La Vuelta, a benchmark cycling event on the international calendar, reaffirms its commitment to sustainability. And it does so thanks to its collaboration with Aquaservice, a leading company in the distribution of bottled water with dispenser in Spain and Portugal. Thus, for the fourth consecutive year, both organizations will work together in a shared commitment to promote sustainable hydration. This alliance aims to promote the importance of proper hydration and reduce the environmental impact of water consumption.
For several years, La Vuelta has been working on the implementation of measures to achieve a more environmentally responsible model of competition. That is why this collaboration represents a significant step forward by avoiding, in these last four editions, a total of 12 tons of single-use plastic derived from water consumption.
Specifically, this year Aquaservice will distribute more than 75,000 liters to hydrate the 3,000 people. Among athletes, members of the organization and journalists, who will travel throughout the Iberian Peninsula during the three weeks of competition. As well as the more than 19,000 guests and attendees who will be able to refresh themselves comfortably at the 80 hydration points. In this race alone, 2,400 kg of single-use plastic, the equivalent of 150,000 bottles of this type of plastic, will be avoided.
"As a native circular economy company, we strongly believe in the importance of promoting sustainability in sports and in all areas of our society. It is a source of pride for the entire Aquaservice team to see how such a prestigious competition in Spain is making significant progress in the field of sustainability. And it is thanks to the joint work of the two organizations. We have been on this path together for four years now. And we hope there will be many more, making La Vuelta an increasingly circular event that will serve as an example and inspiration for other sporting competitions. “Margarita Baselga, Aquaservice's Marketing and Communications Director, comments.
The 79th edition of La Vuelta, which will start on August 17 in Lisbon. It will finish on September 8 in Madrid. It consists of 21 stages and will cover a total distance of 3,265 kilometers. Cyclists will face a variety of challenges along the route, which includes 8 mountain stages, 5 medium mountain stages or 5 undulating stages (2 of them with a high finish). Among the highlights will be the opening time trial in Lisbon, the demanding climbs in the Cantabrian mountain range and the emblematic finish in Madrid.
“Sustainability in sporting events of this magnitude is crucial. We are proud to be pioneers in this initiative, which not only reduces the environmental impact, but also inspires other competitions to follow in our footsteps,” says Javier Guillén, general manager of La Vuelta.
Aquaservice has been collaborating with La Vuelta since 2021 as part of its 'Sustainable Sport and Culture' program. It seeks to transform events into a more sustainable version by eliminating single-use plastics. This has already happened in other important events such as la Vuelta Femenina, la Copa del Rey o los Premios Goya. Four years ago, La Vuelta became the first Grand Tour on the professional circuit to implement a solution that eliminates single-use plastic waste from water consumption. During that year, the use of this type of plastic was reduced by 95% compared to 2019. In addition, thanks to this system, water waste is also avoided. According to the experience of La Vuelta, since attendees fill their glass according to the need they have.
Aquaservice is a comfortable and sustainable way to drink at home. For your enjoyment, we provide you with a modern water dispenser free of charge, both for our soft drink and mineral water.
This fountain allows you to regulate the freshness, without having to accumulate bottles in the fridge. And, with its red tap, you can drink at room temperature or hot, if you prefer to use it for cooking or preparing an infusion.
In addition, we deliver the bottles to your home every four weeks, so you don’t have to worry about buying them at the supermarket. That way, you don’t have to worry about going to the supermarket to buy them, you’ll see how convenient it is!
Aquaservice is a circular economy system that generates zero waste. The delivery man, when he brings you the full bottles, collects the empty ones and returns them to the springs. There they are sanitized and reused. Each water bottle has a useful life, capable of storing up to 1,000 liters of mineral water or soft drink. And, of course, at the end of their useful life, they are recycled, so by drinking Aquaservice, you do not generate waste.
The origin of Aquaservice is 100% natural mineral water from the five springs spread throughout Spain. There, in the production centers and applying the most advanced technology, we balance the composition of the mineral water, adding electrolytes, to achieve a light and very soft drink to the palate. Thus, the beverage you enjoy at home is called Refreshing Drink based on natural mineral water. If you try it, you will see that it is: Always the same. Always balanced. Always perfect.
To manage your account in the most convenient way possible, you can install the free Aquaservice App. You can always check your delivery date, leave a note to your delivery driver, modify your order, change your plan (if you need more or fewer bottles), add coffee… and everything is just a click away!
