Ape2o

7 million plastic water bottles are sent to landfill every day in the UK alone. Only 7-9% of them actually end up getting recycled. We’re on a mission to change this and bring an end to single use plastic water bottles, one of the biggest sources of pollution in the modern age.

We are a team of industry experts who are passionate about solving this global issue. Our founding team has a wide range of experience across the drinks and water industries, having worked for challenger brands, corporate giants and leading governing bodies. This gives us a unique perspective and approach to solving this problem.

Our water vending machines (we call them “Big Apes”) are the best on the market, they provide the public with access to clean, ultra-filtered water on the go. They provide still or sparkling water which has been through nano-filtration and a ultra-violet treatment to remove everything except the minerals, which provide taste and health benefits.

Our business model is unique in that we partner with landlords and landowners to position our machines in high footfall areas. This helps them to meet their sustainability targets and provides them with a new source of income. Our machines are profitable from day one and are a stylish and functional addition to modern city streets

We are already seeing great success in the pilot installs we have completed to date, partnering with London Zoo, SW Railways, Landsec and Mercato Metropolitano. We are on course for 25 machines installed by the end of 2022 and our machines have already saved 150,000 bottles going to landfill during 2021.

We are a purpose led, ethical business with a clear vision and the potential to make a very positive impact on the world. We expect to gain full B-Corp certification this quarter and we donate 10% of all our revenues to fund marine & freshwater conservation and clean up projects.