💧 Are you familiar with the "Banco de Agua Solidario"? Since 2016, this initiative, launched by Asociación de Aguas Minerales de España & Cruz Roja Española, has coordinated the rapid donation of bottled natural mineral water in emergencies ranging from wildfires to floods and the Covid-19 pandemic.

🎄Best wishes for the holiday season from all of us at NMWE! And as always… remember to stay hydrated through the celebrations 😉 💧

World leaders have adopted a historic political declaration on NCDs & mental health, highlighting the importance of prevention & healthy daily habits in supporting well-being, as underlined by WHO Adequate #hydration is an essential & simple part of a healthy lifestyle, even during the winter months

#NatureGuardians The Cheires & Caves of Volvic Nature Reserve was established on the Volvic impluvium in 2015. The contribution of 30 hectares of land by the Société des Eaux de Volvic & the League for the Protection of Birds (LPO) Auvergne, which launched the creation, made this reserve possible. ⬇️

How a #DepositReturnSystem works in 5 seconds: 1⃣ Buy your drink 2⃣ Pay the product price + a deposit 3⃣ Enjoy your drink 4⃣ Return the empty container 5⃣ Get your deposit back ⬇️

♻️EPBP has launched an industry consultation on new Design for Circularity (DfC) guidelines for PET bottles, moving beyond Design for Recyclability to embrace multi-loop recycling in line w/ EU ambitions 🗓️Open until 15 February 2026 👥Stakeholders across the PET value chain are invited to participate

💧In the face of #climatechange, how can #Europe build real water resilience? Patricia Fosselard (NMWE) and MEP Esther Herranz García explain the importance of the Water Resilience Strategy. 🗞️Read the interview 👇 theparliamentmagazine.eu/partner/arti...

Project: Europe’s first officially-protected natural area and Modus Vivendi / 1967-ongoing #NatureGuardians 🌍 Spadel first took measures to safeguard its catchment area as early as 1772. By 1889, it became the first officially protected natural area in Europe. ⬇️

On Monday, the first #WaterResilienceForum brought stakeholders together to discuss turning the #WaterResilienceStrategy into action. Key takeaways for NMWE: 💧Cooperation & dialogue are essential; fragmentation is a problem 💧Deliver on existing legislation & strengthen river basin authorities 1/2

Our Head of Sustainability visited Re-turn (Ireland) to see a top-performing #DRS: ♻️ 90%+ returns in <18 months ♻️ Quality recyclate & cleaner communities Success factors: retailers onboard, easy returns, community trust & local context. #CircularEconomy #DepositReturnSystem #Recycling

The European PET Bottle Platform (EPBP)adds the QT-AIT.Circularity to its Circularity Test Protocol It offers a fast,cost-effective method to simulate multiple recycling loops & assess their impact on recyclate quality,strengthening early-stage PET circularity evaluation www.epbp.org/news/20/the-...

💧Even good old Saint Nicolas knows that proper #hydration is necessary to maintain wellbeing during the cold winter months. So don’t forget to drink some water while you are enjoying the holiday festivities! 🙌 Happy St. Nicolas Day to all those celebrating!

#WorldSoilDay How does soil affect the water you drink? More than you might think! Healthy soils act as natural filters, protecting underground water sources. Clean water and fertile soils depend on each other. ⬇️ 1/3

Listen to the conversation about Poland’s mineral water sector and its new Deposit Return System, as well as the industry’s work on sustainability and education. 💧 Dziękujemy, PolKa - Polska Kaucja! 📽️ youtu.be/veEdG9wW7wU

How much water should one drink per day? @efsa.europa.eu 🥦We consume around one-fifth of the water we require through food 👨Adult men should intake an additional 2L/day 👩Whereas adult women should drink another 1.6L/day Staying hydrated is an important factor in one's wellbeing in the winter months❄️

💡 #DidYouKnow that natural mineral waters were first sold in pharmacies? Before becoming a supermarket staple, these waters were prized for their purity and health benefits, and were often prescribed by doctors. From healing springs to everyday hydration, it's been quite a journey! #WaterFacts

💧 When it comes to drinking water, did you know that most European consumers have a preference? Our most recent data has shown that 80,60% of Europeans prefer to stay hydrated with natural mineral water, while 16,26% of consumers prefer spring water. 🔗 naturalmineralwaterseurope.org/statistics/

NMWE recognises the aim of simplifying EU legislation, but we are concerned about calls to weaken the #WFD in the Environmental Omnibus Proposal. Water is a strategic resource, protecting it is non-negotiable. The priority should be to fully and effectively implement the WFD, not reopen it 👇

⁉️ Think you know everything about #water? Think again! Introducing #DidYouKnow, a monthly series from @nmwe-europe.bsky.social that uncovers facts about natural mineral and spring waters. Got a surprising water fact or story? Share it in the comments below. It could be featured in a future post!

🧒👧Happy #WorldChildrensDay! Proper hydration is essential for children's growth, concentration and overall health. According to @efsa.europa.eu, children’s daily water intake varies by age: 💧2–3 years: ~1.3 L/day 💧4–8 years: ~1.6 L/day 💧9–13 years: 1.9–2.1 L/day

♻️NMWE attended in Madrid the Global Experts Conference on the upcoming DRS in Spain. Well-designed DRS are essential for achieving high collection rates, preventing litter and moving closer to a truly circular beverage packaging system. ➡️DRS Playbook: naturalmineralwaterseurope.org/wp-content/u...

#WorldDiabetesDay Good hydration helps maintain both cognitive & physical performance. Under-hydration is linked to negative health outcomes, including type 2 diabetes and kidney stones. Water is the healthiest and most natural way to hydrate. No sugar, no calories, no additives. #Hydration 👇

Building Europe’s water resilience 🗞️ The Parliament Magazine ✍ Patricia Fosselard ✍ MEP Esther Herranz García 🔗 www.theparliamentmagazine.eu/partner/arti...

Have you ever wondered who drinks the most water per capita in Europe? The latest data shows that the top five biggest consumers of natural mineral and spring water in the European Union are: 💧 Italy 💧 Greece 💧 Spain 💧 Germany 💧 Portugal ⬇️

Thank you to everyone who joined us at @europarl.europa.eu for Power Down. Are you ready? We discussed how essential items such as 🕯️, hygiene products,🔋& safe drinking water can make all the difference in a crisis We cannot predict every crisis, but we can be prepared #EUEmergencyKit #AreYouReady

💧Created in 2016 by the Spanish Red Cross and ANEABE (the Spanish Mineral Water Association), the Solidarity Water Bank ensures that safe bottled water reaches people when crises hit. Since then, it has been activated several times, including the donation of 1 million litres after the DANA floods.

#EUCodeOfConduct 🌱Protecting and restoring #biodiversity is essential for the future of natural mineral & spring waters In collaboration with IUCN, NMWE has launched a framework of biodiversity recommendations to help companies & national associations assess & enhance their positive impact on nature

💧NMWE was glad to join #WaterInnovationEurope in Copenhagen. Congrats to Water Europe for a great event! Key takeaways: prevention starts with education, collaboration is key, and protecting water at its source is protecting ourselves. #WaterStewardship #Sustainability

♻️Did you know that Deposit Return Systems have proven their effectiveness across EU Member States, achieving impressive collection rates of around 90% for beverage containers? 🔍Not familiar with the #DRSPlaybook yet? Scan the QR code or click below naturalmineralwaterseurope.org/wp-content/u...

In the context of ongoing EU simplification efforts on food & feed safety, NMWE recalls 3 essentials for preserving nature for people & future generations: 1️⃣ Effective implementation of EU water law 2️⃣ Pollution prevention at source 3️⃣ EPR & polluter-pays principle #Water

In the rural Cuencas Mineras region of Spain (Aragón), the 'Planting Water' project, led by @ecodes.bsky.social (Fundación Ecología y Desarrollo) is pioneering land management techniques that balance forest recovery, fire prevention and water sustainability. #NatureGuardians What's being done ⬇️

Guess this👇 💧How long do you think a drop of water stays underground before it ends up in your bottle? A few days? Weeks? It can take years, even decades! After a long journey through layers of rock and soil, that same drop finally reaches your bottle. 🎥 Discover more about the water cycle 👇

🌍 EU Environment Ministers have received this week an update from the Presidency on the outcomes of the Ramsar COP15 (Wetlands Conference). It marked the adoption of the 5th Strategic Plan for #Wetlands 2025-2034, reinforcing global cooperation for the protection and sustainable use of wetlands. ⬇️

#EUCodeOfConduct Sustainable water management lies at the heart of our sector As part of our renewed commitments to the EU Code of Conduct, NMWE has expanded its focus from factory-level efficiency to a systemic approach to water stewardship. ➡️ transition-pathways.europa.eu/agri-food/re...

Great discussions at Monday's @nmwe-europe.bsky.social ESC meeting We were delighted to welcome A. Ruggiero & W. Surman from FoodDrinkEurope, who shared valuable insights on decarbonisation & the new CSRD reporting tool Together, we are advancing sustainability, decarbonisation & water resilience.

🚶🍂 Learning in the field hits different! Last Friday we visited Spa 🇧🇪 with FoodDrinkEurope to explore sustainable water management with Spadel. 💧🌳From bog restoration to forest care, we saw how nature-based solutions protect water for future generations Thanks to all who made it possible!

💧Behind every bottle of natural mineral or spring water is a local community. This #EURegionsWeek, explore how producers protect nature and support rural jobs across #Europe. 🗺️ Dive into our map: naturalmineralwaterseurope.org/community/

Thank you to everyone who joined us this morning! Thank you to our guest speakers for raising the profile of preparedness on the EU agenda. In times of crisis, mineral and spring waters are more than just products; they are a source of resilience: naturalmineralwaterseurope.org/wp-content/u...

#WorldFoodDay2025 Water is life. It nourishes our bodies, ecosystems & food systems Our members manage water responsibly & efficiently: from reducing use in factories to safeguarding catchment areas & recharging aquifers By protecting water,we protect life naturalmineralwaterseurope.org/environment/

In just 2 days:Emergency Kit Wake-Up Breakfast @europarl.europa.eu 🗣️MEP Ingeborg ter Laak & Boriša Falatar (Cabinet of Commissioner @hadjalahbib.bsky.social) Exploring why Europe needs a shared #EUEmergencyKit 👉 forms.office.com/pages/respon... @edananonwovens.bsky.social @epbabatteries.bsky.social

🚨 We are hiring! Join our team at @nmwe-europe.bsky.social in Brussels. 🌍💧We are looking for a Scientific & Regulatory Affairs Manager with a passion for science, sustainability and EU policy. Apply by 26 Oct 2025 👉 naturalmineralwaterseurope.org/news/we-are-...

🧠 #WorldMentalHealthDay Did you know that your #hydration level affects how your body handles stress? Lower water intake = stronger cortisol (stress) response. 💧Stay hydrated! 🔗Read more: naturalmineralwaterseurope.org/news/new-stu...

🕢👇 07:30: Entrance & registration via P. Luxembourg 08:00 - 08:30: Welcome & breakfast 08:30 - 08:35: MEP Ingeborg ter Laak 08:35 - 08:45: Boriša Falatar, cabinet member of Commissioner @hadjalahbib.bsky.social 08:45 - 09:15: Essential products in emergency situations 09:15 - 09:30: Panel discussion

🗣️New speaker confirmed! Boriša Falatar, member of Commissioner @hadjalahbib.bsky.social’s Cabinet, will join the breakfast. 📌Register here: forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=kxLysGHVsEag3MjOKx-2dVBq-NF-0FlIj3DTtgxaPUNUNk4wUkpOTFkyU1dFWVFGTzdFMzZRUEJXTC4u&route=shorturl #EUEmergencyKit 👇

💧 Mineral water is more than a drink in a bottle — it’s part of health policy, local development and environmental protection. In a talk with PolKa – Polska Kaucja, our Sec. General, Patricia Fosselard, stressed the sector’s role in rural jobs and protecting water sources. 📸 PolKa – Polska Kaucja

❓Want to know everything about setting up efficient #DepositReturnSchemes in Europe? 📘The #DRSPlaybook, commissioned by @nmwe-europe.bsky.social and @unesda.bsky.social from OLHC consultants, is your go-to guide. 👉Discover it here: naturalmineralwaterseurope.org/wp-content/u...

𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝘀𝗼𝗶𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻 & 𝗮𝗯𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 We welcome the agreement on the deal on the Soil Monitoring Law that has been reached this week by @consilium.europa.eu. As we await the final approval on the text, we're thrilled for the 1st-ever EU-wide framework for protecting soils across Europe

🇵🇱 Today, Poland joins the growing list of #EU countries proving that the industry-run #DRS is the most effective way to boost collection rates, cut litter, and keep valuable materials in the circular economy. 📍Curious about the status of DRS across Europe? 👉 naturalmineralwaterseurope.org/drs-map/

💥Storms, floods, conflicts, supply shocks… Emergencies come in many forms. #AreYouReady? Join us on 16 Oct at @europarl.europa.eu with: 🗣️MEP Ingeborg TER LAAK 🗣️Cabinet of Commissioner Lahbib (tbc) 🗣️Co-organising associations 👉 Register: forms.office.com/pages/respon... #EUEmergencyKit

International Day for the Prevention of Food Loss and Waste In 2021, we signed the EU Code of Conduct for Responsible Food Business and Marketing Practices, pledging to do our part to pave the way for healthy, circular, & sustainable European food systems while supporting the EU Green Recovery. 👇