Get involved with World Refill Day
On Monday 16th June 2025, we celebrate World Refill Day — a global day of action that goes beyond raising awareness. It is dedicated to inspiring a reuse revolution across the world.
Each time someone refills a bottle instead of throwing away a plastic one, we help reduce the amount of plastic entering our oceans. In fact, 340 million plastic bottles could be saved each year if just 1 in 10 people in the UK refilled once a week.
Join the 5-Day Refill Challenge: Simple swaps to cut single-use waste
FOR Cardiff introduced a pilot reusable cup scheme, which has proven popular – preventing over 11,000 cups from entering landfill. Now, World Refill is inviting others to join a 5-day challenge to help reduce single-use waste, running from Monday 16 June to Friday 20 June.
Take part by making small, sustainable swaps each day – or stick with one that works for you. Whether it’s refilling your coffee cup, reusing containers for takeaways, or shopping packaging-free, every swap makes a difference.
Get involved solo, with your team, your followers, your kids – anyone can take part!
Stay hydrated sustainably this World Refill Day
According to the Hydration Workplace Toolkit, the top three ways to stay hydrated during the day are:
- Keep a reusable water bottle at your desk and refill it regularly throughout the day.
- Set reminders if you often forget to drink. Use a phone timer or link drinking water to everyday activities — such as having a glass with meals, taking water to meetings, or topping up after a break.
- Flavour your water if you’re not keen on the taste of plain water. Try adding sugar-free squash, cucumber, mint, or strawberries. Avoid using citrus fruits too frequently, as their acidity can weaken tooth enamel over time.
A free Refill app is also available to help you find businesses around Cardiff that accept reusables and offer free tap water refills.
Download the full Hydration Workplace Toolkit here.