Everything you wanted to know and more about Highland Spring.
The most frequently asked questions are answered here from process and packaging, to protection and pH balance.
Why do we have an Environmental Management System (EMS)?
• We're keen to monitor, and effectively control, our impact on the environment. An EMS helps us to do that.
• It's important we increase the understanding of environmental issues for everyone who works here. We do this using a structured training programme, which is part of our EMS
• It's helps us operate more efficiently as a business – and using the EMS means we can reduce waste and maximise any recycling opportunities.
•Helps us to focus on the requirements of environmental legislation.
What are the benefits of Environmental Management?
As much as possible, we want to do the right thing. We hope that having systems dedicated to improving our environmental management will help dispel any doubts customers may have about purchasing Highland Spring. Furthermore, sound environmental management ensures we address – and, where possible, exceed – the requirements of pertinent legislation. Our focus on the environment is aimed to be of benefit to everyone – consumers, environmental bodies, trade professionals.
Are bottles and packaging made from recycled materials?
Yes. Our glass bottles can be made from up to 95% recycled glass. In 2008, Highland Spring produced 13.2 million bottles containing 25% recycled PET. Other parts of our packaging are made from differing percentages of recycled material.
Are your bottles recyclable?
Yes. Both our plastic (PET) and glass bottles can be recycled where facilities are available. Your local council should hold details of where they can be taken in your area. Glass bottles are recycled to form cullet, which can be used in a number of applications, including foundations for roads or, indeed, in the production of new glass bottles. PET is often made into other plastic products like strapping or film. In some cases it can be used for fibres to form clothes.
How is the catchment area protected?
Highland Spring water comes from a natural underground source far below the Ochil Hills in Perthshire, Scotland, where no farming, agricultural spraying, building or habitation is permitted within the 1,000 hecta catchment area. The land has been maintained on an organic basis for over 20 years; that means it has been kept free from pesticides and pollution since that time.
As a result, Highland Spring was the first British brand of bottled water to receive organic certification from the Soil
How much salt is in Highland Spring?
The Food Standards Agency recommends that no more than 2.4g of sodium is consumed per day.
2.4g (grammes) is equivalent to 2,400mg (milligrammes). Highland Spring contains 9mg of sodium per litre of water. So drinking 2 litres of Highland Spring will provide only 18mg of the recommended daily intake of 2,400mg: a very small proportion. Indeed, at this level, Highland Spring is suitable for individuals requiring a low sodium diet.
What is the pH of Highland Spring
pH is a measure of acidity. Acids have low pH values and alkalis have high pH values. The range is from pH 1 to pH 14, with pH 7 being neutral.
Still Highland Spring is approximately pH 7.8 which is slightly alkaline. As Highland Spring is a natural product, the pH can vary slightly, but the range normally expected would be pH 7.6 to pH 8.0.
How much calcium is in Highland Spring?
Highland Spring is a low-mineral content water, but our calcium level is approximately 40mg per litre. The Food Standards Agency recommended daily intake is 700mg. Drinking 1 litre of Highland Spring will provide over 1/20th of your Recommended Daily Intake.