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Announcing the first of the new Ecofil, iced water filling stations, Minister Darragh O'Brien, and Cllr Jimmy Guerin. Photo; Johnny Bambury
LIMERICK'S Colbert Railway Station will be one of the first locations under a new agreement to receive an outdoor bottle filling station.
Ecofil, Ireland’s leading provider of sustainable bottle filling solutions, has announced the continued rollout of its Iconic-V Outdoor Bottle Filling Station with the addition of Irish Rail locations nationwide.
The initiative, launched in collaboration with Irish Rail, aims to promote environmental responsibility and reduce single-use plastic among rail passengers.
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Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment and Minister for Transport, Darragh O’Brien TD said, “Providing free, premium filtered water at our train stations is a simple but effective way to encourage more sustainable behaviours.”
Jimmy Guerin, Director of Ecofil said, “This partnership with Irish Rail represents a major step forward in our mission to make sustainable hydration accessible and convenient. Having one of our first units live at Limerick Station demonstrates just how impactful our water filling stations can be.”
This initiative reflects Irish Rail’s ongoing commitment to environmental innovation and complements broader efforts across the transport sector to reduce the environmental footprint of daily travel.
The rollout aligns with government sustainability goals and efforts to reduce plastic waste across the public transport network.
Ecofil designs and manufactures innovative water dispensing solutions that support sustainability goals and reduce environmental impact. As part of the ERG Group, based in Finglas and employing 38 people, Ecofil plays a vital role in helping communities across Ireland eliminate single-use plastics and embrace a greener future.
Four additional stations at Malahide, Drogheda, Bray and Mallow will have the Iconic-V Filling Station installed, significantly expanding access to free and clean drinking water for rail users across the country.
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