AYR Water Shines at the Ubud Food Festival 2024: Pioneering Sustainability and Innovation
At the heart of the Bali Culinary scene, the Ubud Food Festival 2024, AYR Water proudly stood as a sustainability partner of the Bali Restaurant Cafe Association (BRCA), setting new standards for eco-conscious practices in the Indonesian culinary world. Held from 31 May to 2 June in the vibrant cultural hub of Ubud, Bali, the festival’s theme, Take it to the Streets, brought together culinary excellence and sustainable innovation – a perfect platform for AYR Water to showcase its impact during the sustainability forum event.
Leading the Conversation on Green Packaging
As a featured panellist at the BRCA Sustainability Forum, themed session There is no away; System Change and looking outside the box to find solutions to prevent Food Packaging Pollution AYR Water’s CEO, Floris Graziosi, captivated the audience with his insights on green packaging and strategies to minimise bottled water waste. Graziosi highlighted how AYR Water’s innovative water purification solutions eliminate the need for single-use bottles, offering practical and scalable alternatives for the food and beverage industry. His message resonated with attendees, while sipping purified water from their water tumblers filled by AYR Water team through out the event, shedding light on how businesses can integrate sustainability without compromising quality or customer experience.
A sustainable premium drinking experience
AYR Water took sustainability to new heights by providing its mobile water purification system throughout the festival. This state-of-the-art setup delivered an uninterrupted supply of Still, Chilled, and Sparkling water directly at the event venue. Festivalgoers and exhibitors were encouraged to bring their own reusable tumblers, enabling endless refills throughout the day. This initiative not only enhanced the guest experience but also aligned perfectly with the festival’s zero-waste ethos.
AYR Water’s innovative approach significantly reduced waste and emissions during the event. Based on an estimated 250 attendees, the positive environmental impact was remarkable:
The Environmental Impact Saving Assessment
| Plastic Waste Avoided | by promoting refill and reuse water bottles | 750 plastic bottles (est) |
| Carbon Emissions Saved | Avoidance of single use bottle production, transportation, and disposal (national or domestic brand for this example) | 25-30 kg of CO₂ emissions. |
| On-demand and on-site purified and bottled water | Approximately 10% | 90% reduction compared to traditional bottled water |
Promoting Zero Waste: AYR Water’s solution exemplified how events can be both environmentally friendly and highly efficient, inspiring participants to adopt similar practices in their own operations.
Plastic Waste Avoided: By replacing single-use plastic bottles with on-demand purified water, approximately 750 plastic bottles were eliminated from waste streams.
Carbon Emissions Saved: The avoidance of bottled water production, transportation, and disposal prevented the release of an estimated 25-30 kg of CO₂ emissions.
Model for Sustainable Banquet Service and Events
The success of AYR Water’s involvement at the Ubud Food Festival was met with widespread acclaim. Attendees praised the convenience and quality of AYR Water’s service, while event organisers lauded its commitment to sustainability. By providing a practical, zero-waste hydration solution, AYR Water demonstrated how its cutting-edge technology supports both environmental stewardship and luxury service.
Inspiring Change
As part of its mission to revolutionise water consumption, AYR Water’s presence at the festival went beyond merely supplying water. It showcased a vision for a greener future, offering tangible solutions to pressing environmental challenges. The initiative not only reduced waste but also encouraged attendees to rethink their reliance on bottled water.
Looking Ahead
AYR Water continues to lead the charge in creating sustainable solutions for the hospitality and events industries. The success at the Ubud Food Festival 2024 underscores the company’s unwavering dedication to innovation, quality, and environmental responsibility.
Stay tuned for more updates on how AYR Water is reshaping the way we think about water and sustainability, one event at a time. For further information on our services or to explore partnership opportunities, get in touch with us today. Together, let’s build a cleaner, greener future – one refill at a time.