Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) is the University for the Common Good. Our Mission draws on our rich history and founding purpose For the Common Weal as incorporated in our Coat of Arms. Our ambitious Vision is that, by 2030, Glasgow Caledonian University will be recognised as a world-leading university for social innovation.
Water fountains
As part of our waste minimisation efforts, Glasgow Caledonian University has water fountains throughout its campus. The fountains provide free, clean water and help reduce the quantity of discarded single-use water bottles by providing a means for everyone at the University to access water for free and refill their water bottles.
Use the menu below to locate your nearest campus water fountain.
Here are some reasons for using refillable water bottles:
Using the fountains will avoid the need for plastic bottles and will help reduce the amount of waste we produce.
Plastic bottles take up valuable space in our waste and recycling containers. If they aren’t empty, liquids can contaminate the rest of the recycling which costs us more money to dispose of them.
Discarded plastic bottles litter our streets and can be a potential risk to wildlife.
In the UK, bottled water is no safer or healthier than tap water. It’s an easy – and free - way to avoid the environmental problems associated with bottled water.
