Concluded an 'Agreement on the Installation of Water Dispensers for Reusable Bottles and Heatstroke Countermeasures' with Kariya City, Aichi Prefecture
Waterstand Co., Ltd. has signed an agreement with Kariya City, Aichi Prefecture, to install water dispensers in public facilities. This initiative aims to prevent heatstroke and reduce plastic waste by encouraging the use of reusable bottles.
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Waterstand Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture; President & CEO: Hitoshi Honda; hereinafter "the Company"), which operates a rental business for water purifiers, announces that it has concluded an "Agreement on the Installation of Water Dispensers for Reusable Bottles and Heatstroke Countermeasures" with Kariya City, Aichi Prefecture (Mayor: Takeshi Inagaki) on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
■ Overview of the Agreement
This agreement was concluded with the aim of Kariya City and the Company working together to comprehensively promote the installation of water dispensers that can be used with reusable bottles and to implement countermeasures against heatstroke.
By installing water-line connected dispensers for reusable bottles in public facilities in Kariya City, an environment will be created where citizens can properly stay hydrated. This will simultaneously help prevent heatstroke and address global warming by reducing plastic waste such as PET bottles. Through this initiative, we aim to encourage a change in citizens' lifestyles and foster momentum toward solving social issues.
Both parties will cooperate to contribute to maintaining the health of local residents and realizing a sustainable, decarbonized society.
■ Kariya City Website "Regarding the Installation of Water Dispensers for Reusable Bottles"
https://www.city.kariya.lg.jp/kurashi/kenkoiryo/info_kenko/1021921.html
■ About Waterstand
"Waterstand," a water purifier dispenser, is supported by individual households, mainly those raising children, as well as corporations and universities working to achieve the SDGs. It is highly regarded for its convenience in providing delicious drinking water anytime without the need for bottles, and its eco-friendly water supply system that does not require transportation or disposable containers.
・The Company's Initiatives to Reduce Disposable Plastic Bottles
With a mission to reduce 3 billion disposable plastic bottles, the Company is promoting the "Bottle Free Project" with local governments and boards of education nationwide, including Kariya City. Our "Bottle Free Project" utilizes accessible tap water to set up water supply stations with a low environmental impact, thereby promoting the use of reusable bottles.
Through this activity, we aim to achieve both the mitigation of global warming by reducing disposable plastics and suppressing CO2 emissions, and adaptation to climate change through hydration measures against heatstroke and health promotion. We will continue to expand similar initiatives throughout Japan while calling on various organizations and groups to cooperate with this effort.
List of the Company's Initiative Case Studies, Awards, and Subsidy Program Adoptions:
- Saitama City Foundation for Business Creation: Subsidy for New Business/Service Development Utilizing Digital Technology
- Kawasaki SDGs Award 2023: Special Award "Kawasaki City Center for Climate Change Actions Award"
- FY2022 Saitama Environment Award: "Excellence Award"
- Decarbonization Challenge Cup 2022: "Alterna Best Story Award"
- FY2021 "Reduce/Reuse...
■ Overview of the Agreement
This agreement was concluded with the aim of Kariya City and the Company working together to comprehensively promote the installation of water dispensers that can be used with reusable bottles and to implement countermeasures against heatstroke.
By installing water-line connected dispensers for reusable bottles in public facilities in Kariya City, an environment will be created where citizens can properly stay hydrated. This will simultaneously help prevent heatstroke and address global warming by reducing plastic waste such as PET bottles. Through this initiative, we aim to encourage a change in citizens' lifestyles and foster momentum toward solving social issues.
Both parties will cooperate to contribute to maintaining the health of local residents and realizing a sustainable, decarbonized society.
■ Kariya City Website "Regarding the Installation of Water Dispensers for Reusable Bottles"
https://www.city.kariya.lg.jp/kurashi/kenkoiryo/info_kenko/1021921.html
■ About Waterstand
"Waterstand," a water purifier dispenser, is supported by individual households, mainly those raising children, as well as corporations and universities working to achieve the SDGs. It is highly regarded for its convenience in providing delicious drinking water anytime without the need for bottles, and its eco-friendly water supply system that does not require transportation or disposable containers.
・The Company's Initiatives to Reduce Disposable Plastic Bottles
With a mission to reduce 3 billion disposable plastic bottles, the Company is promoting the "Bottle Free Project" with local governments and boards of education nationwide, including Kariya City. Our "Bottle Free Project" utilizes accessible tap water to set up water supply stations with a low environmental impact, thereby promoting the use of reusable bottles.
Through this activity, we aim to achieve both the mitigation of global warming by reducing disposable plastics and suppressing CO2 emissions, and adaptation to climate change through hydration measures against heatstroke and health promotion. We will continue to expand similar initiatives throughout Japan while calling on various organizations and groups to cooperate with this effort.
List of the Company's Initiative Case Studies, Awards, and Subsidy Program Adoptions:
- Saitama City Foundation for Business Creation: Subsidy for New Business/Service Development Utilizing Digital Technology
- Kawasaki SDGs Award 2023: Special Award "Kawasaki City Center for Climate Change Actions Award"
- FY2022 Saitama Environment Award: "Excellence Award"
- Decarbonization Challenge Cup 2022: "Alterna Best Story Award"
- FY2021 "Reduce/Reuse...