Community Involvement is our passion!
Deer Park® Brand Natural Spring Water is proud to be part of the Nestlé Waters North America family of bottled water companies, who believe corporate responsibility is more than just good business – it's a bond we share with the communities in which we live and serve. We strive to be an exemplary corporate citizen, an active member and friend in the more than 100 communities where we have operations. When it comes to being a part of community spirit and during times of emergencies, the words in our Good Neighbor Policy really come to life.
Good Neighbor Policy
What does it mean to be a good neighbor? It means:
- Demonstrating integrity and accountability
- Working collaboratively and sharing our passion for a clean planet
- Supporting community development projects with product and financial donations, employment opportunities and participation in volunteer programs
- Helping in times of need
It means saying what we mean and doing what we say. These are our commitments and you can hold us to them. To us, this is what it means to be a good neighbor.
Deer Park has long been committed to being a good neighbor to the community and to the environment. Much more than words and promises, our actions in aid of the environment, community initiatives, and education all speak for themselves.
Respect, Renew, and Recycle
Groundwater is a renewable resource — one we must protect from contamination or overuse. We respect the rhythm of its natural cycles, taking only what Mother Nature will replenish and taking great care in managing our use of the resources to avoid harm to the environment.
Respecting these principles is not as difficult as it might sound... from reducing packaging, to engaging in ecologically sustainable water use practices, to investing in green buildings, we take environmental stewardship seriously. To learn more visit Nestlé Waters North America.
In an effort to reduce waste and care for our ecology, the Deer Park Water Company division of Nestlé Waters North America Inc. has instituted programs that decrease the amount of raw materials used in our bottling process. For example we've reduced the plastic resin in PET (the most easily recycled type of plastic) bottles by as much as 25%, and decreased the amount of corrugated cartons used in our packaging by 75%.
All of our bottles are recyclable, right down to the labels. Plus, our 3- and 5-gallon containers are returnable and can be washed, sanitized, and re-used up to 100 times over their four-year life-span.
Water use
Nestlé Waters worldwide uses just 0.0009 percent per year of the total estimated freshwater withdrawn around the world. This is a small percentage, considering that consumers are choosing bottled spring water more frequently as their choice for calorie-free, convenient refreshment. Consumers also rely upon bottled water if the public water supply becomes unavailable.
Caring in times of crisis
Nestlé Waters North America plays an active role in supporting organizations like the American Red Cross and sends water and other support to those affected by natural disasters. Learn more now about how Nestlé Waters North America joins forces with American Red Cross, with bottled water for emergency relief during times of crisis.
Being a good neighbor extends to future generations.
Across the country, Deer Park and Nestlé Waters North America are playing a prominent role in teaching today’s students to appreciate and conserve water with Project WET.
Project WET (Water Education for Teachers) is a nonprofit water education program and publisher for educators and young people ages 5-18. The program facilitates and promotes awareness, appreciation, knowledge and stewardship of water resources through classroom-ready teaching aids and the establishment of internationally sponsored Project WET programs.