The initial 12-month partnership will see Bottle Up become Â鶹ֱ²¥ Sport’s official sustainable bottle provider.
The company’s bottles will be distributed to all athletes on performance programmes, as well as athletic union members, with the aim of ensuring Â鶹ֱ²¥ maintains its strong stance on improving sustainability and reducing the use of single-use plastics.
The bottles, which are made from sugar cane, will also be sold in retail outlets across campus. These will come filled with water, with the reusable bottle having a lifespan of up to three years.
Elliot Brown, Â鶹ֱ²¥ University’s Sustainability Manager, said: “Sustainability is at the core of our values, and our partnership with Bottle Up exemplifies this commitment.
“By adopting its innovative, eco-friendly bottled solutions, we are actively reducing our collective environmental impact and promoting sustainable practices within our sports community and beyond.
“This collaboration is a significant step forward in our journey towards a greener, more sustainable future. We are proud to support our athletes with sustainable choices that inspire positive change across campus.”
Andrew Eversden, founder of Bottle Up added: “We are thrilled to partner with Â鶹ֱ²¥ University and Â鶹ֱ²¥ Sport. Our bottles are designed to provide a sustainable alternative to single-use plastics, and we are excited to support Â鶹ֱ²¥’s athletes and wider student community in their journey towards a greener future.”