Revolutionising Workplace Wellness Design

Organisations are grappling with the reality that a substantial percentage of their employees may never return to the office on a full-time basis. Today’s employees’ attitudes are changing, placing greater emphasis on flexibility and relying more on employers to drive a culture of health and wellbeing.

Wellness initiatives are no longer a workplace perk; they are a necessity, offering a way for employers to encourage healthy lifestyle choices and invest in their
employees’ happiness. Considering how important water is to the functioning of the human body, one of the key strategies to improve workplace wellness is hydration.

Dehydration happens when our bodies lose more water than we take in. Although it occurs more frequently during physical activity or illness, employees in the workplace can also experience this simply by forgetting to drink enough fluids.

Promoting sustainability through hydration

In Australia, bottled water is a major contributor to landfills. Only 36% of PET plastic water bottles are recycled, which means that 373 million plastic water bottles end up as waste every year.7 Instant filtered hydration systems provide easy and convenient access to drinking water, enabling employees to reduce their consumption of bottled water products.
In addition to reducing plastic waste, hydration systems contribute to sustainable building ratings such as Green Star, the Well Building Standard and LEED. For example, the WELL Building Standard focuses on eight areas—fitness, comfort, air, water, mind, nourishment, light, and innovation—that are essential to a healthier work environment. Within this framework, the Standard promotes safe and clean water through the implementation of proper filtration techniques and regular testing in order for building occupants to receive optimal quality of water.8
When specifying hydration systems, it is important to consider the environmental, social and economic impact of your chosen products and materials over the whole product life cycle. Some systems incorporate technology to improve their energy efficiency, which may include stand-by power modes, heat-exchange technology and insulation to reduce heat loss.

Billi, your partner in workplace wellness

Proudly Australian made and designed, Billi has been at the forefront of the instant filtered boiling, chilled and sparkling water systems industry for over 30 years. The company’s in-house research and development team works side by side with our highly skilled manufacturing engineers to deliver superior instant filtered water systems locally and around the world.

Today, Billi continues to innovate and keep pace with modern techniques, contemporary interior concepts, and ever-changing lifestyle changes. And importantly, Billi products continue to incorporate improved eco-technology features.

One standout for modern workplaces is the Quadra range of filtered water dispensers. Quadra is Global GreenTag certified, which means the products pass the world’s toughest standards for health, eco performance and safety and contribute credits to a wide range of sustainable building rating tools.

Billi Quadra uses Natural Gas refrigerant (R290), which has no ozone depletion potential (ODP) and a negligible direct global warming potential (GWP). R290 has a GWP of below five, according to the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. In addition, R290 exhibits exceptional thermodynamic characteristics, enhancing heat transfer efficiency and expediting cooling processes. With outstanding heat transfer capabilities, R290-powered systems demand less energy for temperature control, thus diminishing energy usage and reducing utility expenses.

The product comes with a two-year warranty, and it is Watermark certified.

Billi also offers refillable service plan options to ensure continuous drinking water onsite. With periodic plans and plans available for sites with multiple units, Billi offers a bespoke management system for any customer need.

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