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Why Cans

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Why Cans?

Aluminium cans protect taste, travel well, and are recycled at very high rates in the UK — keeping valuable material in the loop.

Criteria
Aluminium
Plastic
Glass
Infinitely recyclableNo loss of quality on repeat cycles
High UK recycling rateWidely collected at kerbside
Energy savings when recycled~95% vs primary aluminium
Lightweight & robustLower transport emissions; shatter-proof
Taste protectionBlocks light & oxygen effectively
Event & outdoor friendlyAllowed where glass is restricted
Circular by design Recycling a can saves ~95% of the energy versus making new aluminium.
Protects pure taste Strong barrier to light and oxygen keeps water clean and neutral.
Made for Cornwall Fits Kernow’s local routes and 100% off-grid production.

How to recycle your can

  1. Empty it. A quick swill helps.
  2. Crush (optional). Saves space in your caddy.
  3. Kerbside recycle. Accepted across the UK — no labels to remove.

Help close the loop: every returned can becomes new metal, again and again.

Reduce Plastic Waste, Increase Appeal

Choosing cans cuts demand for single-use plastics and reduces microplastics in rivers and seas. They also boost real recycling at end of life and match eco-conscious customer preferences. Cans feel modern, responsible, and easy to recycle.
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From Spring to Can

Water has different types of impurity; here is how we keep everything as fresh and natural as possible.

The Kernow Aquifer

Water is brought up fresh from the aquifer every day and placed briefly in our sites holding tank.

Nothing Added

The water then travels just a few metres to our production area and is lightly filtered to ensure a flawless water.

Then Canned

To qualify as a spring water you have to can or bottle on site. We use pure grade aluminium cans, which keep the product fresh and are 100% recyclable.