Water filtration fountains set up across London to reduce disposable plastic bottle usage

So, it’s no secret that the new water fountains that have recently found a home within London have been greeted with a rather negative and unwelcomed response, however the motive for their introduction is extremely respectable; encouraging the cities occupants to re-fill their water bottles in order to reduce the amount of the planet-destroying plastic waste that we are guilty of creating. The intriguing collaboration between cloudandco design studio and Coway has led to this far more considered and appealing alternative to the aforementioned offenders. This minimalistic refill station is constructed from stainless steel and features a sink-less, uninterrupted design. The water that is distributed from the station has been passed through the internal filtration system that removes any nasty bacteria and micro-plastics to provide us with fresh, impurity-free water!

Designers: Cloudandco & Coway

“The Oxford Times states that if 1 out of 10 British people were to refill once a week, about 340 million plastic bottles can be salvaged. However, the main issue is not of awareness, but that of the reliability of drinking fountains. Currently, the public conception is that 77% is concerned with the fountains’ maintenance, as well as the quality of their water supply,” Cloudandco told Yanko Design.

To address this issue, Yeongkyu Yoo of Cloudandco reached out to Coway, a specialist leading in water purification systems. Together, they developed an evolved drinking water system that is not only convenient and affordable, but also informative—the Water (refill) Station.

One Chic Hydration Station

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The latest in Art Lebedev Studio’s line of lux hydration stations, the Fontanus-1 is one part art and one part water fountain! The sculptural solution is designed to replace existing fountains which often muddy the natural beauty of our city parks.

Intuitive and easy to use, a large push button activates various water streams. For tall adults, the top stream completes the circle and offers clean, easy to reach drinking water. A second output in the center is perfectly placed for kids. As an added bonus, there’s also a lower fountain so your pooch can hydrate too!

Designer: Art Lebedev Studio

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Thirst Quenching Sculptures

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Nothing will kill the natural vibe of an outdoor park space quite like an eyesore of drinking fountain. Fontanus is a sculptural solution that won’t, if you even notice it! Almost unrecognizable as a fountain at all, this discrete design is comprised of two pillars that elegantly and playfully interact with water between them.

The fountain’s two drinking sources are located at different heights, making it convenient for both adults and children. The fountain is also equipped with a bottle filling nozzle that can be used as a fountain for pets. Water can be turned on by pushing the big button and is shut off as soon as the button is released, preventing unnecessary waste.

Designer: Art Lebedev Studio

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Thirst Quenching Sculptures

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Nothing will kill the natural vibe of an outdoor park space quite like an eyesore of drinking fountain. Fontanus is a sculptural solution that won’t, if you even notice it! Almost unrecognizable as a fountain at all, this discrete design is comprised of two pillars that elegantly and playfully interact with water between them.

The fountain’s two drinking sources are located at different heights, making it convenient for both adults and children. The fountain is also equipped with a bottle filling nozzle that can be used as a fountain for pets. Water can be turned on by pushing the big button and is shut off as soon as the button is released, preventing unnecessary waste.

Designer: Art Lebedev Studio

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Pawcet Dog Operated Drinking Fountain

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We’ve covered other self-drinking solutions for dogs before but this one is definitely the best designed one yet. Meet the Pawcet, a drinking fountain for dogs. The Pawcet attaches to any standard 5/8″ garden hose. Your dog simply presses the pedal down and up comes a stream of water. You can set it up anywhere your hose will reach.
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It’s fresh water on demand, no human needed. Most dogs should pick up on how to operate it really quickly. Forget about dirty dog bowls. Forget about standing water in your yard. Forget about your dog knocking over it’s water bowl spilling water everywhere. It’s a never-ending stream of puppy hydration, paw controlled.
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A knob near the hose attachment lets you control the flow level to suit your dog’s needs. A low fountain for small dogs, higher spray for big dogs. You and your dog will love it. Made of plastic, the Pawcet measures 9″ L x 9″ W x 1.5″ D.
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Flowering Fountain

The Daffodil Fountain serves as both a sculptural element and refreshing water source in a variety of public spaces. The petal-inspired design functions as a drain for the water, but also creates a way to generate revenue. Made of cost-efficient fiberglass, the petals can be changed regularly to promote local artists or generate income from sponsored advertisers. Aside from having a positive aesthetic impact, the design is a hygienic way to quench your thirst, thanks to its activating foot pedals.

Designer: Jessica Carver

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Motion Sensing Automatic Outdoor Pet Fountain

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Turn your toothbrush into a drinking fountain with the Rinser Toothbrush from Amron. The toothbrush has a special channel cut into that thrusts the water upwards so you can drink. The heads are replaceable too, they just pop right out. While it’s a neat trick there a few little problems with this: it costs $22 per brush and doesn’t come out for 6 months and most dentists recommend that you do not rinse after brushing so that the toothpaste continues to coat and clean your teeth.

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Rinser Toothbrush Turns into a Drinking Fountain