This Indian hill town ditched plastic bottles, and tourists are loving what replaced them

Ooty is tackling plastic waste with innovative water ATMs, offering refills for a nominal fee. Travelers can now ditch single-use bottles, opting for reusable ones at these convenient machines. This initiative, supported by local self-help groups, aims to reduce landfill burden and promote sustainable tourism in the popular hill station.

Dec 29, 2025 3

This Indian hill town ditched plastic bottles, and tourists are loving what replaced them
Ooty is tackling plastic waste with innovative water ATMs, offering refills for a nominal fee. Travelers can now ditch single-use bottles, opting for reusable ones at these convenient machines. This initiative, supported by local self-help groups, aims to reduce landfill burden and promote sustainable tourism in the popular hill station.
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