Boon, a leading IoT-enabled global water-tech startup, is excited to announce its strategic partnership with the renowned Oberoi Hotels to advance sustainable water practices and environmental conservation. The collaboration focuses on providing safe and clean drinking water while eliminating plastic and water wastage through Boon's innovative ZeroMileWater™ technology. The Zero Mile Initiative offers a circular system that purifies and packages drinking water in eco-friendly glass bottles, effectively combating the plastic bottle pollution crisis. This approach enables hotels and establishments to adopt a zero-mile delivery system, reducing harmful fossil fuel emissions from transporting plastic bottled water over long distances.

The partnership sets ambitious targets for environmental conservation, aiming to cut over 1500 kg of carbon emissions. This milestone represents a significant stride toward a greener and more sustainable future.

Dr Vibha Tripathi, MD of Boon, expresses her views on the collaboration, stating, "We, at Boon, are always exploring newer ways to work towards sustainable water management, and our collaboration with Oberoi Hotels is another example of just that. Our revolutionary NetZeroWater™ technology aligns perfectly with Oberoi’s commitment to sustainable tourism and the fight against plastic wastage."

“We truly feel that the new partnership has all the potential in the world to create a ripple effect and inspire other hospitality establishments to follow suit towards sustainability.”

Oberoi Hotels has demonstrated its commitment to sustainable tourism by implementing various eco-friendly measures, such as using cloth bags for newspapers and laundry, utilizing recycled paper for business kits and greeting cards, and employing biodegradable cleaning agents and washing detergents. They also conserve water through rainwater harvesting and a sophisticated Sewage Treatment Plant (STP).

Boon adopts a circular economy approach by using glass water to monitor water quality and delivery in sustainable glass bottles through AI and IoT. This effort significantly reduces plastic wastage from hotel rooms and premises.

Together, Boon and Oberoi Hotels are leading the way in reducing plastic waste and promoting a more sustainable approach to water management in the hospitality industry.