kg CO2/yr + plastic bottles avoided

Filter Once, Not Forever: 24 Home Water Systems That Eliminate Bottled Water

The average American buys around 156 single-use water bottles a year. Switching to home filtration eliminates almost all of that footprint - roughly 14-17 kg CO2e and 7.3 kg of plastic per person, per year. Every system below is tied to peer-reviewed data, with the formula shown on the page.

  • LCA quality: HIGH. Gleick & Cooley (2009) shows bottled water needs up to 2,000x the energy of tap; the 2025 PET LCA confirms 0.0925 kg CO2e/bottle.
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  • Commercial intent: VERY HIGH. "Best water filter" is one of the highest-CPC home/eco categories, and pairs with a "plastic bottles consumed" live counter.

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Our Method

Every number here is verifiable

We don't publish a figure we can't show our work for. Here's exactly how the impact metric on each product is calculated.

Baseline (the harmful counterpart)

Single-use PET bottled water at the US average of 156 bottles/person/yr: ~14.4 kg CO2e/yr from production (156 x 0.0925), ~17 kg with transport, and ~7.3 kg plastic/yr (156 x 0.047 kg).

Alternative (the swap)

Filtered tap water. A standard pitcher cartridge filters 150-200L, replacing ~300-400 single-use 500ml bottles; cartridge manufacturing is a small fraction of the displaced plastic.

FormulaCO2 saved = (bottles_avoided/yr x 0.0925 kg CO2e) - (filter_cartridges/yr x EF_cartridge); plastic = bottles_avoided x 0.047 kg/bottle
Assumptions

US average 156 bottles/yr; 500ml PET bottle (EF 0.0925 kg CO2e, 0.047 kg plastic); tap water source; cartridge offset ~0.05-0.10 kg CO2e (MEDIUM confidence); excludes in-use water.

Confidence

HIGH for CO2 and plastic savings (Gleick & Cooley 2009 + 2025 PET LCA). MEDIUM for the per-cartridge manufacturing offset (limited independent LCA per cartridge type - flagged on-page).

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#1Highest Commission
Epic Water Filters$79

Epic Pure Pitcher (10-cup)

Replaces Bottled water

15.5 kgCO₂ saved/yr · ~14-17 kg; cartridge offset MEDIUM confidence
7.3 kg plastic/yr156 items/yr avoided
High confidence
How we calculated this
FormulaCO2 saved = (bottles_avoided/yr x 0.0925 kg CO2e) - (filter_cartridges/yr x EF_cartridge); plastic = bottles_avoided x 0.047 kg/bottle
Assumptions

US average 156 bottles/yr; 500ml PET bottle (EF 0.0925 kg CO2e, 0.047 kg plastic); tap water source; cartridge offset ~0.05-0.10 kg CO2e (MEDIUM confidence); excludes in-use water.

Source

Gleick & Cooley (2009), Environmental Research Letters 4(1):014009; 2025 PET LCA (ScienceDirect S001393512502465X); IBWA/Statista (156 bottles/person/yr).

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#2
Epic Water Filters$79

Epic Nano Pitcher (well water)

Replaces Bottled water + travel single-use

15.5 kgCO₂ saved/yr · ~14-17 kg; cartridge offset MEDIUM confidence
7.3 kg plastic/yr156 items/yr avoided
High confidence
How we calculated this
FormulaCO2 saved = (bottles_avoided/yr x 0.0925 kg CO2e) - (filter_cartridges/yr x EF_cartridge); plastic = bottles_avoided x 0.047 kg/bottle
Assumptions

US average 156 bottles/yr; 500ml PET bottle (EF 0.0925 kg CO2e, 0.047 kg plastic); tap water source; cartridge offset ~0.05-0.10 kg CO2e (MEDIUM confidence); excludes in-use water.

Source

Gleick & Cooley (2009), Environmental Research Letters 4(1):014009; 2025 PET LCA (ScienceDirect S001393512502465X); IBWA/Statista (156 bottles/person/yr).

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#3
Epic Water Filters$130–$170

Smart Shield Under-Sink

Replaces Bottled water (household)

15.5 kgCO₂ saved/yr · ~14-17 kg; cartridge offset MEDIUM confidence
7.3 kg plastic/yr156 items/yr avoided
High confidence
How we calculated this
FormulaCO2 saved = (bottles_avoided/yr x 0.0925 kg CO2e) - (filter_cartridges/yr x EF_cartridge); plastic = bottles_avoided x 0.047 kg/bottle
Assumptions

US average 156 bottles/yr; 500ml PET bottle (EF 0.0925 kg CO2e, 0.047 kg plastic); tap water source; cartridge offset ~0.05-0.10 kg CO2e (MEDIUM confidence); excludes in-use water.

Source

Gleick & Cooley (2009), Environmental Research Letters 4(1):014009; 2025 PET LCA (ScienceDirect S001393512502465X); IBWA/Statista (156 bottles/person/yr).

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#4
Epic Water Filters$35–$45

Epic Pure Water Bottle (integrated)

Replaces Single-use PET on the go

15.5 kgCO₂ saved/yr · ~14-17 kg; cartridge offset MEDIUM confidence
7.3 kg plastic/yr156 items/yr avoided
High confidence
How we calculated this
FormulaCO2 saved = (bottles_avoided/yr x 0.0925 kg CO2e) - (filter_cartridges/yr x EF_cartridge); plastic = bottles_avoided x 0.047 kg/bottle
Assumptions

US average 156 bottles/yr; 500ml PET bottle (EF 0.0925 kg CO2e, 0.047 kg plastic); tap water source; cartridge offset ~0.05-0.10 kg CO2e (MEDIUM confidence); excludes in-use water.

Source

Gleick & Cooley (2009), Environmental Research Letters 4(1):014009; 2025 PET LCA (ScienceDirect S001393512502465X); IBWA/Statista (156 bottles/person/yr).

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#5
Clearly Filtered$90

Clearly Filtered Pitcher

Replaces Bottled water; 365+ contaminants

15.5 kgCO₂ saved/yr · ~14-17 kg; cartridge offset MEDIUM confidence
7.3 kg plastic/yr156 items/yr avoided
High confidence
How we calculated this
FormulaCO2 saved = (bottles_avoided/yr x 0.0925 kg CO2e) - (filter_cartridges/yr x EF_cartridge); plastic = bottles_avoided x 0.047 kg/bottle
Assumptions

US average 156 bottles/yr; 500ml PET bottle (EF 0.0925 kg CO2e, 0.047 kg plastic); tap water source; cartridge offset ~0.05-0.10 kg CO2e (MEDIUM confidence); excludes in-use water.

Source

Gleick & Cooley (2009), Environmental Research Letters 4(1):014009; 2025 PET LCA (ScienceDirect S001393512502465X); IBWA/Statista (156 bottles/person/yr).

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#6
Clearly Filtered$180–$220

Clearly Filtered Under-Sink

Replaces Bottled water

15.5 kgCO₂ saved/yr · ~14-17 kg; cartridge offset MEDIUM confidence
7.3 kg plastic/yr156 items/yr avoided
High confidence
How we calculated this
FormulaCO2 saved = (bottles_avoided/yr x 0.0925 kg CO2e) - (filter_cartridges/yr x EF_cartridge); plastic = bottles_avoided x 0.047 kg/bottle
Assumptions

US average 156 bottles/yr; 500ml PET bottle (EF 0.0925 kg CO2e, 0.047 kg plastic); tap water source; cartridge offset ~0.05-0.10 kg CO2e (MEDIUM confidence); excludes in-use water.

Source

Gleick & Cooley (2009), Environmental Research Letters 4(1):014009; 2025 PET LCA (ScienceDirect S001393512502465X); IBWA/Statista (156 bottles/person/yr).

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#7
Clearly Filtered$35–$50

Clearly Filtered Water Bottle

Replaces Single-use PET on the go

15.5 kgCO₂ saved/yr · ~14-17 kg; cartridge offset MEDIUM confidence
7.3 kg plastic/yr156 items/yr avoided
High confidence
How we calculated this
FormulaCO2 saved = (bottles_avoided/yr x 0.0925 kg CO2e) - (filter_cartridges/yr x EF_cartridge); plastic = bottles_avoided x 0.047 kg/bottle
Assumptions

US average 156 bottles/yr; 500ml PET bottle (EF 0.0925 kg CO2e, 0.047 kg plastic); tap water source; cartridge offset ~0.05-0.10 kg CO2e (MEDIUM confidence); excludes in-use water.

Source

Gleick & Cooley (2009), Environmental Research Letters 4(1):014009; 2025 PET LCA (ScienceDirect S001393512502465X); IBWA/Statista (156 bottles/person/yr).

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#8
Waterdrop$180–$250

Waterdrop D6 Countertop RO

Replaces Bottled water

15.5 kgCO₂ saved/yr · ~14-17 kg; cartridge offset MEDIUM confidence
7.3 kg plastic/yr156 items/yr avoided
High confidence
How we calculated this
FormulaCO2 saved = (bottles_avoided/yr x 0.0925 kg CO2e) - (filter_cartridges/yr x EF_cartridge); plastic = bottles_avoided x 0.047 kg/bottle
Assumptions

US average 156 bottles/yr; 500ml PET bottle (EF 0.0925 kg CO2e, 0.047 kg plastic); tap water source; cartridge offset ~0.05-0.10 kg CO2e (MEDIUM confidence); excludes in-use water.

Source

Gleick & Cooley (2009), Environmental Research Letters 4(1):014009; 2025 PET LCA (ScienceDirect S001393512502465X); IBWA/Statista (156 bottles/person/yr).

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#9
Waterdrop$300–$400

Waterdrop G3 P800 Tankless RO

Replaces Bottled water; near-zero wastewater

15.5 kgCO₂ saved/yr · ~14-17 kg; cartridge offset MEDIUM confidence
7.3 kg plastic/yr156 items/yr avoided
High confidence
How we calculated this
FormulaCO2 saved = (bottles_avoided/yr x 0.0925 kg CO2e) - (filter_cartridges/yr x EF_cartridge); plastic = bottles_avoided x 0.047 kg/bottle
Assumptions

US average 156 bottles/yr; 500ml PET bottle (EF 0.0925 kg CO2e, 0.047 kg plastic); tap water source; cartridge offset ~0.05-0.10 kg CO2e (MEDIUM confidence); excludes in-use water.

Source

Gleick & Cooley (2009), Environmental Research Letters 4(1):014009; 2025 PET LCA (ScienceDirect S001393512502465X); IBWA/Statista (156 bottles/person/yr).

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#10
Waterdrop$40–$60

Waterdrop Pitcher

Replaces Bottled water

15.5 kgCO₂ saved/yr · ~14-17 kg; cartridge offset MEDIUM confidence
7.3 kg plastic/yr156 items/yr avoided
High confidence
How we calculated this
FormulaCO2 saved = (bottles_avoided/yr x 0.0925 kg CO2e) - (filter_cartridges/yr x EF_cartridge); plastic = bottles_avoided x 0.047 kg/bottle
Assumptions

US average 156 bottles/yr; 500ml PET bottle (EF 0.0925 kg CO2e, 0.047 kg plastic); tap water source; cartridge offset ~0.05-0.10 kg CO2e (MEDIUM confidence); excludes in-use water.

Source

Gleick & Cooley (2009), Environmental Research Letters 4(1):014009; 2025 PET LCA (ScienceDirect S001393512502465X); IBWA/Statista (156 bottles/person/yr).

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#11
Aquasana$99–$150

Clean Water Machine (countertop)

Replaces Bottled water

15.5 kgCO₂ saved/yr · ~14-17 kg; cartridge offset MEDIUM confidence
7.3 kg plastic/yr156 items/yr avoided
High confidence
How we calculated this
FormulaCO2 saved = (bottles_avoided/yr x 0.0925 kg CO2e) - (filter_cartridges/yr x EF_cartridge); plastic = bottles_avoided x 0.047 kg/bottle
Assumptions

US average 156 bottles/yr; 500ml PET bottle (EF 0.0925 kg CO2e, 0.047 kg plastic); tap water source; cartridge offset ~0.05-0.10 kg CO2e (MEDIUM confidence); excludes in-use water.

Source

Gleick & Cooley (2009), Environmental Research Letters 4(1):014009; 2025 PET LCA (ScienceDirect S001393512502465X); IBWA/Statista (156 bottles/person/yr).

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#12
Aquasana$80–$130

3-Stage Under-Sink Filter

Replaces Bottled water

15.5 kgCO₂ saved/yr · ~14-17 kg; cartridge offset MEDIUM confidence
7.3 kg plastic/yr156 items/yr avoided
High confidence
How we calculated this
FormulaCO2 saved = (bottles_avoided/yr x 0.0925 kg CO2e) - (filter_cartridges/yr x EF_cartridge); plastic = bottles_avoided x 0.047 kg/bottle
Assumptions

US average 156 bottles/yr; 500ml PET bottle (EF 0.0925 kg CO2e, 0.047 kg plastic); tap water source; cartridge offset ~0.05-0.10 kg CO2e (MEDIUM confidence); excludes in-use water.

Source

Gleick & Cooley (2009), Environmental Research Letters 4(1):014009; 2025 PET LCA (ScienceDirect S001393512502465X); IBWA/Statista (156 bottles/person/yr).

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#13
Aquasana$600–$1000

Whole Home Filter CF1

Replaces Bottled water across all taps

15.5 kgCO₂ saved/yr · ~14-17 kg per person; whole-household coverage
7.3 kg plastic/yr156 items/yr avoided
High confidence
How we calculated this
FormulaCO2 saved = (bottles_avoided/yr x 0.0925 kg CO2e) - (filter_cartridges/yr x EF_cartridge); plastic = bottles_avoided x 0.047 kg/bottle
Assumptions

US average 156 bottles/yr; 500ml PET bottle (EF 0.0925 kg CO2e, 0.047 kg plastic); tap water source; cartridge offset ~0.05-0.10 kg CO2e (MEDIUM confidence); excludes in-use water.

Source

Gleick & Cooley (2009), Environmental Research Letters 4(1):014009; 2025 PET LCA (ScienceDirect S001393512502465X); IBWA/Statista (156 bottles/person/yr).

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#14
LARQ$138

Pitcher PureVis (self-purifying)

Replaces Bottled water

15.5 kgCO₂ saved/yr · ~14-17 kg; cartridge offset MEDIUM confidence
7.3 kg plastic/yr156 items/yr avoided
High confidence
How we calculated this
FormulaCO2 saved = (bottles_avoided/yr x 0.0925 kg CO2e) - (filter_cartridges/yr x EF_cartridge); plastic = bottles_avoided x 0.047 kg/bottle
Assumptions

US average 156 bottles/yr; 500ml PET bottle (EF 0.0925 kg CO2e, 0.047 kg plastic); tap water source; cartridge offset ~0.05-0.10 kg CO2e (MEDIUM confidence); excludes in-use water.

Source

Gleick & Cooley (2009), Environmental Research Letters 4(1):014009; 2025 PET LCA (ScienceDirect S001393512502465X); IBWA/Statista (156 bottles/person/yr).

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#15
LARQ$58–$95

Bottle Filtered (integrated)

Replaces Single-use PET on the go

15.5 kgCO₂ saved/yr · ~14-17 kg; cartridge offset MEDIUM confidence
7.3 kg plastic/yr156 items/yr avoided
High confidence
How we calculated this
FormulaCO2 saved = (bottles_avoided/yr x 0.0925 kg CO2e) - (filter_cartridges/yr x EF_cartridge); plastic = bottles_avoided x 0.047 kg/bottle
Assumptions

US average 156 bottles/yr; 500ml PET bottle (EF 0.0925 kg CO2e, 0.047 kg plastic); tap water source; cartridge offset ~0.05-0.10 kg CO2e (MEDIUM confidence); excludes in-use water.

Source

Gleick & Cooley (2009), Environmental Research Letters 4(1):014009; 2025 PET LCA (ScienceDirect S001393512502465X); IBWA/Statista (156 bottles/person/yr).

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#16
LifeStraw$45–$50

Home Dispenser (gravity)

Replaces Bottled water; 1 sold = 1yr clean water donated

15.5 kgCO₂ saved/yr · ~14-17 kg; cartridge offset MEDIUM confidence
7.3 kg plastic/yr156 items/yr avoided
High confidence
How we calculated this
FormulaCO2 saved = (bottles_avoided/yr x 0.0925 kg CO2e) - (filter_cartridges/yr x EF_cartridge); plastic = bottles_avoided x 0.047 kg/bottle
Assumptions

US average 156 bottles/yr; 500ml PET bottle (EF 0.0925 kg CO2e, 0.047 kg plastic); tap water source; cartridge offset ~0.05-0.10 kg CO2e (MEDIUM confidence); excludes in-use water.

Source

Gleick & Cooley (2009), Environmental Research Letters 4(1):014009; 2025 PET LCA (ScienceDirect S001393512502465X); IBWA/Statista (156 bottles/person/yr).

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#17
LifeStraw$35–$45

Go Bottle (integrated filter)

Replaces Single-use plastic bottles on the go

15.5 kgCO₂ saved/yr · ~14-17 kg; cartridge offset MEDIUM confidence
7.3 kg plastic/yr156 items/yr avoided
High confidence
How we calculated this
FormulaCO2 saved = (bottles_avoided/yr x 0.0925 kg CO2e) - (filter_cartridges/yr x EF_cartridge); plastic = bottles_avoided x 0.047 kg/bottle
Assumptions

US average 156 bottles/yr; 500ml PET bottle (EF 0.0925 kg CO2e, 0.047 kg plastic); tap water source; cartridge offset ~0.05-0.10 kg CO2e (MEDIUM confidence); excludes in-use water.

Source

Gleick & Cooley (2009), Environmental Research Letters 4(1):014009; 2025 PET LCA (ScienceDirect S001393512502465X); IBWA/Statista (156 bottles/person/yr).

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#18
LifeStraw$25–$35

Peak Series Squeeze

Replaces Single-use bottles (outdoor/travel)

15.5 kgCO₂ saved/yr · ~14-17 kg; cartridge offset MEDIUM confidence
7.3 kg plastic/yr156 items/yr avoided
High confidence
How we calculated this
FormulaCO2 saved = (bottles_avoided/yr x 0.0925 kg CO2e) - (filter_cartridges/yr x EF_cartridge); plastic = bottles_avoided x 0.047 kg/bottle
Assumptions

US average 156 bottles/yr; 500ml PET bottle (EF 0.0925 kg CO2e, 0.047 kg plastic); tap water source; cartridge offset ~0.05-0.10 kg CO2e (MEDIUM confidence); excludes in-use water.

Source

Gleick & Cooley (2009), Environmental Research Letters 4(1):014009; 2025 PET LCA (ScienceDirect S001393512502465X); IBWA/Statista (156 bottles/person/yr).

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#19
Waterdrop$25–$50

Replacement Filters (3-pack, subscription)

Replaces Ongoing bottled water

15.5 kgCO₂ saved/yr · sustains the savings; cartridge offset MEDIUM
7.3 kg plastic/yr156 items/yr avoided
Medium confidence
How we calculated this
FormulaCO2 saved = (bottles_avoided/yr x 0.0925 kg CO2e) - (filter_cartridges/yr x EF_cartridge); plastic = bottles_avoided x 0.047 kg/bottle
Assumptions

US average 156 bottles/yr; 500ml PET bottle (EF 0.0925 kg CO2e, 0.047 kg plastic); tap water source; cartridge offset ~0.05-0.10 kg CO2e (MEDIUM confidence); excludes in-use water.

Source

Gleick & Cooley (2009), Environmental Research Letters 4(1):014009; 2025 PET LCA (ScienceDirect S001393512502465X); IBWA/Statista (156 bottles/person/yr).

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#20
Aquasana$60–$100

Shower Filter

Replaces Bottled water habits + chlorine exposure

15.5 kgCO₂ saved/yr · directional; complementary filtration
7.3 kg plastic/yr156 items/yr avoided
Medium confidence
How we calculated this
FormulaCO2 saved = (bottles_avoided/yr x 0.0925 kg CO2e) - (filter_cartridges/yr x EF_cartridge); plastic = bottles_avoided x 0.047 kg/bottle
Assumptions

US average 156 bottles/yr; 500ml PET bottle (EF 0.0925 kg CO2e, 0.047 kg plastic); tap water source; cartridge offset ~0.05-0.10 kg CO2e (MEDIUM confidence); excludes in-use water.

Source

Gleick & Cooley (2009), Environmental Research Letters 4(1):014009; 2025 PET LCA (ScienceDirect S001393512502465X); IBWA/Statista (156 bottles/person/yr).

View at Aquasana →
#21
Clearly Filtered$35–$50

Sport Filtered Bottle

Replaces Single-use PET on the go

15.5 kgCO₂ saved/yr · ~14-17 kg; cartridge offset MEDIUM confidence
7.3 kg plastic/yr156 items/yr avoided
High confidence
How we calculated this
FormulaCO2 saved = (bottles_avoided/yr x 0.0925 kg CO2e) - (filter_cartridges/yr x EF_cartridge); plastic = bottles_avoided x 0.047 kg/bottle
Assumptions

US average 156 bottles/yr; 500ml PET bottle (EF 0.0925 kg CO2e, 0.047 kg plastic); tap water source; cartridge offset ~0.05-0.10 kg CO2e (MEDIUM confidence); excludes in-use water.

Source

Gleick & Cooley (2009), Environmental Research Letters 4(1):014009; 2025 PET LCA (ScienceDirect S001393512502465X); IBWA/Statista (156 bottles/person/yr).

View at Clearly Filtered →
#22
Epic Water Filters$50–$80

Kitchen Faucet Attachment

Replaces Bottled water (kitchen)

15.5 kgCO₂ saved/yr · ~14-17 kg; cartridge offset MEDIUM confidence
7.3 kg plastic/yr156 items/yr avoided
High confidence
How we calculated this
FormulaCO2 saved = (bottles_avoided/yr x 0.0925 kg CO2e) - (filter_cartridges/yr x EF_cartridge); plastic = bottles_avoided x 0.047 kg/bottle
Assumptions

US average 156 bottles/yr; 500ml PET bottle (EF 0.0925 kg CO2e, 0.047 kg plastic); tap water source; cartridge offset ~0.05-0.10 kg CO2e (MEDIUM confidence); excludes in-use water.

Source

Gleick & Cooley (2009), Environmental Research Letters 4(1):014009; 2025 PET LCA (ScienceDirect S001393512502465X); IBWA/Statista (156 bottles/person/yr).

View at Epic Water Filters →
#23
LARQ$45–$65

Bottle Swig Top

Replaces Single-use PET on the go

15.5 kgCO₂ saved/yr · ~14-17 kg; cartridge offset MEDIUM confidence
7.3 kg plastic/yr156 items/yr avoided
High confidence
How we calculated this
FormulaCO2 saved = (bottles_avoided/yr x 0.0925 kg CO2e) - (filter_cartridges/yr x EF_cartridge); plastic = bottles_avoided x 0.047 kg/bottle
Assumptions

US average 156 bottles/yr; 500ml PET bottle (EF 0.0925 kg CO2e, 0.047 kg plastic); tap water source; cartridge offset ~0.05-0.10 kg CO2e (MEDIUM confidence); excludes in-use water.

Source

Gleick & Cooley (2009), Environmental Research Letters 4(1):014009; 2025 PET LCA (ScienceDirect S001393512502465X); IBWA/Statista (156 bottles/person/yr).

View at LARQ →
#24
LifeStraw$20–$35

Travel Filter Straw

Replaces Single-use bottles while travelling

15.5 kgCO₂ saved/yr · travel use; directional
7.3 kg plastic/yr156 items/yr avoided
Medium confidence
How we calculated this
FormulaCO2 saved = (bottles_avoided/yr x 0.0925 kg CO2e) - (filter_cartridges/yr x EF_cartridge); plastic = bottles_avoided x 0.047 kg/bottle
Assumptions

US average 156 bottles/yr; 500ml PET bottle (EF 0.0925 kg CO2e, 0.047 kg plastic); tap water source; cartridge offset ~0.05-0.10 kg CO2e (MEDIUM confidence); excludes in-use water.

Source

Gleick & Cooley (2009), Environmental Research Letters 4(1):014009; 2025 PET LCA (ScienceDirect S001393512502465X); IBWA/Statista (156 bottles/person/yr).

View at LifeStraw →

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