Refilled provides a network of smart drink dispensers and QR-enabled reusable bottles, allowing users to refill with filtered tap water and natural flavors while tracking their environmental impact through a companion app. The startup aims to eliminate 100 million single-use plastic bottles by 2030, addressing the global plastic pollution crisis caused by the production of 891 billion plastic bottles annually.
Funding
$2.3M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
The beverage industry's reliance on single-use plastic bottles contributes significantly to global plastic pollution, with billions of bottles produced annually, the majority of which end up in landfills or oceans. Transporting bottled water also incurs substantial carbon emissions.
Solution
Refilled offers a network of smart drink dispensers that provide filtered tap water and natural flavorings, enabling users to refill reusable bottles and reduce plastic waste. The system chills and filters regular tap water, then dispenses it into reusable bottles with optional natural, low-sugar flavorings and boosters like caffeine or vitamins. Users can track their environmental impact, compete on a global leaderboard, and earn rewards through a companion mobile app. By eliminating the need to transport bottled water, Refilled reduces carbon emissions and promotes sustainable hydration practices.
Target Audience
Refilled targets environmentally conscious consumers, corporations seeking to reduce their carbon footprint, and organizations aiming to promote sustainability among their employees or members.
Features
- Smart drink dispensers offering chilled, filtered tap water
- Natural, Australian-made flavorings with low sugar content and no artificial additives
- Optional caffeine, vitamin, and BCAA boosters
- Companion mobile app to track plastic bottle savings and CO2 emission reductions
- Global leaderboard for individuals and organizations to compete in sustainability efforts
- QR-enabled reusable bottles for seamless tracking and refills
- Customizable drink combinations with over 100 flavor options