GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024
Water Bottle Consumption Statistics
Water bottle consumption has been steadily increasing year over year, with an average person in the United States consuming around 31 gallons of bottled water per year.
In this post, we highlight alarming statistics surrounding water bottle consumption, shedding light on the significant environmental impact of this everyday item. From the staggering number of plastic bottles used globally to the concerning rates of recycling, these facts prompt reflection on our consumption habits and the urgent need for sustainable alternatives.
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"About 576 water bottles are used per person annually in Europe."
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"The average American uses 167 disposable water bottles annually, but only recycles 38."
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"In 2018, 70% of all soft drinks (including water) sold globally were in plastic bottles."
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"In 2019, consumption of bottled water in the U.S. reached 43.7 gallons per capita."
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"Globally, humans buy 1 million plastic bottles per minute."
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"In 1990, average per capita bottled water consumption in the U.S. was 5.7 gallons."
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"73% of beach litter worldwide is plastic, including bottles, of which water bottles form a huge part."
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"In 2017, total bottled water consumption in the U.S. reached 13.7 billion gallons."
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"In 2020, Japan had the third highest per capita consumption of bottled water in the world at 121 liters."
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"In 2019, the bottled water market in the US was worth $18.5 billion."
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"In Western Europe, annual per capita consumption of bottled water reached 114 liters in 2016."
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"It takes 3 liters of water to produce 1 liter of bottled water."
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"Nearly 40% of all bottled water sold around the world is simply bottled tap water."
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"Plastic water bottles account for 1.5 million tons of plastic waste per year."
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"More than 480 billion plastic drinking bottles were sold in 2016 across the world - a figure that's expected to increase 20% by 2021."
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"It takes 1,000 years for plastic bottles to biodegrade."
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"Americans throw out 35 billion plastic water bottles each year."
Jannik Lindner
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