China’s first truly biodegradable bottled water brand – “EcoWater”, made with 100% renewable resources, corn.

1. We are eco-friendly.
We are unconventional.
We are quality.
Tailored to upscale hotels

2. We debut biodegradable
China’s first truly biodegradable bottled water brand –
“EcoWater”, made with 100% renewable resources, corn.
51Bottle, takes initial aim at quality bottled water with
100% biodegradable plastics to keep the planet clean.
A wide range of high-quality bottling products at
competitive prices available.
Key clients include upscale hotel brands such as Hilton,
Four Seasons, InterContinental, Jumeirah and The
Peninsula.
More details, please visit www.51bottle.com.
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3. Differentiated advantages
Green engagement
Unconventional no-label layout
Fantastic bottle design
“EcoWater” or “tailor-made”
High-quality water
No quantity requirement
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4. Green engagement
Much like traditional oil-based plastics, but
with the crucial benefit of being 100%
compostable.
Traditional oil-based bottles, start to leak
toxins to the water after just months.
Manufacturing PLA plastics uses 65% less
energy and produces 68% fewer greenhouse
gas emissions.
PLA switch offers the guests a tangible
environmentally friendly argument, helping
hotels gain publicity and earn media
attention.
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5. Unconventional no-label layout
Traditionally, bottled water always carries a plastic
label to feature its brand.
Making a difference, we just print the design on the
naked bottle, instead of posting a label/sticker.
No-label layout looks much more premium and
gorgeous.
Absolute no label!
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6. Fantastic bottle design
Designed by one top-notched
Canadian designer.
Simple & sexy.
Good design is always a good
day to demonstrate your
brand reputation.
Two sizes available (550ml &
350ml).
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7. “EcoWater” or “tailor-made”
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8. High-quality water
We use quality
natural mineral
water, never
tap water…and
ever.
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9. No quantity requirement
Most tailor-made options require a 1-year or x-year
long-term contract with your hotel.
Minimum quantity often hits an astonishing number.
We can start even with as least as 1,000 cases instead
of a long-term contract.
Start to enjoy flexibility!
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10. Get your brand on-board
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11. FAQ
What is the China’s first compostable bottle? Because it's made from corn, can I eat it?
51Bottle Limited is the first beverage company in China to As a plastic product, it's not recommended that our PLA containers
exclusively use PLA materials to bottle its products. Our water be consumed.
bottles are completely compostable. They are approved and
Is this corn product safe to use with food?
certified as commercially compostable by various organizations.
Initial testing has demonstrated that a 51Bottle water bottles will PLA bottles are approved by the FDA for food and water contact.
degrade within 180 days in a commercial composting situation. A
traditional plastic bottle will never biodegrade. Will our bottles affect the plastic recycling process?
How does our bottle composting process work? Studies have shown that there is no affect on the quality of recycled
product when PLA makes up to 1% of the plastic mix. That's a lot of
It needs high heat, micro-organisms and high moisture levels to bottles! However, we are closely working with relevant departments
break down. It will not degrade as rapidly in a home compost pile. to improve the recycling process.
When exposed to the necessary conditions, our bottles will break
down into water, carbon dioxide and organic material. Petroleum packaging vs. corn packaging
How long does it take for our bottle to disappear? The difference between petroleum-based packaging and corn-based
packaging is like night and day.... Simply stated, our PLA corn
Given the right composting conditions including high heat, humidity packaging is both compostable and recyclable. Initial testing has
and micro-organisms, our bottle will disappear in about 180 days. demonstrated that a PLA bottle made from corn degrades in 120-
180 days in a commercial compost situation. Petroleum based PET
Will the bottle ever decompose on the shelf?
bottles will not compost. Corn packaging provides an annually
In order for our bottle to degrade it must be opened, emptied and renewable, nature-based alternative to traditional non-renewable,
placed under the right conditions. fossil fuel, petroleum-based plastic materials. Moreover, PLA uses
30% to 50% less fossil fuel to produce than petroleum-based plastics.
How is our bottle made?
Because they are made from corn, PLA bottles burn clean and do
As part of its natural photosynthesis process, corn stores carbon not release harmful chemicals into the atmosphere. Everyone wants
from the air in the starchy portions of the plant. Our bottles are to make a difference...now you can.
made by developing a resin that begins with harvesting corn and
breaking down the starches into natural plant sugars. The next step
in this simple, yet patented process includes fermentation,
separation and polymerization to make what is called plastic
polylactide, or PLA.
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12. Contact us
Mr. Sam Huang
(: (86) 21-5187-5081
): (86) 186-0211-0722
*: sam@51bottle.com
:: www.51bottle.com
1: 51Bottle Limited
+: Suite 404, No. 689
Laoshan Road, Pudong New District
Shanghai, China 200122
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