{"id":15187,"date":"2021-04-22T09:29:11","date_gmt":"2021-04-22T07:29:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/madeblue.org\/why-made-blue\/"},"modified":"2026-03-27T15:57:39","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T14:57:39","slug":"why-made-blue","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/madeblue.org\/en\/why-made-blue\/","title":{"rendered":"about water"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-13928\" alt=\"Waarom is gebrek aan schoon drinkwater een probleem\" src=\"https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/BR9091-2-scaled.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/BR9091-2-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/BR9091-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/BR9091-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/BR9091-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/BR9091-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/BR9091-2-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/BR9091-2-200x133.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-black-background-color has-background-dim-40 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d6144f588211d65aba43fd6a7bfde43b is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer show-for-medium\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-aee70c56fcec56a00c82edc3f8fb344f\">Facts and figures about water<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">Access to clean drinking water has officially been a human right since 2010. That&#8217;s a good thing, because we can&#8217;t live without it. Unfortunately, far too many people still lack access to clean water. Find out why this is the case.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">Want to know more about the cost of water and how much you consume on average? We&#8217;ve got the answers. We&#8217;re also happy to let you in on the secret difference between all the kinds of water available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-primary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"&lt;!--[CDATA[#verder]]--&gt;\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:900\"><strong>Read more<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:80px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer show-for-small-only\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-background-color has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:900\">GO STRAIGHT TO:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns margin-min-top60 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7da1c83a4303c5a688ce6af20f9fa349 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700\"><a href=\"#verder\">Water scarcity<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b4529801a6fb3d0d131242140de8d2ed wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700\"><a href=\"#hoeveel\">How much water<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-eefc02db843b009278a94cee3cd53765 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700\"><a href=\"#kosten\">The cost of water<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5507d2ec446c80a718a68043d79a9e27 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700\"><a href=\"#soorten\">Kinds of water<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-white-color has-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-f074b54d8d884299b6ef91c0df2f1119 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3f9438b36ac292cfc6f330ddaec20d39\">Water is the basis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9eb65da5b002f6b8bbc6fb5d1102202a wp-block-paragraph\">700 million people still do not have access to safe water. They lack the foundation for a healthy life. We can do something about that!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-715254d2a241e5b3590a1cb196ef7a25 wp-block-paragraph\">Our mission: clean drinking water for all. Will you help us achieve our goal?  There&#8217;s more ways to support us than you might think.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-7d812b4c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-secondary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/madeblue.org\/en\/donate\/\">See how you can contribute<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"verder\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Causes and effects of water scarcity<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">What are the effects of water scarcity, and what does the future hold in store for us? How many people still lack access to clean drinking water, or clean and safe toilets?  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"verder\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-11d212e1b44aae7920429ccb5682598f is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-lightgray-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/madeblue.org\/en\/clean-water-update-771-million-people\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/BR9091-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Why is lack of access to clean water problematic?\" class=\"wp-image-13928\" srcset=\"https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/BR9091-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/BR9091-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/BR9091-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/BR9091-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/BR9091-2-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/BR9091-2-200x133.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How many people don&#8217;t have access to clean drinking water?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-835478ba8ac652420ac699f03c53a866 wp-block-paragraph\">Nog altijd hebben 696.000.000 mensen geen toegang tot schoon drinkwater: 1 op de 10 mensen op aarde.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ffb8cd71a21e00436d11a97d5464717b wp-block-paragraph\">Young girls and women frequently spend a large part of their day collecting water. This leaves them little time to attend school or build a career, hindering their futures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8c8c6ded8de2bb5897f6f8fe7d95b896 wp-block-paragraph\">Things are progressing in the right direction, aided by our water projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-aeb8cab41bd610e0de6a6168147cc550 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700\"><a href=\"https:\/\/madeblue.org\/en\/clean-water-update-771-million-people\/\">Discover more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-lightgray-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/madeblue.org\/en\/water-scarcity-a-major-future-problem\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/dan-gold-H0Jp8pX-0zw-unsplash-e1567602783265-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Dry ground\" class=\"wp-image-10829\" srcset=\"https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/dan-gold-H0Jp8pX-0zw-unsplash-e1567602783265-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/dan-gold-H0Jp8pX-0zw-unsplash-e1567602783265-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/dan-gold-H0Jp8pX-0zw-unsplash-e1567602783265-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/dan-gold-H0Jp8pX-0zw-unsplash-e1567602783265-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/dan-gold-H0Jp8pX-0zw-unsplash-e1567602783265.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Water scarcity now and tomorrow<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-694aad941a9bf8f0c49ac57406a28900 wp-block-paragraph\">Women and children are hit hardest by lack of clean water, as they spend a lot of time collecting any water &#8211; often polluted &#8211; they can find. Precious time that could have been spend on work, education or caring for a family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4492ea0c47d2223dcf01f27021ec53b3 wp-block-paragraph\">Water scarcity is only part of the problem. It is estimated that every year about 485,000 people perish due to consuming polluted water and poor sanitation. That&#8217;s over 1300 people per day, children included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-af34023cfb8e6fd63eb7f2ea4ae95433 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700\"><a href=\"https:\/\/madeblue.org\/en\/water-scarcity-a-major-future-problem\/\">Discover more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-lightgray-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/madeblue.org\/en\/23-billion-people-without-a-toilet\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/kids-spelen-toiletten.jpg\" alt=\"kids play toilets\" class=\"wp-image-21772\" srcset=\"https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/kids-spelen-toiletten.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/kids-spelen-toiletten-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/kids-spelen-toiletten-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/kids-spelen-toiletten-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/kids-spelen-toiletten-200x133.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How many people lack access to toilets?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ce043dce9a440c6eb620802091c5c08a wp-block-paragraph\">There are still 2,3 billion people worldwide who do not have access to safe and clean toilets. That&#8217;s one-third (!) of the world&#8217;s population.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-21fbc8467001119e8906ef4bfce4cdf1 wp-block-paragraph\">Children often play in areas polluted with excrement, an environment in which diseases can thrive and spread very quickly. These illnesses mostly affect very young children and can stunt their growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ca6fd77798bb5c3d650fa14dfbe0a6d2 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700\"><a href=\"https:\/\/madeblue.org\/en\/23-billion-people-without-a-toilet\/\">Discover more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"verder\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text aligncenter is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center is-image-fill-element\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/madeblue.org\/en\/mirroring-your-water-footprint\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/MADE-BLUE-Impactreis-Ethiopie-fotograaf-Anne-Harteman-33-landscape-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Kind bij kraan\" class=\"wp-image-18077 size-full\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/MADE-BLUE-Impactreis-Ethiopie-fotograaf-Anne-Harteman-33-landscape-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/MADE-BLUE-Impactreis-Ethiopie-fotograaf-Anne-Harteman-33-landscape-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/MADE-BLUE-Impactreis-Ethiopie-fotograaf-Anne-Harteman-33-landscape-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/MADE-BLUE-Impactreis-Ethiopie-fotograaf-Anne-Harteman-33-landscape-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/MADE-BLUE-Impactreis-Ethiopie-fotograaf-Anne-Harteman-33-landscape.jpg 1267w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"waarom-waterschaarste-een-probleem-is\">Can you compensate your water use?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Offsetting your water consumption or converting your water savings into the same number of litres of clean drinking water. That is only possible at Made Blue Foundation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We call this balancing in stead of offsetting. That is different from offsetting your CO2 emissions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-39697d9b wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-primary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/madeblue.org\/en\/mirroring-your-water-footprint\/\">Read more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"verder\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text aligncenter has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"waarom-waterschaarste-een-probleem-is\">Can I donate a water well?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> &#8220;Can I donate a water well or pump?&#8221; We get this question all the time. Understandable, as this feels like a tangible and direct contribution to clean drinking water in developing countries.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unfortunately, helping to solve this problem is more complicated than you think. A well or pump is not always the best solution for those you&#8217;d like to help. Sometimes filtering river water or collecting rainwater can be a much better option in certain regions or situations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-39697d9b wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-primary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/madeblue.org\/en\/how-can-i-donate-a-water-well\/\">Read more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/madeblue.org\/en\/how-can-i-donate-a-water-well\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/vietnam-update-5-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12111 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/vietnam-update-5-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/vietnam-update-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/vietnam-update-5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/vietnam-update-5-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/vietnam-update-5.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"verder\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-lightgray-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"hoeveel\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">How much water<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">How much water does a person use per day on average? Is this the same for a hotel guest, more, or actually less? And how much water should you drink each day?   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/madeblue.org\/en\/how-much-water-do-you-use-per-day\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"875\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Beste-douchekop.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21690\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Beste-douchekop.jpg 875w, https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Beste-douchekop-300x223.jpg 300w, https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Beste-douchekop-768x571.jpg 768w, https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Beste-douchekop-200x149.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 875px) 100vw, 875px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"filters\">How much water do you use per day?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How much water<\/strong> does a person in the Netherlands use on average per day, what does it cost and how can you be more frugal? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/madeblue.org\/en\/how-much-water-do-you-use-per-day\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Resized_0003_Doubletree-Hilton-Testimonial-Hanger.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28826\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Resized_0003_Doubletree-Hilton-Testimonial-Hanger.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Resized_0003_Doubletree-Hilton-Testimonial-Hanger-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Resized_0003_Doubletree-Hilton-Testimonial-Hanger-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Resized_0003_Doubletree-Hilton-Testimonial-Hanger-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Resized_0003_Doubletree-Hilton-Testimonial-Hanger-200x150.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"filters\">How much water does a hotel guest consume?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Does a person staying at a hotel use more water than at home? We work with a lot of hotels and have been tracking their guests&#8217; water consumption.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/madeblue.org\/en\/hotel-water-use-data-2024\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/madeblue.org\/en\/how-much-water-should-you-drink-per-day\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/De-Pomp-3-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Bottle 700 litres\" class=\"wp-image-19525\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/De-Pomp-3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/De-Pomp-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/De-Pomp-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/De-Pomp-3-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/De-Pomp-3.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How much water should you drink every day?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What is the healthy amount to drink every day? Can you drink too much water? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/madeblue.org\/en\/how-much-water-should-you-drink-per-day\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"kosten\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">The cost of water<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">What does water cost? Why should you pay for tap water in restaurants? And what do you gain from saving water in hotels?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8e295fbca4b5aa2625aaf2320026c0cd is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-lightgray-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/madeblue.org\/en\/why-save-water\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"654\" src=\"https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/christian-dubovan-Y_x747Yshlw-unsplash-1024x654.jpg\" alt=\"The cost of water\" class=\"wp-image-15038\" srcset=\"https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/christian-dubovan-Y_x747Yshlw-unsplash-1024x654.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/christian-dubovan-Y_x747Yshlw-unsplash-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/christian-dubovan-Y_x747Yshlw-unsplash-768x491.jpg 768w, https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/christian-dubovan-Y_x747Yshlw-unsplash-1536x982.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/christian-dubovan-Y_x747Yshlw-unsplash-2048x1309.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/christian-dubovan-Y_x747Yshlw-unsplash-200x128.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">So, what does water cost?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-10337621f197994a02371e6e1d4cf440 wp-block-paragraph\">There&#8217;s plenty to go around, right? Unfortunately, water scarcity is a real issue all over the world. Reducing your water use has more benefits than monetary ones.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-50f8d2ea4cb12ac94f69f2618304d72c wp-block-paragraph\">Water has different price points wherever you go, and those who consume it in high volumes pay less than an average household.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-40411af90fdfb7dadfed44de16618f71 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700\"><a href=\"https:\/\/madeblue.org\/en\/why-save-water\/\">Read all about it here<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-lightgray-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/madeblue.org\/en\/why-pay-for-tap-water\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Betalen-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"payment\" class=\"wp-image-15080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Betalen-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Betalen-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Betalen-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Betalen-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Betalen-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Betalen.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why should you pay for tap water?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-70568afb8b4604d5481a4d7b54c16e52 wp-block-paragraph\">More and more people prefer to drink tap water in restaurants. Dutch tap water is of the highest quality. But are customers prepared to pay for something that freely flows out of a tap?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-72794111a25436f244ff1e37d27acd40 wp-block-paragraph\">We asked the GfK to research the answer to this question by questioning over 47,000 participants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a3286834ca7a591953deff8f6677791a wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700\"><a href=\"https:\/\/madeblue.org\/en\/why-pay-for-tap-water\/\">Check out the results<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-lightgray-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/smiirl-mockup-op-balie-kopie.jpg\" alt=\"Made Blue impact counter on desk\" class=\"wp-image-29830\" srcset=\"https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/smiirl-mockup-op-balie-kopie.jpg 840w, https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/smiirl-mockup-op-balie-kopie-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/smiirl-mockup-op-balie-kopie-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/smiirl-mockup-op-balie-kopie-200x133.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What do hotels gain by reducing water use?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-eca3158b64ba0c6586b0816add272083 wp-block-paragraph\">Water consumption in hotels is a major expense, especially hot water. Saving on this immediately saves money.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c3cf788bd976f1b57489c3be1a7dad39 wp-block-paragraph\">How can hotels save water without compromising guest comfort? And how much can you save?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a730fc9604f41963c1639cae2d0a242d wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700\"><a href=\"https:\/\/madeblue.org\/en\/how-to-save-water-in-hotels\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"soorten\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Kinds of water<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">What is the difference between spring water, mineral water, and tap water? Can you swap water for coffee or tea? Is flavoured water just as good for you as the regular kind? Find out here.   <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text aligncenter has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"waarom-mineraalwater-of-bronwater\">Spring water, mineral water, or tap water?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are more and more types of spring- and mineral water available. Unfortunately, these fancy types of water come with a lot of transport and therefore emissions, and produce a lot of waste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It would be best to stick to tap water instead, but&#8230; what&#8217;s the difference between tap water, spring water and mineral water? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700\"><a href=\"https:\/\/madeblue.org\/en\/what-is-the-difference-between-mineral-water-and-spring-water\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Bruisend-water-in-glas-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11733 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bruisend-water-in-glas-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bruisend-water-in-glas-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bruisend-water-in-glas-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bruisend-water-in-glas-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bruisend-water-in-glas.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer show-for-medium\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text aligncenter is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/DSC0160.jpg\" alt=\"Bottle with fruit\n\" class=\"wp-image-11535 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/DSC0160.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/DSC0160-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/DSC0160-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/DSC0160-200x133.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"waarom-mineraalwater-of-bronwater\">Flavoured water<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dutch people are drinking more and more water. They increasingly prefer to drink flavoured water, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is a healthier alternative to soda, but bottled water has a big impact on the environment. We have listed the data for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700\"><a href=\"https:\/\/madeblue.org\/en\/dutch-drink-more-and-more-water-and-more-often-flavoured\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer show-for-medium\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text aligncenter has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"waarom-water-of-koffie\">What is better: drinking water, or coffee and tea?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is imperative to drink enough every day. But why would you choose water? Isn&#8217;t coffee made with water?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let us tell you about the benefits of water compared to coffee and tea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700\"><a href=\"https:\/\/madeblue.org\/en\/why-water-is-better-for-your-vitality-than-coffee-and-tea\/\">Read here<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koffieenwater-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10817 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koffieenwater-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koffieenwater-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koffieenwater-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koffieenwater-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koffieenwater.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer show-for-medium\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-lightgray-background-color has-background\" id=\"duurzaam\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Sustainable water<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Local water from the tap, a water cooler in the office, the impact of clean water on plastic waste and CO<sub>2<\/sub> emissions. Learn how you can make an impact on sustainability through your water use. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/madeblue.org\/en\/why-is-locally-bottled-water-more-sustainable\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/sfeer-2-model-c-met-sticker.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11631\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/sfeer-2-model-c-met-sticker.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/sfeer-2-model-c-met-sticker-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/sfeer-2-model-c-met-sticker-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/sfeer-2-model-c-met-sticker-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/sfeer-2-model-c-met-sticker-200x133.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Choose local tap water instead of spring water<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Why is local water, tapped via a water cooler, more sustainable than bottled spring- or mineral water?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is mostly due to the emissions and waste produced by the bottled kinds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700\"><a href=\"https:\/\/madeblue.org\/en\/why-is-locally-bottled-water-more-sustainable\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/madeblue.org\/en\/why-a-water-dispenser-at-work-is-not-sustainable\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/watertanks.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15076\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/watertanks.jpg 840w, https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/watertanks-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/watertanks-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/watertanks-200x133.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why a water tank in the office is not sustainable<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A chilled drink of water at the office can be a refreshing moment during the work day. But wouldn&#8217;t it be nice if this was done more sustainably?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Connect a water cooler to your taps and drink filtered, cooled and sparkling water at work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700\"><a href=\"https:\/\/madeblue.org\/en\/why-a-water-dispenser-at-work-is-not-sustainable\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/madeblue.org\/why-the-best-water-for-the-world\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Oslo-opdruk-horeca-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Oslo bottle horeca\" class=\"wp-image-30060\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Oslo-opdruk-horeca-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Oslo-opdruk-horeca-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Oslo-opdruk-horeca-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Oslo-opdruk-horeca-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Oslo-opdruk-horeca-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Oslo-opdruk-horeca-200x133.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The impact of water on plastic waste and CO2 emissions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We at Made Blue like to say we can offer the best water in the world. And we mean it! Because our water helps those that need it most to gain access to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700\"><a href=\"https:\/\/madeblue.org\/en\/why-the-best-water-for-the-world\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-black-background-color has-background-dim-40 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-30550\" alt=\"Smiling black african schoolboy drinking from a tap outside\" src=\"https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/AdobeStock_506064486-klein-gespiegeld.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/AdobeStock_506064486-klein-gespiegeld.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/AdobeStock_506064486-klein-gespiegeld-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/AdobeStock_506064486-klein-gespiegeld-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/AdobeStock_506064486-klein-gespiegeld-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/AdobeStock_506064486-klein-gespiegeld-200x133.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2883ae27ff3135e975df7631e101a9aa\">Contribute to our mission too<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4962b6484ed14208a948d678684b51f4 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">You can do so in more ways than you might think.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n\n<div id=\"statistics-block_924874e6e4ee2ac340c937ddf39e81d4\" class=\"wp-block statistics aligncenter\">\n    <div class=\"blue-white-blocks\">\n        <div class=\"row  small-up-1 medium-up-1 xlarge-up-3 columns-3\">\n                                                <div class=\"column  default\">\n                        <div>\n                                                            <div class=\"icon-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Icoon doneer\" src=\"https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/127-MB-making-impact-FvdT-def.svg\"><\/div>\n                                                        <h4> <span class=\"counter\">Make tangible impact<\/span> <\/h4>\n                            <p><\/p>\n                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/madeblue.org\/en\/donate\/\" title=\"Donate water now\" >Donate water now<\/a>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"column  white-bg\">\n                        <div>\n                                                            <div class=\"icon-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"icon hotels\" src=\"https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/127-MB-hotels-FvdT-def.svg\"><\/div>\n                                                        <h4> <span class=\"counter\">Save water in your hotel<\/span> <\/h4>\n                            <p><\/p>\n                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/madeblue.org\/en\/water-in-hotels\/\" title=\"Calculate your savings right away\" >Calculate your savings right away<\/a>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"column  lightblue-bg\">\n                        <div>\n                                                            <div class=\"icon-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"icon restaurants\" src=\"https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/127-MB-restaurants-FvdT-def.svg\"><\/div>\n                                                        <h4> <span class=\"counter\">Serve local water<\/span> <\/h4>\n                            <p><\/p>\n                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/madeblue.org\/en\/water-in-hospitality\/\" title=\"See what you can save on water\" >See what you can save on water<\/a>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"statistics-block_782fd3c3653fd7eaa77679ef86f65f2c\" class=\"wp-block statistics\">\n    <div class=\"blue-white-blocks\">\n        <div class=\"row  small-up-1 medium-up-1 xlarge-up-3 columns-3\">\n                                                <div class=\"column  lightblue-bg\">\n                        <div>\n                                                            <div class=\"icon-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Kantoren icoon\" src=\"https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/127-MB-kantoren-1.svg\"><\/div>\n                                                        <h4> <span class=\"counter\">Drink water at work<\/span> <\/h4>\n                            <p><\/p>\n                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/madeblue.org\/en\/water-at-work\/\" title=\"Tap chilled and sparkling water\" >Tap chilled and sparkling water<\/a>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"column  black-bg\">\n                        <div>\n                                                            <div class=\"icon-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"icoon bedrijven\" src=\"https:\/\/madeblue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/127-MB-bedrijven-FvdT-SDG6-def.svg\"><\/div>\n                                                        <h4> <span class=\"counter\">Offset your water use<\/span> 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