027: Cheers to the Champagne of Water, Bottled in Eco-Friendly Aluminum with Justin Mahy

Essential Ingredients Podcast

English - March 22, 2022 13:00 - 15 minutes - 12.7 MB - ★★★★★ - 127 ratings
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“Incredibly, 75% of all aluminum ever created is still in use today.” -Justin Mahy

Episode Description:

Water is the elixir of life and these days we’re getting it in bigger and bigger bottles. Unfortunately, these bottles tend to be made of plastic that ends up in our landfills and oceans. It's an issue that's being discussed around the world and rightly so. Fortunately, many organizations are taking steps to help make a difference and one of them is KOPU Water.

KOPU Water’s mission is to provide pure water to the world, while reducing pollution from plastic. KOPU Water is packaged in a recyclable aluminum bottle- an eco-friendly alternative to plastic and glass. Incredibly, 75% of all aluminum ever created is still in use today. The design, which Justin and his co-founder labored over, and the material used, not only provide a luxurious look but also keep the water cool, thus preserving its great taste. KOPU Water is sourced from an artesian spring thousands of feet below the dormant volcanoes of Oregon’s Cascade Mountain Range. KOPU has a pH of 8 and is rich in naturally-occurring silica, aka the “beauty mineral.” Silica helps improve skin elasticity and hair growth as well as building stronger bones and increasing joint flexibility. Currently, KOPU offers two options to choose from: KOPU Spring Water and KOPU Sparkling Water.

Tune in as Justine and her Dine & Design co-host, Bridget Cooper, talk with KOPU Water Co-Founder, Justin Mahy, about the benefits of KOPU Water for our personal health and the health of the environment. The trio discuss sparkling vs. naturally sparkling water. Is there such a thing as “naturally sparkling” water?? They dive into the factors that make KOPU Water so desirable- including the water’s source, its velvety taste, the balance and size of the bubbles, and the impact drinking KOPU has on the planet.

Connect with Justin:

As a serial entrepreneur, Justin Mahy always looks for new business opportunities. His wife, Mindy, loves sparkling water, which is the fastest-growing beverage in the US. However, since bottled water doesn’t hold a good reputation because of its major contribution to pollution and biodiversity issues, Justin and Mindy took one step further as they sought to develop pure and sustainable water. After making their vision a reality- a pure drinking water in an eco-friendly aluminum bottle- Justin and Mindy finally launched KOPU Water in 2015.

Connect with Bridget (Dine & Design Co-Host):

A native from NZ, Bridget Cooper moved to NY when she was 18 to pursue a career in Interior Design. This journey started a life of the International jet set for Cooper, as travel became the source of inspiration and resource for herself and so many of her clients.

Her innate ability to seek out the extraordinary is the foundation for curating layered interiors and unforgettable experiences. This has built her a reputation in the design world as the “one in the know” and “to know”.

Bridget’s interior work ranges from chic high-rise apartments in Chicago and NY to modern farmhouses in Northern California. In recent years, Bridget Cooper has expanded her creative talents working on many commercial projects and events creating unforgettable experiences on both big and small scales. Bridget delights in over-thinking every detail and loves pushing the boundaries to keep things fresh and unexpected.

Currently, Bridget and her husband Rob have moved from SF to Ojai, Ca (a small town north of Los Angeles) where they are building Iverson house.

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