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Manchester Evening News
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Helen Johnson

You can now fill your water bottle at all bars, cafes and restaurants in Manchester Airport free of charge

You will now be able to fill up a water bottle at any bar, cafe and restaurant in Manchester Airport free of charge.

The airport has signed up to a scheme called Refill, a national 'City to Sea' initiative which is backed by United Utilities.

More than 7.7 billion plastic water bottles are bought in the UK every year, and the scheme aims to cut down on single use plastics.

It means passengers can refill their water bottles at any of the 33 outlets across the airport’s three terminals. 

This is in addition to water fountains that are already located in both arrivals and the departure lounges.

Mike Ward, head of retail at Manchester Airport, said: "As the airport gears up for its busiest ever summer we know that many passengers are now travelling through with their own water bottles.

Manchester Airport has signed up to a scheme to help reduce plastics (ucg)

"This scheme will make it even easier for them to fill up and ensure they’re staying hydrated for their flights.”

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Sarah Irving, Refill regional coordinator said: "Rolling out Refill in Manchester Airport is really going to help the campaign for reusables to take off, with many travellers opting to take their own bottles and cups when travelling.

"The aim of the campaign is to normalise using a reusable bottle so the support from such highly populated places like airports is a great way to get more people on board, making it easier to reuse on the go whether at home or abroad.”

It is thought that the Refill Scheme will cut plastic bottle use by tens of millions each year.

To find participating locations, download the Refill app and look out for the stickers in windows.

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