Indigo Soda allows you to save up to $700 per year with the use of a carbonation machine and refilling your CO2 cylinder at one of our exchange points.
And how much do your bubbles cost you?
Have you ever calculated the monthly budget you allocate to buying cans of sparkling water?
If you're a sparkling water enthusiast, you know how hard it is to do without it (both in everyday life and in cocktails)! So, is there a way to save money, avoid clutter, waste, or pollution while still enjoying it?
We've done the math for you, comparing the cost of buying a machine and using a CO2 cylinder for a year versus buying cans of sparkling water. We're happy to share the results of our calculations with you.
Should I buy cans or a carbonation machine?
What if we told you that even considering the investment of around one hundred euros in a carbonation machine, it remains the most economical (and most ecological) choice for drinking sparkling water! Here's why:
The first month
When you purchase a carbonation system, it includes a pre-filled CO2 cylinder. Therefore, for 60 liters of sparkling water, this represents a cost of approximately $100.00 for the first month.
If you choose to buy the same quantity (60 liters) of canned sparkling water from the popular brand, that represents fourteen cases of cans for a total of $83.86 for the first month.
The second month and following
If you already own your carbonation system, you only need to pay for the refill of your CO2 cylinder. If you choose an Indigo Soda exchange point, this works out to $12.50 per month for 60 liters of sparkling water.
Whereas if you continue to buy cases of cans of the popular brand, your bill will continue to amount to $83.86 per month.
Result: save money with our local sparkling wines!
From the second month onwards, with the refill of your indigo cylinder, you save more than 85% compared to buying cans for the same amount of sparkling water.
Indeed, the cost of the carbonation machine may represent around one hundred euros in the first month, but it is a one-time purchase (and one that is quickly recouped).
In addition, some large retailers offer special deals from time to time. Keep an eye out and wait for the right moment! You can also buy your machine second-hand. As for our exchange points, you'll find one near you!
In addition to saving money…
- Forget about managing mountains of $0.05 deposit cans
Avoid cluttering the garage with bags of empty cans (or worse, the garbage or recycling) or wasting your time with the deposit can return system (one by one).
- Avoid waste.
Since your machine allows you to use resealable sparkling water bottles, don't throw away half-full cans anymore. Seal your sparkling water bottle and save it for later!
- Help reduce your environmental footprint.
In addition to reducing the cost of your shopping cart, you avoid contributing to the production of materials and waste and clogging up sorting centers.
- Always keep sparkling water on hand.
In Quebec, we are privileged to have access to free drinking water. It's simple: just turn on the tap and let your machine do the work!
In summary
Who doesn't want to reduce their average supermarket bill? Especially right now…
With an entry-level machine, families using the appliance normally (60 liters of water/month) should see a return on investment after just two months. This represents an annual savings of approximately $700. This doesn't include all the time wasted managing empty cans, as well as the energy and waste produced.
In short, it makes your life easier (especially if you're a fan of bubbles)!
Daphne Ross
I lead the marketing at Indigo Soda, a Quebec-based company specializing in CO2 cylinders compatible with all sparkling water machines. I contribute to promoting our mission: to offer a local, economical, and ecological alternative to major brands, and to make sparkling water more accessible across Canada.