Eliminating single-use plastics at Weston Super Half

Our water stations will be at Albert Goodman Weston Super Half which helps the event to eliminate single-use plastic. Come and talk to us about how to save money, water and get a free water saving device.

Eliminating single-use plastics at Weston Super Half

Our team will again be on hand to provide water at this year’s Albert Goodman Weston Super Half, helping the event to eliminate single-use plastic.

We will have water stations at the popular half marathon on Sunday, 24 March, from which runners will be offered environmentally friendly cups along the way. There will also be bottle refill points at the start and finish lines.

It’s believed this will save around 18,000 plastic bottles from being used at this year’s event.

In addition, our team will be giving out water-saving devices in the runner’s village, including two-minute toothbrush timers, and will provide information on how customers can save water and money.

Now in its fifth year, the 13.1-mile Weston Super Half is one of the most unique in Britain’s marathon calendar, featuring a beach section, a nature reserve and a big finish on the town’s Grand Pier.

Rupert Martin, Head of Events at WMP Creative, who organise the Weston Super Half, said: “It’s great to have Bristol Water supporting us again at this year’s Albert Goodman Weston Super Half.

“We share a joint commitment to providing sustainable events, and so having Bristol Water provide us with their water towers and therefore allowing us to eliminate single use plastic bottles across the event is fantastic.”

Liz Alcock, our Community Engagement Manager, said: “We’re pleased to be returning to this year’s half marathon, which is a great event for Weston Super Mare and the local area.

“By having our water towers and teams on hand, we’re helping to meet some of our key social commitments – to provide free public access to drinking water, helping to reduce the use of single use plastics, and to minimise environmental harm.”

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