Canned Water Is In—Here’s How You Can Get It

In recent years, consumers have become more aware of the environmental impact that our purchases have on the world around us. As landfills reach capacity and garbage bins overflow on the street, choosing a recyclable or reusable product on the shelf has become ever-important. A large contributor to our waste problem are single-use consumer items such as plastic water bottles. Brands and consumers have recognized the importance of changing our habits and the products available to us to be more environmentally conscious. To combat our dependence on plastic water bottles, canned waters (whether in a pop-top can or a screw-top bottle) have become very popular among consumers. As popularity has grown, you may be wondering where you can purchase canned water - we’ll walk through a few great options on places to purchase a planet-friendly option! 

As with most things, one of the easiest ways to purchase canned water is online. In most cases, you can order right on your phone and have the product shipped to you within a few days. Many companies sell canned water directly through their company website and make ordering a very simple process. Go to the website (like responsiblyrain.com), click on the shop tab, select the product and quantity you want to order, and after a few other items like your shipping address and payment info, you’ll have an order in queue for shipment the next day or even the same day in some instances. Some companies even offer free shipping after a certain order volume or they may even offer a “Subscribe & Save” feature for monthly shipments at a lower cost and more value to you as a consumer. Another online ordering option would be placing your order through another retail site such as Amazon. Orders from Amazon might even take less time since your payment and shipping info is already stored in your account! Two or three clicks later, you can have the product shipped directly to you! There are also a variety of brands on websites like Amazon as well as many customer reviews handy to help guide your choice on which canned water option to purchase. 

Consumers seeking more planet-friendly options have also driven retail locations such as grocery stores, corner markets, and others to begin stocking environmentally conscious brands and products on the shelf. Most grocery stores have a dedicated water or beverage aisle, and you’ll start to notice more and more canned water options on the shelves and in the coolers near checkout. Every water aisle will surely stock large quantities of a cheaper plastic option, however the aluminum or canned options should be very close so keep looking! You may also browse the health food sections in some stores to find their healthier and eco-centered brands. Convenience stores with quick grab-and-go options have also begun bringing in canned water options to the shelves and coolers as well. These stores have a much more limited product selection, but many times you’ll notice the canned waters selling faster than plastic since the aluminum packaging gets colder faster, stays colder longer, and is more durable for on-the-go activities! Depending on the market and your hobbies, you could also find yourself in a specialty store such a boating store, camping store, etc and notice they’re stocking canned water options as well. In some instances, when you go boating or camping the only product left in your fridge or cooler in a plastic bottle is water - these stores have taken notice of consumers trending toward plastic-free products and now keep canned water on the shelves for consumers to grab when preparing for a day on the water or at the campground! RAIN’s presence in retail locations has been growing consistently and you can now find RAIN in your local grocery stores such as Kroger, Ralph’s, King Sooper, and Gelsons! Cases are stocked and ready for consumers like you to take one home and put it in the fridge! Some other popular retail locations are West Marine stores and other local specialty stores. There is also a “Find Us” location on RAIN’s website to help you find the closest local retail location! 

Canned water is an ultra-sustainable option that helps combat the plastic problem. Canned water is also a more convenient option, as the bottles are more durable than traditional plastic, get colder faster, and stay colder longer. When you’re on-the-go and need environmentally friendly bottled water, canned water is the best choice! Switching from plastic to a canned, aluminum option may seem like a small choice but it can have a much larger impact - every plastic bottle diverted from a landfill or an ocean counts! Whether purchasing online or in a local retail location, you’re sure to find a canned option available for a take-home purchase at the grocery store or have it delivered directly to your door!