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
The BRCA Sustainability Forum featured the 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 on-site water purification can reduce reliance on single-use bottles, offering a practical alternative for food-and-beverage operations. His message resonated with attendees, while sipping purified water from their water tumblers filled by AYR Water team throughout the event, shedding light on how businesses can integrate sustainability without compromising quality or customer experience.
A sustainable premium drinking experience
AYR Water provided a mobile water-treatment and dispensing system throughout the festival. The system supplied Still, Chilled and Sparkling water at the venue. Festivalgoers and exhibitors were encouraged to use reusable tumblers, reducing the need for repeated single-use servings and supporting the festival’s waste-reduction objectives.
The refill model reduced the number of single-use servings required during the event. No verified lifecycle assessment was completed for the event, so AYR does not claim a formal emissions-reduction figure. Based on an estimated 250 attendees, the following operational estimate was prepared:
The Environmental Impact Saving Assessment
| Plastic Waste Avoided | by promoting refill and reuse water bottles | Event estimate only; not independently verified |
| Carbon Emissions Saved | Avoidance of single use bottle production, transportation, and disposal (national or domestic brand for this example) | No verified event-specific figure available. |
| 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.
Single-use packaging: Refill tumblers and reusable bottles reduced the need for repeated single-use servings during the event. The exact number avoided was not independently verified.
Supply-chain impact: On-site dispensing reduced reliance on packaged-water deliveries for the event. AYR did not conduct a verified event-specific lifecycle assessment, so no formal CO₂ reduction is claimed.
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, lower-packaging water service, AYR Water demonstrated how on-site dispensing can support both operational sustainability and hospitality 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.
