Waiakea
Expert Summary
Volcanic water from Hawaii utilizing sustainable eco-packaging pathways, but penalized for high cargo emissions to reach mainland consumers.
How This Score Was Calculated
The PHI Score for Waiakea (7.3/10) is a composite of four independently weighted pillars evaluated through third-party lab testing, corporate disclosure analysis, and environmental lifecycle assessments.
30%
Recovery & Performance
25%
Eco-Packaging
25%
Microplastic Testing
20%
Corporate Ethics
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Waiakea a good bottled water?
Waiakea is ranked #10 of 50 with a score of 7.3/10, earning it a place in our Tier 1 — Premier Brand category. Volcanic water from Hawaii utilizing sustainable eco-packaging pathways, but penalized for high cargo emissions to reach mainland consumers.
How was Waiakea ranked on BestBottledWater.org?
Waiakea received a PHI Score of 7.3/10 across four weighted criteria: Recovery & Performance Testing (30%), Eco-Packaging Metrics (25%), Microplastic Testing (25%), and Corporate Ethics Audit (20%). This placed it at rank #10 out of 50 brands evaluated in the 2026 annual index.
Is Waiakea environmentally friendly?
Yes. Waiakea earned our Eco-Friendly badge for its sustainable packaging — such as aluminum cans or plant-based cartons. These materials have significantly lower lifetime environmental impact than single-use virgin PET plastic, which has a global recycling rate below 10%.