How to Make Your School More Eco-Friendly This Year

As students return to class this fall, schools are re-evaluating not only what they teach but how they operate. From energy use to lunch programs, sustainability is becoming a priority. And one of the easiest, most impactful changes your school can make? Rethinking bottled water.

It’s time to say goodbye to plastic and hello to RAIN, a natural spring water bottled in infinitely recyclable aluminum, straight from the Appalachian Mountains. It’s better for students, better for the environment, and better for your school’s future.

The Plastic Problem: A Lesson We Can’t Ignore

Plastic bottles might be convenient, but their cost to the planet is staggering.

Over 480 billion plastic bottles are sold globally each year, and less than 30% are collected for recycling.

Of that 30%, only 9% is actually recycled; the rest ends up in landfills, incinerators, or the ocean.

Microplastics are now found in 100% of tested human placentas, lungs, and blood, according to studies from Rutgers and the University of Amsterdam.

Schools that continue to rely on single-use plastic are not only contributing to this crisis, they’re exposing students to it.

RAIN: A Cleaner, Smarter, Safer Choice

RAIN offers a radically better solution for schools looking to reduce waste and improve student health.

Our water is naturally filtered through layers of ancient Appalachian rock for thousands of years, emerging clean, crisp, and mineral-rich. No artificial additives, no reverse osmosis. Just pure spring water with natural electrolytes and a balanced pH of about 6.8.

Bottled in aluminum, not plastic, because aluminum is the most recycled material in the world. In fact:

• 75% of all aluminum ever produced is still in use today

• It can be recycled infinitely without losing quality

• A recycled aluminum bottle can be back on the shelf in 60 days

Our bottles are made to be reused throughout the school day, cutting down on spills, single-use waste, and costs. Students can refill them at hydration stations, use them at lunch, and take them to practice, then recycle them when ready.

The Healthier Hydration Habit

Hydration plays a critical role in brain function, energy, and focus. A studies show that students who drank water during exams scored an average of 5% higher than those who didn’t.

By providing access to clean, natural spring water in a reusable format, schools can help students stay sharp, energized, and healthy, without the sugary drinks or hidden additives found in many other options.

Teaching Sustainability by Living It

When a school chooses RAIN, it’s making more than a beverage decision. It’s sending a clear message to students, teachers, and families: we’re taking action. Sustainability becomes part of your culture, not just a topic in the science lab.

Join the Movement

This school year, let’s move beyond plastic. Let’s give students something better; better for their health, better for the planet, and better for their future.