestyle means evolving together with our planet, and this journey, while significant, is filled with hope and opportunity. We don’t need to overhaul our lives overnight; instead, we can take small, meaningful steps towards a brighter future. Every moment is an opportunity to make a difference, and the time to start is now.
Water, the source of all life, deserves our respect and care. It’s crucial we use it wisely and protect it from harm. Plastic, while convenient, has become a challenge we must address together. Its impact on our planet is undeniable, but change is within our grasp. Imagine a world where instead of contributing to pollution, we are part of the solution. With each person choosing alternatives to single-use plastic, we are paving the way to healthier oceans. The vision of a world where our oceans thrive with life rather than plastic is not just a dream – it’s a goal we can achieve together.
We focus on three goals:
Goal 6: We want to put accessible drinking water on the agenda.
Goal 12: We are trying to ensure a sustainable production by producing in Europe using durable and sustainable materials.
Goal 14: Our purpose is to protect the oceans from plastic waste. We want to help reach the goal of minimising the pollution from single-use plastic water bottles.
Today millions of reusable Retap Bottles are being used and they replace an even bigger amount of single-use plastic bottles.
We support goal 6, 12 and 14
Leave no one behind
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals aim to achieve a more sustainable future for every-one. The framework of these goals highlights the global need for development. The goals address the challenges related to climate change, poverty, inequality, environmental degradation, peace and justice. To reach the goals, everyone needs to act. Everybody can make small changes in their everyday life in order to make a difference.
Retap is involved in the Global Goals because we care.
A sustainable choice
Retap’s mission is to reduce the consumption of single-use plastic bottles. We believe the most sustainable way to drink water is by refilling reusable drinkware with tap water. By avoiding single-use plastic, we help protect both the environment and people from exposure to chemicals and microplastics.
Strong, durable and lightweight glass
Retap Drinkware is crafted from borosilicate glass, the same durable material used in laboratories and premium cookware. Borosilicate glass is heat-resistant, lightweight, and meets the highest hygienic standards. It is a pure material, free from lead and cadmium, ensuring that it won’t contaminate your water. Additionally, Retap Drinkware is made with up to 30% recycled glass. For added durability, each product is made from a single piece of glass, eliminating edges where bacteria could accumulate.
No-packaging concept
The bottle is the packaging
To live and act as sustainably as possible, Retap follows a no-packaging concept. This means we typically avoid using individual packaging for our products. Instead, we provide FSC®-certified inserts (FSC-N003022) placed inside the Retap Bottle and Retap Carafe, which contain all the necessary product information. This solution helps us reduce waste associated with packaging.
In cases where single packaging is required, we ensure that all our packaging is FSC-certified, supporting the responsible management of the world’s forest resources.
Where are the Retap products made?
Retap’s main office, warehouse, and print facilities are located in Denmark, Europe. To secure a safe and fair production, the Retap Drinkware, flavours, lids, and sleeves are to the furthest extent possible, also produced in Europe. This means that Retap keeps the production nearby to save CO2 and to keep our environmental impact at a minimum.
