How much water to drink a day, and how much at work?
EFSA counts 2 to 2.5 litres a day, food included. At the office, that comes down to 0.5 to 1 litre per person. What that assumption does to your budget.
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Packaging & recycling
Recycling a 10-litre water pack: box, bag and tap
The box of a 10-litre pack goes with paper and cardboard, the empty bag with its tap goes in PMD. Five steps, the 8-litre rule and the sorting obligation per region.
Packs & costs
Water cooler rental: price per month and per litre
Renting an office water cooler costs 18.50 to 62.23 euro a month. What the rent covers, what comes on top, contract terms and the price per litre for ten colleagues.
Mineral water quality
Tap water or bottled water at the office: cost per litre
Tap water or bottled water for your team? Controls, composition and cost per litre for ten employees: kitchen tap, mains-fed cooler or SPA Reine in packs.
Practical use
Cleaning an office water cooler: steps, timing, cost
How to clean an office water cooler in Belgium: drip tray and tap every week, filter and sanitisation by the technician at least once a year. Steps, time and cost per litre.
Hydration at work
Drinking water at work: is your employer obliged?
Yes, a Belgian employer must provide drinking water. Tap water is enough, and in heat free refreshing drinks are added. Rules, WBGT thresholds and litres.
Choosing a water cooler
Mains-fed water cooler or packs: the cost per litre
Plumbed-in water cooler or SPA Fountain with 10-litre packs? Monthly price, cost per litre with the maths, installation, sparkling water and packaging.