*ZeroWater 12 Cup Ready Pour Pitcher Water Filter Jug Review

*I received this product for free but the opinions are my own.

I have recycled for as long as I can remember, but as a recycler I had never really thought about what happened to the items I recycled such as plastic bottles.  I have never liked to drink tap water and have always bought bottled water for the gym and for taking to work, but it's only when you see the damage plastic does to the environment,  especially the ocean and the animals that live there, that you realise just recycling isn't enough.  

I want to make the effort to drink more water, but at the same time I do not want to add to the single use plastic that is out there already.  I was recently offered the chance to try out ZeroWater 12 Cup Ready Pour Pitcher Water Filter Jug* which is a great alternative to bottled water.

It's so easy to use you just remove the lid and screw in the filter, fill the reservoir with cold water and let all the water pass through the filter the first time you use it and then empty out the water (I use it to water plants) and then refill it again and you have great tasting water in minutes without the impurities from the tap.  I hate the taste of tap water which is why I have always bought bottled water, but this tastes as good as bottled water.   I just fill it up each morning and drink it throughout the day and this way I can keep track of how much water I have consumed that day. 

It even comes with a TDS (total dissolved solids) Water Quality Meter so that you can test the quality of your water.  When I tested the water out of the filter it registered as 000.  When I tested my unfiltered water from the tap it registered as 70 which is in the typical range according to ZeroWater and doesn't seem that different, but the taste is so much nicer with the water filtered.  According to the website ZeroWater reduces 99.6% of all total dissolved solids in drinking water, delivering the purest tasting water in minutes.  It removes twice as many solids from tap water as the leading filter brands in the UK. Based on the reading I got from my unfiltered water I should get up to 150 litres before I need to buy a new filter.

One point to note is that this size pitcher is not designed to fit in your fridge, but there are different sizes and the smallest versions which hold 6/7 cups are designed to fit in your fridge.  The 12 cup jug measures 29.5cm (length) x 15cm (width) x 28cm (height) and has a 2.8L capacity. There is also a pull and pour button sprout which you can use to easily fill up reusable bottles.  

ZeroWater Ready Pour Pitchers can be purchased directly from their website here.  They cost between £24.99 for a 6 or 7 cup Pitcher to £49.99 for the 30 cup pitcher (the 12 cup costs £39.99).  The replacement filters come in a range of quantities and cost £19.99 for 1 up to £129.99 for 12.  I must say I do like the fact that they offer a range of sizes for the Pitchers and quantities for the filters so you can purchase the right one depending on the size of your household and how much water you are likely to use.

I will definitely carry on using the ZeroWater Pitcher and I'm no longer going to buy bottled water as I have reusable travel bottles that I am using to take water out of the house with me.

This product gets a big thumbs up from me, it reduces my plastic use, I am drinking more water and it's quick and simple to use.  It will also save me money not purchasing bottled water anymore which is always a positive.  This is a great product for anyone who is wanting to build a more sustainable lifestyle.

Here are a few tips to increase your water intake:

1. Buy a reusable bottle which you can carry around with you. It also stops you having to buy single use plastic bottles of water.
2. Add different flavours to your water such as slices of lemon or lime or cucumber or even mint leaves for a refreshing taste. Frozen fruit works too and helps to keep your drink icy cold.
3. Eating water rich foods like melons or tomatoes also helps increase your water intake.
4. Drink at regular periods so you create a habit of drinking water at regular times and if need be set an alarm to help you remember to do this.
5. Buddy up with a friend to hold yourself accountable and set goals for your water consumption.
6. Remember when its hot to up your water intake to help you stay hydrated. Its hot out there at the moment.

Leigh💜