Venice Tap Water X NY City Climate Week | A scalable model for refill culture in high-tourism cities
Join us for an insightful presentation on Venice Tap Water, an innovative project promoting sustainable water consumption in one of the world’s most visited cities. This talk will explore how Venice (Italy), despite having safe, high-quality drinking water, faces a major environmental challenge due to the widespread use of bottled water, with over 90 cubic meters of bottled water per day entering the city. The presentation will introduce the Venice Tap Water initiative, which aims to reduce single-use plastic by encouraging both residents and tourists to use public drinking fountains. Through digital tools, mapping of over 240 fountains, and awareness campaigns, the project builds a culture of refill and responsible water use .
Attendees will learn about:
The environmental impact of bottled water in high-tourism cities
How public infrastructure and communication can change behavior
The project’s tools, including an interactive fountain map with over 1 million views
How this model can be scaled and applied to other cities worldwide
This event is ideal for anyone interested in sustainability, urban innovation, and practical solutions to reduce plastic waste.