Water boxes: A new way to fundraise by Nicolas Moore

 Water boxes: A new way to fundraise

By Nicolas Moore

The amount of plastic that people use on a day-to-day basis is astounding. Humans are constantly throwing away plastic products that will inevitably accumulate in the Earth’s soil. Recycling these items has been helpful, but it still does not make up for the trash that has already been decomposing in landfills. Water boxes are a great way to start turning this trend around. 

Water boxes are the next big thing for fundraising through media content. Not only are they a new product for advertising fundraisers, but they also offer a better way to recycle and promote conservation efforts. Water boxes are cardboard, biodegradable containers that serve as substitutes for plastic water bottles. They are creating a new approach to distributing water in a cleaner and more resourceful way. 

The benefit of using cardboard instead of plastic correlates with the fact that cardboard contains no bisphenol A (BPA), a product used to create certain plastics. Water boxes are 100% recyclable, therefore, making the use of them environmentally friendly. Water boxes also do not use any volatile organic compounds. Some people are concerned about the possible toxicity of plastic, so why not consider a non-plastic alternative? Cardboard can be a useful mulch in gardens as well. 

The water boxes are produced and packaged in the United States, which helps in creating more job opportunities for Americans. This is a beneficial product for outdoor applications because if a water box is left on the ground, there is less harm adversely contributing to the environment, as opposed to if the same thing occurred with a plastic water bottle. 

Zoos would be a great place for these water boxes to be used. In a place with animals and wildlife around every corner, this would assist in preserving the surrounding nature. They can also be recycled into future water boxes. Zoos tend to try to be as eco-friendly as possible in order to sustain their wildlife and the land in which they house them. Water boxes are a step toward making that a reality.

Furthermore, it is becoming more popular for people to want alternatives to plastic water bottles.  With water boxes, people can consume as much water as they need without feeling guilty about the detrimental environmental aspects of plastic. Water boxes offer new incentives for those who are typically apprehensive about buying plastic water bottles. The water box offers a new medium of collectable items, such as new printed designs or playing cards that could be cut out of the cartons. This could attract the attention of children, which would lead parents to buy their child one of these new waters. Not only would it elevate children’s excitement, but it also would keep them hydrated during a long, hot day at the zoo. 

Another way in which water boxes can be marketable is through the benefits of their proceeds. If there are banners on the concession stands about how water boxes will benefit a program or development of the zoo, people could be more inclined to purchase them. Sharing a common cause with people helps them understand the importance of purchasing water boxes. This way, people are still helping the environment, while also helping out the zoo. That is why the water box fundraising is a perfect fit for zoos. It is a low-risk strategy that has the potential to reap high rewards, benefiting many zoos in the long run. 

Water boxes can change the way that fundraising strategies function, especially at zoos, aquariums, and other outdoor recreation spaces. After years of people littering the earth with plastic, water boxes are offering a better way to reduce the detriments of littering. It is a stronger way to improve conservation efforts and promote environmental preservation. 

Fundraising can be a difficult undertaking, but water boxes make it easy.