United Center Partners to Eliminate Single-Use Plastic Water Bottles

The United Center, Chicago Bulls, and Chicago Blackhawks collaborated with Culligan International to replace single-use plastic water bottles with recyclable aluminum alternatives.

Culligan and United Center partner to eliminate single-use plastic bottles.
Culligan and United Center partner to eliminate single-use plastic bottles.

The United Center, home to the Chicago Bulls and Chicago Blackhawks, has announced a multi-year partnership with Culligan International to eliminate single-use plastic water bottles. As the new Official Water Partner, Culligan will provide aluminum water bottles at all concession points and install premium water fountains, refilling stations, and multi-functional faucets throughout the arena.

Al Hamood, President and Chief Financial and Administrative Officer of Culligan International, emphasized the company's long-standing commitment to providing clean water in Chicago.

“With this new partnership, we are taking water transformation to the next level, delivering high-quality, game-changing drinking water solutions to fans, athletes and artists in our hometown, and inviting all to join us in reducing reliance on plastic,” says Hamood.

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