Involvement is our passion!

Poland Spring® Brand Natural Spring Water is proud to be part of the Nestlé Waters North America family of 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.

Poland Spring 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.

Our commitment to water stewardship is visible in every aspect of our business- from the consumer education and science exhibitions at the Poland Spring Preservation Park to the guiding principles that shape our company.

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.

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

Poland Spring and Nestlé Waters worldwide uses just 0.0009 percent per year of the total estimated freshwater withdrawn around the world.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 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. To learn more about Nestlé Waters’ philanthropic endeavors visit http://www.nestle-watersna.com/Menu/Community/Neighbor/Emergency+Relief.htm.

Helping Kids Be Kids

Poland Spring is proud to sponsor Team Hole in the Wall. This committed group of 200 individuals is running in the ING New York City Marathon to raise funds for a very special cause: Hole in the Wall Camps. In addition, 50 Nestlé Waters North America employees have joined the team in this great effort by participating in the ING New York City Marathon.

The Hole in the Wall Camps is the world's largest family of camps for children with serious illnesses. Children with cancer, sickle cell anemia, HIV/AIDS, and many other life-threatening conditions come to camp to experience the simple joys of childhood.

Every year, more than 16,000 children attend the camps - free of charge - thanks to generous contributions from individuals, corporations, foundations, and organizations.

Want to help? Donate to the runners.

Being a good neighbor extends to future generations.

Across the country, Nestlé Waters North America and its Poland Spring division 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.

Over-Protective and Proud of It

We are devoted to the people of Maine, and to maintaining a clean, sustainable industry here. We actively protect Maine's pristine environment by helping to keep the St. John's River forever wild with a $1M donation to the Nature Conservancy's Last Great Places campaign, and in our operations every day.

Poland Spring continually strives to be a good employer, good neighbor, and good steward of the environment as our way of saying thanks.