The Tsitsikamma
Eco-Bottle
We’re proud to offer more than just exceptional spring water — we offer a smarter bottle too. Made from 100% recyclable, BPA-free PET and locally sourced rPET, every Tsitsikamma bottle protects the purity of our water while helping reduce virgin plastic use and support a true circular economy.
And now, we’ve taken it one step further
Our bottles now feature tethered caps, designed to stay attached after opening. This small design tweak makes a big impact:
- Less litter— caps stay with the bottle, not the environment
- Better recycling — no loose parts mean more efficient processing
- More circularity — more material stays in the system helping close the recycling circle
Thoughtfully Designed for Circularity
Sustainability starts with every bottle.
Our bottles are made on-site to cut transport emissions and energy use, with every component carefully designed for real environmental impact.
- 30% locally sourced rPET (from Extrupet)
- 100% recyclable: Bottle, cap, and label
- Tethered caps stay attached to reduce litter
- Clear/light-blue PET only — preferred for bottle-to-bottle recycling
- Easy-peel wraparound labels with minimal glue
- Caps fully compatible with PET recycling streams
- Light weight bottles with ergonomic design
Smart Design. Lighter Impact.
We’ve redesigned our packaging to reduce waste across the board:
- DESIGN
- Smaller Labels
- Light-weighted bottles
- On-site bottle production
- IMPACT
- Easier to remove during recycling
- 22% less plastic used
- Lower transport emissions
A Proud Partner of PETCO
We’ve partnered with PETCO since 2006, helping build one of the world’s most effective extended producer responsibility (EPR) recycling ecosystems. Every bottle we make is designed to return, not to waste.
Recycling That Makes a Real Difference
In 2024, 76% of PET bottles from PETCO members were recycled — diverting 76,000m³ of plastic from landfills and meeting 99% of national EPR targets.
Recycling PET in South Africa creates real impact:
- R70 million invested in the recycling ecosystem
- R470 million paid to small businesses
- Thousands of jobs supported — from collectors to processors
Every Tsitsikamma bottle you recycle helps close the loop — turning yesterday’s packaging into tomorrow’s products. Because at Tsitsikamma, sustainability isn’t a goal — it’s how we operate, from the source to the shelf.
