Dopper
Dopper is an innovative company that is committed to a sustainable future. With high-quality, reusable water bottles and a clear mission to reduce single-use plastic, Dopper inspires people to drink tap water and actively participate in environmental protection initiatives.
Dopper: A Mission for a Sustainable Future
editAbout Dopper
editDopper is a company founded in 2010 by Merijn Everaarts, with the goal of combating pollution from single-use plastic bottles. The first Dopper bottle marked the beginning of a movement that advocates for the use of reusable water bottles and the promotion of tap water.
Key Products and Services
editDopper offers a variety of reusable water bottles, including the Dopper Original, Insulated, Steel, and Glass collections. These bottles are known for their high-quality craftsmanship and sustainable materials. For example, the Dopper Original bottle is made of 70% plant-based materials and 15% recycled plastic waste and is fully recyclable[2][3].
Main Mission and Values
editThe main mission of Dopper is to eliminate bottled water and encourage people to drink tap water. The company is committed to changing the entire system by encouraging people to use their reusable bottles, urging businesses to provide tap water, and advocating with governments to ensure that tap water is safe and accessible to all. Dopper stands for the values of sustainability, social responsibility, and ethical business practices[1][2][5].
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editDopper has set ambitious sustainability goals:
- Cradle to Cradle Certified® Gold: The Dopper Original bottle collection is the first and only reusable bottle collection to receive this certification, meeting the strictest sustainability requirements[2][3].
- CO2 Neutrality and Net Zero: Dopper is a CO2-neutral company and aims for "Net Zero" by 2030 by compensating not only for direct emissions but also for supplier emissions[2].
- Recycling Programs: Dopper has launched a program to recycle old, damaged, or unused bottles to convert them into raw materials for new products[2].
- Digital Product Passports: Since 2024, Dopper has been offering Digital Product Passports that allow tracking the lifecycle of a Dopper product from creation to end of life[2].
Social Responsibility
editDopper is a certified B Corporation and adheres to the amfori BSCI Code of Conduct, ensuring that the team and partners can perform their work safely and fairly. The company has already achieved significant milestones, such as providing clean drinking water to 93,000 people in remote areas of Nepal and educating tens of thousands of children about plastic pollution[2][3].
Dopper is more than just a company – it is a movement that inspires people to actively participate in creating a more sustainable future. With every step towards sustainability, Dopper helps protect our oceans and our planet.