Refill Ambassadors

Find Refill Stations & Join the #Refillution! 

Refill stations are expanding all over the world. Bring your durable bottle and a smile, and get yourself a water refill. Save money and reduce single-use plastics now.

HOW CAN I FIND REFILL STATIONS?

Refill stations can be inside bars, restaurants, hotels, shops and in public spaces (water ATM’s or public fountains). Whether you are a citizen or a tourist, look for refill window stickers or use one of the Refill Apps to find the nearest station. We recommend you to use one of the following apps (in our opinion, these apps stand out because of the scope and user-interface):

Are there no refill stations in your area? Enter a bar, restaurant or shop and just ask for a water refill (please check whether the water is save to drink). Or become a refill ambassador yourself!

FIND REFILL STATIONS IN YOUR COUNTRY

Unfortunately, there is not one single database for all refill points worldwide. With Refill Ambassadors, we want to stimulate the #Refillution. Therefore, we analysed different refill organisations/refill apps and made an overview per country.

How does it work? Click on the links below to visit the website of these organisations. Firstly, it helps to find refill points wherever you are. Both in your local neighbourhood or when travelling. Secondly, you can put your own tap on the map. Because the more refill stations, the easier it becomes to refill your bottle. 

• Australia – ChooseTap /  Refill
• Brazil – RefilMe
• Bulgaria – Zero Waste Sofia
• Cambodia – Refill Asia / RefillMyBottle
• Canada – BlueW.org; Tap
• Chile – Refill (Santiago de Chile only)
• Ecuador – Refill
• Europe (public fountains) – Mapy.cz
• France – Refill / EU Touring (Paris only)
• Germany – Refill Deutschland
• Greece –Refill
• Hongkong – Water for Free
• India – BluHop 
• Indonesia – Refill Asia / RefillMyBottle
• Ireland – Refill Ireland
• Italy – Refill Italia / Refill Elba (Elba island only)
• Japan – MyMizu
• Laos – Refill Asia / RefillMyBottle
• Luxemborg –Refill
• Myanmar – RefillMe
• Portugal – Refill
• Switzerland – FILL IT UP
• The Netherlands – Refill / Drinkwaterkaart / Publiek Water / Google Maps (search for  water tap)
• New Zealand – RefillNZ
• Spain – Cleanwave / Refill Aqua
• Thailand – Refill Asia / RefillMyBottle
• U.A.E. – Refill
• U.K. – Refill
• United States – Tap
• Vietnam – Refill Asia / RefillMyBottle
• Worldwide – Closca / mymizu

We are working hard to keep this list up to date. Do you want to know more about the people behind these organisations? Read our “Best Practices” interviews. Are you missing a country? Please let us know.

We dream of a world where refilling is the norm. A world without single-use plastics. A world not addicted to consumption. But we cannot achieve this alone. We need more people to stop buying single-use plastics and other unnecesary products. Together we can change our environment.

BECOME A REFILL AMBASSADOR

• Always carry a reusable bottle with you (your Best Bottle Forever, or BBF). Even better: carry your own reusable cup, food box and cutlery too.
• Look out for places where you can refill your bottle. Use one of the Refill Apps or ask around at your accommodation, in restaurants and bars. Found a spot? Great! Bring your empty bottle and your smile, and start refilling. 
• Spread the word. Inspire others to refill and bring their own bottles, cups and more. Guide people to the nearest refill station. You can even ask businesses to become a refill station. 
• Refuse straws, plastic bags and other stuff you don’t need. Maybe you want to take it a step further and reduce more single-use plastics? Check out some useful plastic free guides.

BECOME A WATER REFILL STATION

• Do you want to establish a water refill station in your hotel, restaurant, bar or shop? And do you have publicly accessible tap (providing safe tap water)? You can change the stream of plastic bottles at its source, starting with a single refill station. You may benefit from increased exposure as a result.
  • Any doubts how to start? We can help you with free advice. Contact us.
  • Why sign up as a refill station? Read the story of eteaket.
• Make sure people know your refill station exists. Add a window sticker, create posters and tell your customers about the refill station.
  • Use the Refill free materials 
  • Print the RefillMyBottle sticker 
• Add your refill station to one or multiple refill apps. We recommend you to use Refill, Closca, mymizu and/or RefillMyBottle. For more details, please read our blog.
• Take the next step: in addition to water bottles, invite customers to bring their own reusable food containers, coffee cups and jars!

We understand concerns regarding refilling / reusing due to the coronavirus. In our opinion, it is possible to take some precautions, while still striving for low/no-waste. Check out these tips.

SUPPORT THE PROJECT

Refill Ambassadors is a non-profit organisation. All help is appreciated! As an individual or organisation, you can support us financially or with in-kind services. For example:

• Make graphics or videos
• Share our updates within your network
• Write a blog

We are happy to discuss possibilities with you. Please get in touch.

JOIN OUR TEAM

Refill Ambassadors is based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. We collaborate with people all over the world. We are looking for all kind of experts or beginners that share our mission, want to have fun, and dare to fail. About us.